Data Communications and Networking Basics
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What is the term for communication at a distance?

  • Data flow
  • Network
  • Data communication
  • Telecommunication (correct)
  • What does the term 'data' refer to in data communications?

  • Network connections
  • Communication links
  • Information presented in an agreed form (correct)
  • Hardware devices
  • Which topology connects four stations in a star pattern?

  • Star topology (correct)
  • Fully connected mesh topology
  • Ring topology
  • Bus topology
  • What is the set of devices connected by communication links referred to as?

    <p>Network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connections include point-to-point and multipoint?

    <p>Types of connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In data communications, which term refers to the exchange of data between two devices via some form of transmission medium?

    <p>Data flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a network set of devices connected by communication links, where a node can be a computer, printer, or any other device capable of sending and/or receiving data generated by other nodes on the network?

    <p>Fully connected mesh topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of topology connects six stations in a circular pattern?

    <p>Star topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication system has brought a wealth of information to our fingertips and organized it for our use?

    <p>The Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data communications connection includes communication between two devices in both directions at the same time?

    <p>Full-duplex connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data flow allows communication between two devices in both directions at the same time?

    <p>Full-duplex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category of topology connects five devices in a fully connected pattern?

    <p>Mesh topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connection involves communication between multiple devices and a central hub?

    <p>Multipoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a network topology that connects three stations in a linear pattern?

    <p>Bus topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In data communications, what refers to the set of devices connected by communication links, where a node can be a computer, printer, or any other device capable of sending and/or receiving data generated by other nodes on the network?

    <p>Network</p> Signup and view all the answers

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