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?

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

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

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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?

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