Data Communications and Networking Basics
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Data Communications and Networking Basics

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What is the term for communication at a distance?

Telecommunication

What does the term 'data' refer to in data communications?

Information presented in an agreed form

Which topology connects four stations in a star pattern?

Star 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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