8 Questions
What are the five components that make up a data communications system?
Message, sender, receiver, medium, and protocol
What are the three ways in which data can flow between two devices?
Simplex, half-duplex, or full-duplex
In a point-to-point connection, how many devices are connected by a dedicated link?
Two and only two devices
What does topology refer to in the context of a network?
Physical or logical arrangement of a network
What is a network?
A set of communication devices connected by media links
What is the key function of a protocol in data communication?
Defining the set of rules governing data communication
Where does a wide area network (WAN) typically span?
States, countries, or the whole world
What best describes the Internet?
A network of networks
Test your knowledge of data communications with this quiz! Explore the components of a data communications system and various forms of data transmission. Challenge yourself with questions about messages, senders, receivers, transmission mediums, and protocols.
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