G51SYS: Networks and Architecture Quiz

A hub connects multiple devices in a network and transmits data packets to all connected devices.

A bridge reduces collision domains by connecting multiple networks and filtering traffic, allowing only relevant data to pass through.

A switch intelligently forwards data to specific devices based on their MAC addresses, reducing unnecessary data transmission.

<p>A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) segments a physical network into multiple logical networks to enhance security and minimize broadcast traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A NIC connects a computer to a network, providing the necessary hardware interface for communication and includes a unique MAC address.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bridge α updates its database to indicate that station A is in the direction of LAN Y and retransmits the frame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bridges can connect networks in different geographical locations requiring a telecommunication link, while repeaters cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hub interconnects incoming data onto all outgoing connections without examining the contents of the frame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managed hubs possess processing power and can be controlled remotely, whereas unmanaged hubs have little or no intelligence and cannot be managed remotely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Switches interconnect multiple workstations like a hub but can filter out frames for network segmentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Each bridge updates its database to indicate that station A is in the direction of LAN Y, preventing them from forwarding frames addressed to A.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wireless bridges provide limited-distance remote connections, facilitating communication without physical cables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bridges can cause multiple copies of frames to be sent to a destination, which can lead to inefficiencies if not managed properly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bridge connects and filters traffic between different network segments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A store-and-forward switch waits to receive the entire frame before forwarding, while a cut-through switch forwards the frame as soon as the destination address is received.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bridge cannot determine the most efficient path for data and lacks advanced traffic management functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A switch handles frames using hardware and can manage multiple frames simultaneously, unlike a bridge, which processes one frame at a time via software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>FDDI provides a high-speed, reliable data transmission medium using fiber optics, which enhances network performance and reduces collision domains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shannon's theorem predicts the maximum data rate achievable over a noisy communication channel given its bandwidth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A managed hub allows for network management features and monitoring, while an unmanaged hub operates without any configuration and is more basic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A repeater amplifies and regenerates signals to extend the range of a network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A repeater amplifies electrical signals to extend the distance they can travel in a LAN.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bridges enhance LAN performance by dividing the network into segments and not forwarding erroneous frames.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A transparent bridge requires no initial programming and learns the locations of devices automatically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The repeater recreates the signals including the collision signal, affecting all segments it connects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A source-routing bridge forwards packets based on the complete route contained in the packet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bridges are preferred because they do not forward erroneous frames, enhancing overall network reliability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The transparent bridge discards the packet if the destination address matches the incoming segment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bridges can be classified as transparent or source-routing based on their operation mechanism.</p> Signup and view all the answers