Half-Duplex Communication Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of simplex transmission mode?

Data flows in both directions but not at the same time

Data flows in one direction but the sender can respond

Data flows in both directions simultaneously

Data flows in one direction only (correct)

How is information transmitted in a television broadcast, based on the text?

From multiple receivers to the TV transmitter

In both directions simultaneously

From the sender to multiple receivers (correct)

Alternating between sender and receiver

What analogy does the text use to explain half-duplex communication?

A circular traffic system

A two-way street with two lanes

A one-way road where vehicles can pass freely

A one-way road with vehicles traveling both ways (correct)

In half-duplex communication, when can the receiver respond to a message sent by the sender?

Once the sender is done sending the message Signup and view all the answers

How is data flow managed in half duplex communication?

Data flows in one direction at a time Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes half-duplex communication from simplex communication?

Half-duplex allows bidirectional data flow while simplex doesn't Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic discussed in the text?

IP Addressing concepts Signup and view all the answers

In what type of environment could the network illustrated in the text be found?

Home environment or small business environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of looking at IP Addressing concepts in the text?

To discuss recommendations for IP addressing in FTE networks Signup and view all the answers

How are the devices connected in the illustrated network according to the text?

Through an intermediate device Signup and view all the answers

What do home environment and small business environment examples refer to in the text?

Potential environments where the network could be deployed Signup and view all the answers

In a half-duplex communication mode like a walkie-talkie, when can the second person speak?

When the first person is done speaking and releases the button Signup and view all the answers

Which device uses the entire bandwidth of the media during transmission?

Transmitting device Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of full-duplex communication?

Allows simultaneous communication between sender and receiver Signup and view all the answers

Which communication mode is like a two-way road where traffic can flow in both directions at the same time?

Full-duplex Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a device that operates in half-duplex communication mode?

Walkie-talkie Signup and view all the answers

Why is a telephone network considered a full-duplex communication mode?

Both speakers can communicate at the same time Signup and view all the answers

What does TCP Protocol do to ensure message delivery?

Segments traffic into individual packets Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol ensures delivery of messages, TCP or UDP?

TCP Signup and view all the answers

How does TCP handle flow control?

By using window sizes to protect buffer space Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol supports multiplexing based on port numbers?

TCP Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of UDP in terms of connection?

Connectionless Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of ARP in a network?

Convert IP address to MAC address Signup and view all the answers

Why are broadcasts required for the normal functioning of a network?

To allow protocols and applications to function properly Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of segmenting a large LAN into smaller VLANs?

Reduced cost compared to using routers Signup and view all the answers

Why do network administrators have control over each port in a VLAN network environment?

To limit the resources that users can access Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method used to secure a network against unauthorized access?

Encryption Signup and view all the answers

In what way are VLANs advantageous in terms of physical layer transparency?

VLANs are transparent on the physical topology and medium Signup and view all the answers

Why are routers considered costlier than switches for creating a network?

Because switches offer a more cost-effective way to segment VLANs Signup and view all the answers