Multiport Device Servers Quiz
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What is the main function of a multiport device server?

  • To allow devices to be shared between terminals and hosts on a network (correct)
  • To perform large file transfers between servers
  • To connect multiple terminals to a single host
  • To convert protocols like TCP/IP to LAT

    • What type of devices can be networked using multiport device servers?

  • Devices with only serial outputs (correct)
  • Devices with only parallel outputs
  • Devices with USB outputs
  • Devices with Ethernet outputs

    • What type of applications can multiport device servers easily handle?

  • Video streaming applications
  • Virtual reality applications
  • Large file transfers
  • Host-to-host inquiry/response applications (correct)

    • Why are multiport device servers considered more economical than acquiring expensive host software and special-purpose converters?

    <p>They have natural translation ability for multiple protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key limitation of server bandwidth in the context of multiport device servers?

    <p>Not adequate for large file transfers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a multiport device server?

    <p>To allow devices to be shared between terminals and hosts on a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connections can be established by a multiport device server?

    <p>Connections between serial ports on different servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of applications can a multiport device server easily handle?

    <p>Host-to-host inquiry/response applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are multiport device servers considered more economical than acquiring expensive host software and special-purpose converters?

    <p>Due to their ability to handle multiple protocols and facilitate data movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of server bandwidth in multiport device servers?

    <p>Inadequate for large file transfers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of devices can be networked using a multiport device server?

    <p>Devices with only serial outputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connections can be established by a multiport device server?

    <p>Connections between serial ports on different servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a multiport device server?

    <p>To share devices between terminals and hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of applications can a multiport device server easily handle?

    <p>Host-to-host inquiry/response applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are multiport device servers considered more economical than acquiring expensive host software and special-purpose converters?

    <p>They can easily handle host-to-host inquiry/response applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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