16 Questions
What is the primary function of a NIC (Network Interface Card)?
Physically connect host devices to the network media
What is the unique code used to identify each NIC?
Media Access Control (MAC) address
What is the primary function of a repeater in a network?
Regenerate analog or digital signals that are distorted by transmission loss due to attenuation
What is the primary function of a hub in a network?
Concentrate on connections and allow the network to see hosts as a single unit
What is the primary function of a switch in a network?
Determine if data should remain on a LAN and transfer data only to the connection that needs it
Which type of VPN allows external partners or customers to access a company's network?
Extranet VPN
What is one of the disadvantages of VPNs mentioned in the text?
Lack of standards
Which layer of the OSI model does a VPN operate at?
Layer 3 packet – IP Tunneling
What is needed to create and manage tunnels in a VPN topology?
Security Device such as firewall
What is the primary purpose of tunneling in a VPN?
To hide the routing and switching infrastructure of the Internet
What was the major technological advancement in the 1963-present period for computer generations?
Integration of transistors and integrated circuits
Who is known as the father of the computer?
Planner of the analytical engine
What was a common technological component in the 1st and 2nd generation computers?
Unreliable vacuum tubes
Which component was commonly used in the 1st and 2nd generation computers?
Unreliable vacuum tubes
What technological advancement contributed to the smaller and faster 3rd and 4th generation computers?
Integrated circuits
Which individual is associated with planning the analytical engine in the 1800s?
Charles Babbage
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