Network Planning and Wireless Router Functionality Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a wireless router?

  • Modem (correct)
  • Router
  • Switch
  • Access point

    • What does the term 'network' mean in the computer world?

  • A single connected computer
  • A computer program
  • A group of connected computers (correct)
  • A computer peripheral

    • Which of the following is NOT a benefit of networking?

  • Improved communications
  • Reduced cost of peripherals
  • Improved security
  • Increased power consumption (correct)

    • What is the main function of a router?

    <p>Connect multiple networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common networking device?

    <p>Printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?

    <p>LANs are restricted to a geographic location, while WANs cover larger areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hosts connect to a LAN?

    <p>Through a switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of a wireless router?

    <p>Modem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a switch?

    <p>Connect devices within a local network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common networking device?

    <p>Printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for the reliable and error-free transmission of frames between nodes on the same network?

    <p>Data Link Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model manages logical addressing and routing of data packets between different networks?

    <p>Network Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model ensures reliable delivery of data across the network?

    <p>Transport Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model establishes, manages, and terminates connections between applications?

    <p>Session Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model deals with the representation and formatting of data for application layer consumption?

    <p>Presentation Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model provides a user interface for network services and applications?

    <p>Application Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which network architecture is decentralized and lacks centralized management?

    <p>Peer-to-Peer Networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which network architecture is the most common type and provides centralized management and administration?

    <p>Client-Server Networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What device connects multiple LANs together?

    <p>Router</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network connects multiple LANs over a larger geographic area, often spanning cities or countries?

    <p>WAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A wireless router combines a router, switch, and access point into one device.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireless routers are suitable for enterprise use due to their high performance and reliability.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A network refers to two or more connected computers that can share resources like data and applications.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Networking facilitates efficient and seamless communication between devices and users.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Improved security is not a benefit of networking.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A router connects multiple networks and forwards data packets between them.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hosts are client devices that access resources on a network.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two main classifications of networks are Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wireless Area Networks (WANs).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A LAN is usually restricted to spanning a particular geographic location.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hosts connect to a LAN through hubs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Routers are used to connect LANs together?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Layer 3 switches can also connect multiple LANs together?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: WAN stands for Wide Area Network?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: MPLS is a switching mechanism that imposes labels to data and then uses those labels to forward data when the data arrives at the MPLS network?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Peer-to-Peer networks are commonly used due to the lack of centralized management?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Client-Server networks use single sign-on (SSO) in most cases through active directory?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The OSI model consists of seven layers that define different aspects of network functionality?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Data Link layer is responsible for the reliable and error-free transmission of frames between nodes on the same network?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Transport layer ensures reliable delivery of data across the network?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Application layer provides a user interface for network services and applications?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a wireless router?

    <p>The main function of a wireless router is to combine a router, switch, and access point into one device.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main classifications of networks?

    <p>The two main classifications of networks are Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a LAN?

    <p>A LAN is a local area network that is usually restricted to spanning a particular geographic location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of networking?

    <p>Networking facilitates efficient and seamless communication between devices and users, enables collaboration, data sharing, and resource optimization, and is essential for businesses, organizations, and individuals in the modern world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of networks?

    <p>The benefits of networks include improved security, improved communications, more workplace flexibility, reduced cost of peripherals, and centralized administration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a router?

    <p>The main function of a router is to connect multiple networks and forward data packets between them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a switch?

    <p>The main function of a switch is to connect devices within a local network and facilitate communication by directing data packets to their intended destination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hosts and servers in the context of networks?

    <p>Hosts are client devices that access resources on a network (e.g. computers, phones), and servers store resources that hosts need to access (e.g. websites).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?

    <p>A LAN is a local area network that is restricted to a specific geographic location, while a WAN is a wide area network that connects multiple LANs over a larger geographic area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hosts connect to a LAN?

    <p>Hosts connect to a LAN through switches and/or wireless access points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of routers in networking?

    <p>Routers connect multiple networks (LANs) together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Layer 3 switches?

    <p>Layer 3 switches can also connect multiple LANs together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of WANs?

    <p>WANs connect multiple LANs over a larger geographic area, often spanning cities or countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is MPLS?

    <p>MPLS is a switching mechanism that imposes labels (numbers) to data and then uses those labels to forward data when the data arrives at the MPLS network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two network architectures discussed in the text?

    <p>The two network architectures discussed are Peer-to-Peer Networks and Client-Server Networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the Peer-to-Peer network architecture.

    <p>Peer-to-Peer networks are a decentralized network architecture where participants (peers) directly communicate and share resources without a centralized server. They are not commonly used due to the lack of centralized management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the Client-Server network architecture.

    <p>Client-Server networks are the most common type of network. They use single sign-on (SSO) in most cases through active directory and provide centralized management and administration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the OSI model?

    <p>The OSI model provides a framework for understanding network communication. It consists of seven layers that define different aspects of network functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Layer 1 (Physical) of the OSI model?

    <p>Layer 1 deals with the physical aspects of network communication. It transmits raw bits over the network medium using 1s and 0s (Binary).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Layer 2 (Data Link) of the OSI model?

    <p>Layer 2 is responsible for the reliable and error-free transmission of frames between nodes on the same network. It provides flow control, error detection, and data framing. MAC addresses operate at this layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireless routers are consumer devices that combine a router, switch and access point into one device. Not suitable for enterprise due to lower performance and a single point of ______.

    <p>failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the computer world, the term network means two or more connected computers that can share resources like data and applications, office machines, an Internet connection, or some combination ______ these.

    <p>of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Facilitates efficient and seamless communication between devices and users. Enables collaboration, data sharing, and resource optimization. Essential for businesses, organizations, and individuals in the modern ______.

    <p>world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Improved ______.

    <p>Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Improved ______.

    <p>Communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Workplace ______.

    <p>Flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reduced Cost of ______.

    <p>Peripherals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Centralized ______.

    <p>Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A local area network (LAN) is usually restricted to spanning a particular geographic ______.

    <p>location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hosts connect to a LAN ______ hubs.

    <p>through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hosts typically connect by ______ connections through a patch connection at their desk that connects through a patch panel to a port on a switch.

    <p>ethernet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hosts also commonly connect by using ______ (Radio) to an Access point that is connected to a switch.

    <p>Wi-Fi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do we connect LANs together? The answer is ______.

    <p>routers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Layer 3 switches can also connect multiple LANs together. How do we connect LANs together cont.

    <p>routers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A WAN is a network connecting multiple LANs over a larger geographic area, often spanning cities or countries. Examples: Internet, MPLS WAN Internet Example MPLS Branch Offices Corporate Office MPLS Network Logical Connections Between Sites Each router assigns labels to data when the data heads toward the MPLS cloud. MPLS is a switching mechanism that imposes labels (numbers) to data and then uses those labels to forward data when the data arrives at the MPLS network.

    <p>routers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two network architectures we are going to discuss are… – ______ Networks – Client-Server Networks

    <p>Peer-to-Peer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A decentralized network architecture where participants (peers) directly communicate and share resources without a centralized server. Not commonly used due to the lack of centralized management.

    <p>Peer-to-Peer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most common type of network. Uses SSO (single sign-on) in most cases through active directory. Provides centralized management and administration.

    <p>Client-Server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Provides a framework for understanding network communication. Consists of seven layers that define different aspects of network functionality.

    <p>OSI Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Layer 1 – ______ Layer 2 – Data link Layer 3 – Network Layer 4 – Transport Layer 5 – Session Layer 6 – Presentation Layer 7 – Application.

    <p>Physical</p> Signup and view all the answers

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