12 Questions
What is the purpose of Encoding in networking?
Converting the stream of bits into a format recognizable by the next device
What does Goodput measure in networking?
Amount of useful data transmitted minus overhead data
What is latency in networking?
Amount of time for data to travel from one point to another
Why is UTP commonly used in networking?
Each wire in a UTP pair uses opposite polarity
What does Bandwidth measure in networking?
Amount of data that can flow from one place to another in a given time
What does Attenuation in networking refer to?
Weakening of electrical signals as they travel longer distances
What layer is responsible for data encapsulation and media access control?
Data Link layer
Which organization is responsible for defining data link layer protocols?
IEEE
Which WAN topology requires every end system to be connected to every other end system?
Mesh
Which technology uses a point-to-multipoint topology to provide broadband wireless access?
WiMAX (IEEE 802.16)
What type of cabling is now being used in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Long-Haul Networks?
Fiber-optic cabling
Which topology consists of all end systems chained together and terminated on each end?
Bus topology
This quiz covers topics such as Network Interface Card (NIC), Physical Layer Standards, encoding, signaling, bandwidth, and digital bandwidth in networking. Test your knowledge on how devices connect to networks and the functional areas of physical components.
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