Networking Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does LAN stand for?

Logical Area Network

Long Area Network

Local Area Network (correct)

Large Area Network

A protocol is a set of rules established for users to exchange what?

Software

Information (correct)

Hardware

Data

What is meant by topology in networking?

Architecture of a network

What type of topology is configured in a logical ring?

Token-ring Topology Signup and view all the answers

What is Token Passing?

A technique where an electrical token circulates around a network. Signup and view all the answers

What does IEEE stand for?

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Signup and view all the answers

What does deterministic access provide?

Access at fixed time intervals Signup and view all the answers

What is a Token-ring Hub?

A hub that manages the passing of the token in a token-ring network. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bus Topology?

The computers share the media (coaxial cable) for data transmission. Signup and view all the answers

What type of cable is ThinNet?

A type of coaxial cable used to connect LANs configured with a bus topology. Signup and view all the answers

What is Star Topology known for?

The most common networking topology in today's LANs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Hub in networking?

Broadcasts the data it receives to all devices connected to its ports. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Multiport Repeater also known as?

Hub Signup and view all the answers

What does 'broadcast' mean in networking?

Transmission of data by a hub to all devices connected to its ports. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Switch do in a network?

Forwards a frame it receives directly out the port associated with its destination address. Signup and view all the answers

What are Ports in networking?

The physical input/output interfaces to the networking hardware. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Mesh Topology?

All networking devices are directly connected to each other. Signup and view all the answers

What does CSMA/CD stand for?

Carrier sense multiple access with collision detection. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Packet in networking?

Provides grouping of the information for transmission. Signup and view all the answers

What is a NIC?

Network Interface Card. Signup and view all the answers

What is a MAC address?

A unique 6-byte address assigned by the vendor of the network interface card. Signup and view all the answers

What does OUI stand for and what does it identify?

Organizationally Unique Identifier; identifies the manufacturer of the network hardware. Signup and view all the answers

What are other names for the MAC address?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the command 'ipconfig/all' do?

Enables the MAC address information to be displayed from the command prompt. Signup and view all the answers

What does IANA stand for?

Internet Assigned Numbers Authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is an IP address?

A unique 32-bit address that identifies a device on the network. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Network Number in terms of an IP address?

The portion of the IP address that defines which network the IP packet is originating from or being delivered to. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Host Number?

The portion of the IP address that defines the location of the networking device. Signup and view all the answers

What is the same as the Host Number?

Host Address. Signup and view all the answers

What is an ISP?

Internet Service Provider. Signup and view all the answers

What are Private Addresses?

IP addresses set aside for use in private intranets. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Intranet?

An internal network that provides file and resource sharing but is not accessed from the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

What does IP Internetwork refer to?

A network that uses IP addressing for identifying devices connected to the network. Signup and view all the answers

What is TCP/IP?

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Wired Network?

Uses cables and connectors to establish the network connection. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Wireless Network?

Uses radio signals to establish the network connection. Signup and view all the answers

What organization tests and certifies wireless equipment for compliance?

Wi-Fi Alliance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Networking Concepts

LAN: Stands for Local Area Network; used to share resources among users in a small geographic area.
Protocol: A set of rules for data exchange among network users to facilitate communication.
Topology: Refers to the arrangement or architecture of a network.

Network Topologies

Token-ring Topology: Configured in a logical ring; works with the token passing protocol.
Token Passing: A method where an electrical token circulates, allowing users to access the network when they possess the token.
Bus Topology: Nodes connect to a single communication line (usually coaxial cable) for data transmission.
ThinNet: A type of coaxial cable utilized in LANs with a bus topology.
Star Topology: The prevalent structure in current LANs where all devices connect to a central switch or hub.
Mesh Topology: All devices are interconnected, ensuring multiple pathways for data.

Networking Devices

Hub: Broadcasts incoming data to all connected devices; acts as a central point for connections.
Multiport Repeater: Another term for a hub; amplifies signals for broader reach.
Switch: Directly forwards data frames to specific destination addresses based on MAC addresses.

Data Transmission Concepts

Broadcast: The hub's method of sending data to all connected devices.
Packet: A structured unit of data designed for transmission over a network.

Network Interface

NIC: Network Interface Card; hardware component that connects a computer to the network.
MAC Address: A unique 6-byte identifier assigned by the NIC manufacturer, crucial for device recognition.
OUI: Organizationally Unique Identifier; the first three bytes of a MAC address indicating the manufacturer.

IP Addressing

IANA: Agency responsible for assigning IP addresses to networks.
IP Address: A unique 32-bit address that differentiates devices on the same network and identifies their network.
Network Number: Segment of the IP address designating the originating or target network.
Host Number: Part of the IP address indicating the specific device on the network.

Networking Types

Private Addresses: Reserved IP addresses for use within private networks.
Intranet: A private internal network providing file and resource sharing, inaccessible via the Internet.
IP Internetwork: A network employing IP addressing for device identification.
TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, the primary protocol suite for networking, including the Internet.
Wired Network: Establishes connections using physical cables and connectors.
Wireless Network: Employs radio signals for network communication.
Wi-Fi: A certification group that assures wireless equipment compliance with the 802.11x standards.

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Test your knowledge of key terms from Networking Chapter 1. These flashcards cover essential concepts such as LAN, protocols, and various network topologies. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of networking basics.