Networking Protocols and Concepts Quiz

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Match the following networking concepts with their descriptions:

LAN = Limited to small areas Wi-Fi = Based on IEEE 802.11 standards for wireless local area networking Cellular networks = Enable wireless communication over large areas using cells and mobile technologies Guided media vs unguided media = Guided media uses physical cables, while unguided media refers to wireless communication methods

Match the following networking terms with their characteristics:

Store-and-forward communication = Involves temporarily storing data before forwarding it in packet-switching networks Communication delays = Affected by factors like propagation, transmission, and processing delays Packet switching vs circuit switching = The Internet was designed for efficient data transmission, favoring packet switching over circuit switching Routing vs forwarding = Routing determines the path over a network, while forwarding is the process of moving packets along this path

Match the following networking aspects with their measures:

Different communication media = Have varying speeds and performance characteristics Throughput = Measures the rate at which data is successfully transmitted over a network Protocol layers = Organize protocols into a hierarchy, addressing specific aspects of network communication APIs = Allow applications to interact with other software components or tools

Match the following networking concepts with their descriptions:

Packet Switching = Involves breaking down data into packets routed over a network Circuit Switching = Establishes a dedicated channel for the entire communication session Hosts = End-user devices in a network Switches/Routers = Network devices that manage traffic Signup and view all the answers

Match the following networking terms with their definitions:

Protocol = Sets of rules for data formats and procedures enabling devices to communicate effectively across a network Standards = Ensure compatibility and interoperability in networking RFCs = Requests for Comments, play a crucial role in creating internet standards Network Edge = Involves devices that connect to the network, like computers and smartphones Signup and view all the answers

Match the following networking components with their functions:

Network Core = Interconnected routers and pathways that transfer data LAN = Local Area Network, typically involving switches operating within it Routers = Direct traffic between networks Internet Standards = Historically created with the help of RFCs Signup and view all the answers

Match the following routing protocols with their descriptions:

OSPF = Link-state routing protocol efficient for internal network routing RIP = Distance vector routing protocol operating within a single autonomous system BGP = Path vector protocol used for routing between autonomous systems on the Internet EIGRP = Hybrid routing protocol that uses bandwidth and delay as metrics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following addressing types with their respective layers:

MAC Address = Link layer IP Address = Network layer Physical Address = Physical layer Transport Address = Transport layer Signup and view all the answers

Match the following error handling techniques with their definitions:

Error Correction = Fixing errors in data transmission Error Detection = Identifying the presence of errors Parity = Adding a single bit to make the number of bits with a value of '1' even or odd CRC = Using polynomial division to detect changes in raw data Signup and view all the answers

Match the following MAC protocols with their descriptions:

Channel Partitioning = Dividing channels into separate time slots or frequencies Random Access = Devices transmit whenever they have data, potentially leading to collisions Taking Turns = Rotating the right to transmit Token Passing = Passing a token around the network to grant the right to transmit Signup and view all the answers

Match the following access protocols with their characteristics:

Aloha = Early random access protocol without time slot restrictions Slotted Aloha = Early random access protocol with time slot restrictions CSMA = Listens to the medium before transmitting to avoid collisions CSMA/CD = Listens to the medium and detects collisions, then reacts accordingly Signup and view all the answers

Match the following methods for error detection with their features:

Parity = Adds a single bit to make the number of bits with a value of '1' even or odd CRC = Uses polynomial division to detect changes in raw data UDP Checksum = Provides a less rigorous check than CRC for detecting corrupted bits Checksum = Verifies the integrity of transmitted data Signup and view all the answers

Match the following network technologies with their characteristics:

Ethernet = Widely used network technology employing a mix of different access methods Token Ring = Network technology using a token-passing access method FDDI = Fiber-optic network technology with a token-passing access method Wi-Fi = Wireless network technology utilizing CSMA/CA for medium access Signup and view all the answers

Match the following protocol pairs with their functions:

ARP = Translates IP addresses to MAC addresses ICMP = Provides error reporting and diagnostic functions DHCP = Assigns IP addresses and other network configuration to devices DNS = Resolves domain names to IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

Match the following networking concepts with their descriptions:

Time-division multiplexing = Divides communication channel into slots for signal transmission Frequency-division multiplexing = Divides bandwidth into non-overlapping frequency bands UDP Checksum = Simple error detection method for transmitted data State Machines = Visual representations to describe protocol operations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following networking techniques with their characteristics:

Stop-and-Wait = Sends one packet at a time Pipelining = Sends multiple packets before waiting for acknowledgments Go-back-N = Retransmits from failed frame Selective Repeat = Only retransmits erroneous frame Signup and view all the answers

Match the following networking controls with their functions:

Flow Control = Prevents overwhelming the receiver Congestion Control = Avoids overwhelming the network TCP congestion management = Uses Slow Start/AIMD and adjusts congestion window size Network Layer = Involves Routing vs. Forwarding, Service Models, Virtual-circuit vs. Packet Switching, Forwarding Tables, Subnets, and Control vs. Data Plane in Routers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following networking components with their roles:

Switching Fabrics = Guide packets in routers Packet Queuing = Manages packet storage at router ports Time To Live (TTL) = Limits packet lifespan Header Checksum = Verifies IP header integrity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following routing algorithms with their characteristics:

Link-State = A routing algorithm with distinct convergence characteristics Distance-Vector = A different routing algorithm with distinct convergence characteristics Routing algorithms = Include Link-State and Distance-Vector Convergence characteristics = Distinguish Link-State and Distance-Vector Signup and view all the answers

Match the following networking terms with their functions:

Forwarding Tables = Used in the Network Layer for routing decisions Subnets = Partitions a single network into smaller networks Control vs. Data Plane in Routers = Distinguishes between network control and data forwarding Routing vs. Forwarding = Differentiates between the selection of paths and the actual movement of data packets Signup and view all the answers

Match the following transmission methods with their functions:

Time-division multiplexing = Divides communication channel into slots for signal transmission Frequency-division multiplexing = Divides bandwidth into non-overlapping frequency bands Stop-and-Wait = Sends one packet at a time Pipelining = Sends multiple packets before waiting for acknowledgments Signup and view all the answers

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Networking Protocols and Concepts

Time-division multiplexing divides communication channel into slots for signal transmission
Frequency-division multiplexing divides bandwidth into non-overlapping frequency bands
UDP Checksum is a simple error detection method for transmitted data
State Machines are visual representations to describe protocol operations
Stop-and-Wait sends one packet at a time, while Pipelining sends multiple packets before waiting for acknowledgments
Go-back-N retransmits from failed frame, Selective Repeat only retransmits erroneous frame
Flow Control prevents overwhelming the receiver, Congestion Control avoids overwhelming the network
TCP uses Slow Start/AIMD for congestion management and adjusts congestion window size
Network Layer involves Routing vs. Forwarding, Service Models, Virtual-circuit vs. Packet Switching, Forwarding Tables, Subnets, and Control vs. Data Plane in Routers
Switching Fabrics guide packets in routers, Packet Queuing manages packet storage at router ports
Time To Live (TTL) limits packet lifespan, Header Checksum verifies IP header integrity
Link-State and Distance-Vector are different routing algorithms with distinct convergence characteristics