NSA 131: Introduction to Networks

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What is the primary function of a data communication system?

  • To connect computerized devices
  • To provide services of communications (correct)
  • To provide access to modern technologies
  • To share expensive devices and network resources

What is one of the benefits of computer networks?

  • Sharing of inexpensive devices
  • Limited access to information
  • Easy access and sharing of information (correct)
  • Reducing the cost of network resources

What can be shared in a computer network?

  • Internal network interface cards
  • Expensive devices and network resources (correct)
  • Software with multi-user licenses
  • Software with single-user licenses

What is an example of modern technology used in computer networks?

<p>IP telephony (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a NIC?

<p>To directly access the network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of devices can be classified as end devices?

<p>Where a message originates from or where it is received (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to connect computers and network devices?

<p>Shared channels (transmission media) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a wired transmission media?

<p>Metallic wires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a switch in a network?

<p>It provides address-intelligence forwarding based on H/W address. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of a LAN?

<p>To allow users to share files and services. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a router?

<p>To make routing decisions based on IP addresses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a WAN?

<p>A group of computers connected in a large geographical area such as a country. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a LAN and a MAN?

<p>The geographical area covered. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network connects two LANs?

<p>A WAN. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a classification of networks based on the geographical area covered?

<p>Covered area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the NSA 131 course?

<p>Understanding the basic concepts of data networks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a router?

<p>It inspects the destination IP address. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total assessment score is allocated to the final exam?

<p>40 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy for attending lectures?

<p>You are not allowed to attend the lecture after 5 minutes of its start (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the lecture?

<p>To gain knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the first chapter of the course?

<p>Introduction to Computer Networks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the assignment and participation tasks?

<p>To assess the student's understanding of the course material (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the first exam scheduled to take place?

<p>Week 05 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many types of assessment tasks are mentioned in the course?

<p>5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dependent on the type and number of equipment being used and cost?

<p>Network topology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of diagrams illustrate the physical location of intermediary devices and cable installation?

<p>Physical topology diagrams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of topologies are easy to install, very scalable, and easy to troubleshoot?

<p>Star and Extended Star topologies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of packet-switching in terms of line efficiency?

<p>Single node to node link can be shared by many packets over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of buffering data in packet-switching?

<p>To equalize the data transmission rates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of topology has all end systems chained together and terminated on each end?

<p>Bus topology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of topology has each end system connected to its respective neighbors to form a ring?

<p>Ring topology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of medium is required for data transmission?

<p>Either cable or wireless medium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a central cable in Bus Topology?

<p>Backbone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of cable used in data networks?

<p>Twisted pair cable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of transmission is illustrated in the Bus LAN Example?

<p>Frame Transmission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of fiber optic cables?

<p>Uses pulses of light (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many types of network topologies are mentioned in the text?

<p>5 (including Hybrid) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the type of cable chosen for a network?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of nodes in packet-switching?

<p>To buffer data if required (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of wireless transmission media?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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