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Wide Area Networks [WAN] Overview Quiz

Test your knowledge on Wide Area Networks (WAN) with this quiz covering the basic concepts such as the definition of WAN, the difference between LAN and WAN, and the characteristics of WAN networks.

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What is an advantage of Ring Topology?

Equal access for all users

What is a disadvantage of Mesh Topology?

Can get very expensive due to many cables

What is a characteristic of Circuit Switching?

Each connection has its own dedicated channel

Why is Ring Topology difficult to troubleshoot?

<p>Adding/removing computers disrupts the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which topology has the highest fault tolerance?

<p>Mesh Topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Circuit Switching, what happens during the circuit establishment phase?

<p>Dedicated channel is established between endpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Mesh Topology expensive to implement?

<p>Each connection needing its own cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Circuit Switching considered inefficient?

<p>'If no data, capacity wasted' scenario</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if one device fails in a Ring Topology network?

<p>The whole network goes down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging to add or remove computers in a Ring Topology network?

<p>Adding/removing computers disrupts the whole network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Application Layer represents a user interface to the network and helps users run applications.

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

The Physical Layer in the OSI Reference Model is responsible for representing a user interface to the network.

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

The Data Link Layer is responsible for logical addressing.

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

IP addresses are used at the Network Layer, while MAC addresses are used at the Data Link Layer.

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

NIC addresses at the Data Link Layer uniquely identify network devices on the same local network.

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

The Application Layer in the OSI Reference Model represents a user interface to the network and helps users run applications.

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

NIC addresses at the Data Link Layer uniquely identify network devices on different local networks.

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

The Transport Layer in the OSI Reference Model is responsible for logical addressing.

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

IP addresses are used at the Transport Layer, while MAC addresses are used at the Network Layer.

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

The Data Link Layer is responsible for reliable data transfer across different networks.

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

What type of address is used to uniquely identify network devices on the same local network?

<p>MAC address</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the OSI Reference Model is responsible for logical addressing?

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

What is the function of the Data Link Layer in the OSI Reference Model?

<p>MAC addressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following addresses is used at the Network Layer?

<p>IP address</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the MAC address on an Ethernet NIC?

<p>To identify devices on the same local network</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which layer of the OSI Reference Model are IP addresses used?

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

What is the relationship between IP addresses and MAC addresses?

<p>IP addresses are used at the Network Layer, while MAC addresses are used at the Data Link Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is responsible for representing a user interface to the network?

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

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