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What is the purpose of a modem in a computer network?
What is the purpose of a modem in a computer network?
- To operate at 1000 Mbps
- To transmit analog data
- To modulate carrier waves (correct)
- To provide wireless connectivity
Which network type uses dedicated coaxial cable and operates at 10 Mbps?
Which network type uses dedicated coaxial cable and operates at 10 Mbps?
- Personal Area Network (PAN)
- Local Area Network (LAN) (correct)
- Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
What transmission rate is typically provided by Fast Ethernet?
What transmission rate is typically provided by Fast Ethernet?
- 1 Gbps (correct)
- 1000 Kbps
- 1000 Mbps
- 5-50 Mbps
Which technology sends digital signals on different frequencies than voice over phone lines?
Which technology sends digital signals on different frequencies than voice over phone lines?
In a computer network, what does the term 'bandwidth' refer to?
In a computer network, what does the term 'bandwidth' refer to?
What is the significance of Ethernet's introduction in the 1970s?
What is the significance of Ethernet's introduction in the 1970s?
In a bus topology Ethernet LAN, what is the role of a repeater?
In a bus topology Ethernet LAN, what is the role of a repeater?
Which topology involves devices taking turns using the line for communication?
Which topology involves devices taking turns using the line for communication?
What type of WAN connection involves dedicated point-to-point lines between computers located at great distances?
What type of WAN connection involves dedicated point-to-point lines between computers located at great distances?
Routing of packets in a network is determined dynamically based on which of the following?
Routing of packets in a network is determined dynamically based on which of the following?
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) exist at various levels, including local, regional, national, and international. Which level is known as a tier-1 network?
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) exist at various levels, including local, regional, national, and international. Which level is known as a tier-1 network?
Ethernet LAN with switch in a bus topology includes a wiring closet. What is primarily housed in this wiring closet?
Ethernet LAN with switch in a bus topology includes a wiring closet. What is primarily housed in this wiring closet?
Wireless wide area network (WWAN) involves computers transmitting wirelessly to a remote base station. Which technology may be used for WWAN connections involving antennas on towers miles apart?
Wireless wide area network (WWAN) involves computers transmitting wirelessly to a remote base station. Which technology may be used for WWAN connections involving antennas on towers miles apart?
Star topology in networking involves sending all messages to a central node. What is the primary function of this central node?
Star topology in networking involves sending all messages to a central node. What is the primary function of this central node?
Local area networks (LANs) have computers, printers, and servers in close proximity. Which term describes the way these devices are connected within a LAN?
Local area networks (LANs) have computers, printers, and servers in close proximity. Which term describes the way these devices are connected within a LAN?
Ethernet LAN with shared cable follows which topology, involving messages circulating until they reach the source?
Ethernet LAN with shared cable follows which topology, involving messages circulating until they reach the source?
What does the Data Link Layer protocol include?
What does the Data Link Layer protocol include?
Which protocol helps in determining the best path through a network?
Which protocol helps in determining the best path through a network?
What is the purpose of the Data Link Layer in communication protocols?
What is the purpose of the Data Link Layer in communication protocols?
Which protocol ensures ordered delivery of packets and establishes a quality connection between programs?
Which protocol ensures ordered delivery of packets and establishes a quality connection between programs?
In which layer of the protocol stack would you find the Medium Access Control protocols?
In which layer of the protocol stack would you find the Medium Access Control protocols?
What is one of the benefits of cloud computing compared to the client/server model?
What is one of the benefits of cloud computing compared to the client/server model?
Which entity is responsible for translating between different networks?
Which entity is responsible for translating between different networks?
What is a key requirement for good faith transmission across multiple network nodes?
What is a key requirement for good faith transmission across multiple network nodes?
Which layer of the protocol stack is responsible for handling formatted data transmitted between application programs?
Which layer of the protocol stack is responsible for handling formatted data transmitted between application programs?
What is one of the main pitfalls associated with social networking platforms?
What is one of the main pitfalls associated with social networking platforms?
