Networking Fundamentals

In what type of topology do all of the computers directly tap into the same cable?

• Ring
• Bus
• Star
• Mesh

Which network topology provides  multiple communication paths so that an alternative path may be used if a connection fails?

• Ring
• Bus
• Star
• Mesh

NWLink is Microsoft's implementation of what networking protocol?

• IPX/SPX
• TCP/IP
• NDS
• NCP

Which of the following distinguishes peer-to-peer networks from client/server networks?

• In peer-to-peer networks, only one computer can send and receive transmissions on the network.
• In peer-to-peer networks, only one type of protocol suite can be used to send and receive data.
• In peer-to-peer networks, a central computer manages all file and print sharing.
• In peer-to-peer networks, no single computer has more authority than another, by default.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a peer-to-peer network over using a client/server network?

• A peer-to-peer network allows for more nodes.
• A peer-to-peer network provides greater security.
• A peer-to-peer network is easier to set up.
• A peer-to-peer network allows for easier expansion.

How many layers are incorporated in the OSI model communications subnetwork?

•  2
• 7
• 3
• 4

The first services widely used by networks were:

• Mail services
• Communications services
• Network management services
• File and print services

Suppose you wanted to share documents among several computers in your household in a peer-to-peer fashion. You could do that by properly configuring which of the following types of software?

• Word-processing software
• Desktop operating system software
• Mail client software
• Remote authentication software

What is the primary function of a file server on a network?

• It routes traffic between two or more LANs
• It monitors how many users are logged on to a WAN
• It prevents unauthorized remote users from connecting to a LAN
• It manages access and use of shared applications and data

On most LANs, a computer acting as a server differs from a computer acting as a client in which of the following ways?

• The server would have a faster connection to the network than the client
• The server would run different network protocols than the client
• The server would support connections to more media types than the client
• The server would run a different operating system than the client