Unit 18 Quiz 1

. Physical or logical arrangement of network is (KLOs 1.2, 1.3.a)

• A. Topology

• B. Routing

• C. Networking

• D. None of the mentioned

In a …………… topology there is a central controller or hub (KLO 1.3.d)

• A. Star

• B. Mesh

• C. Ring

• D. Bus

………………… is used to connect a computer to the network (KLO 1.1)

• A. HDD

• B. NIC

• C. RAM

• D. Motherboard

. A basic computer network can be described as: (KLO 3)

• A. A minimum of five computers linked together.

• B. A number of palmtop computers.

• C. Two or more computers that are linked together.

• D. The use of satellites linking computers together.

Method(s) to move data through a network of links and switches (KLO 2.1)

 

• A. Packet switching

• B. Circuit switching

• C. Line switching

• D. Both a and b

All of the following are advantages of using a computer network EXCEPT that it: (KLO 3)

• A. reduces costs when hardware is shared.

• B. promotes independence so users have exclusive control over their own data and applications.

• C. saves money when software is shared.

• D. enables data sharing, increasing efficiency and productivity.

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT: (KLO 1.4.c)

• A. Wireless networks are convenient.

• B. Wireless networks are generally slower than wired LANs.

• C. Wireless networks use radio transmitters.

• D. Wireless networks are generally faster than wired networks.

A (n) …………………. broadcasts messages to all devices connected to a LAN. (KLO 1.3.d)

• A. switch

• B. port

• C. hub

• D. node

In a local area network, a …………………….. only transmits data to the destination node. (KLOs 1.3.d, 2.1)

• A. switch

• B. port

• C. hub

• D. access point

. The primary difference between a LAN and a WAN is the: (KLO 1.3.a)

• A. Number of software programs available.

• B. Geographical area.

• C. Variety of hardware devices.

• D. Number of hardware devices.