ITF - Quiz 9.1 - Network Components

What is the purpose of a network?

• To provide services and resources to users

• To connect computers and software

• To share information between computer systems

• To establish communication pathways between devices

What are network clients?

• Computers and software that allow users to request resources from servers

• Computers and software that host shared resources

• Computers and software that establish communication pathways

• Computers and software that provide network services

What is a LAN?

• A network in a single location

• A network with shared links between different geographic locations

• A network owned and operated by a telecommunications company

• A network that uses wireless data connections

What is a WAN?

• A network with shared links between different geographic locations

• A network in a single location

• A network owned and operated by a telecommunications company

• A network that uses wireless data connections

What is the primary type of local network connection?

• Wired data connections using Ethernet

• Wireless data connections using Wi-Fi

• Copper or fiber optic cabling

• Point-to-point radio connections

What is the range of Wi-Fi connections?

• Up to about 30m

• Up to about 100m

• Up to about 1km

• Up to about 10km

What are the functions provided by a network protocol?

• Identifying each host on the network and defining packet structure

• Establishing communication pathways between devices

• Transmitting and receiving signals

• Sharing resources and services

What is a packet in a network?

• A wrapper for each data unit transmitted over the network

• A unique address for each host on the network

• A network standard used for local connections

• A range of Wi-Fi connections

What is encapsulation in network protocols?

• Wrapping packets from one protocol within packets from another

• Transmitting and receiving signals over the air

• Connecting nodes using copper or fiber optic cabling

• Identifying each host on the network using a unique address

What is the most commonly used protocol in networks?

• TCP/IP

• Ethernet

• Wi-Fi

• Fiber optic