Computer Networking Vocabularies

What is a network protocol?

• A network protocol is a physical device used to connect computers in a network.

• A network protocol is a software program that manages network traffic.

• A network protocol is a type of encryption used to secure network communications.

• A network protocol is a set of rules and conventions that govern the communication between devices in a network.

What is an IP address?

• A type of computer virus.

• A password used to access a computer network.

• A software program that controls internet access.

• A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network.

Using a 20-bit key is how many times more secure than using an 18-bit key?

• Two times

• Three times

• Four times

• Eight times

Which of the following encryption techniques is incorporated into IP version 6?
a. SSH

• SSH

• SSL

• Kerberos

• IPSec

If you are entering your account number and password in a Web form to check your bank
account balance online, which of the following encryption methods are you most likely using?

• PGP

• SSL

• SSH

• Kerberos

What is the purpose of a routing algorithm?

• To determine the optimal path for data packets in a network.

• To encrypt data packets in a network.

• To prioritize data packets in a network.

• To monitor data packets in a network.

What are the different types of network topologies?

• bus, star, ring, mesh, and tree

• linear, circular, hierarchical

What is wireless networking?

• Technology that allows devices to connect and communicate using physical wired connections.

• A method of networking that only works in areas with strong Wi-Fi signals.

• A type of networking that requires physical cables to connect devices.

• Technology that enables devices to connect and communicate without physical wired connections.

What is the role of TCP/IP in computer networking?

• TCP/IP is a hardware device used for network communication.

• TCP/IP is a programming language used for network communication.

• TCP/IP is a set of protocols that allows computers to communicate over a network.

• TCP/IP is a type of computer virus that affects network communication.

What is subnetting in IP addressing?

• Assigning unique IP addresses to devices on a network.

• Combining multiple networks into a single network.

• Configuring routers to connect different networks.

• Dividing a network into smaller subnetworks