Computer Networks Quiz

An organization that shares devices, saves ____.

• money

• space

• time

• All of the above

Networks enable multiple users to share devices and data that, collectively, are referred to as the networks' ____.

• datagrams

• resources

• data files

• peripherals

LANs involving many ____ are usually server-based.

• computers

• Applications

• prototypes

• Wires

On a server-based network, special computers known as ____, process data for and facilitate communications between the other workstations on the network.

• servers
• primary components

• dominioms

• workoholics

Which would not qualify as a network-operating system?

• UNIX
• Novell NetWare

• Windows 98

• Windows server 2003

The term ______ refers to a networking model in which clients use a central server to share applications, devices, and data.

• client/server architecture

• master/slave design

• sharing architecture

• All of the above.

The ______ is an example of a very intricate and extensive WAN that spans the globe.

• Network Operating System

• Internet

• Intraworkable

• Metropolis

The physical layout of a computer network is called the ______.

• topology
• architecture

• mapping

• configuration

______ are distinct units of data that are transmitted from one computer on a network to another.

• Data packets
• Topology

• Frames

• A and C are correct

Which is not an example of transmission media?

• UTP

• coaxial cable

• radio waves

• None of the above