NET101 MIDTERM EXAM P1

What is a network?

• A single computer

• A group of computers connected by transmission media

• A standalone device

• A group of printers connected wirelessly

What can a network be as small as?

• A single computer

• A standalone device

• Two computers connected by a cable in a home office

• A group of printers connected wirelessly

What is the largest network of all?

• The Internet

• A LAN

• A WAN

• A MAN

What is the physical topology of a network mostly related to?

• Hardware

• Software

• Data

• Applications

In a peer-to-peer network, how do computers communicate?

• Directly with each other

• Through a proxy server

• Through a central server

• Through a cloud server

What is an advantage of using peer-to-peer networks?

• Very secure

• Simple to configure

• Highly scalable

• Expensive to set up

What is a disadvantage of using peer-to-peer networks?

• Expensive to maintain

• Not scalable

• Practical for connecting many computers

• Highly secure

What is the client-server network model sometimes called?

• Star topology

• Peer-to-peer model

• Mesh topology

• Client-server architecture

What is responsible for managing data and resources in a client-server network?

• NOS

• NIC

• Switch

• Router

What is the primary protocol used by web servers and browsers?

• FTP

• POP3

• HTTP

• SMTP