Quiz #1,#2 - CS6206 Principles of Operating Systems

Which network topology is the most commonly used in a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• Ring

• Star

• Mesh

• Bus

Which IEEE standard refers to wireless local area networks?

• 802.3

• 802.5

• 802.11

• 802.16

Which of the following is not a physical component of a LAN?

• Hub

• Router

• Network Adapter

• T-Carrier

What is the role of a router in a network?

• It connects multiple devices in a LAN.

• It manages traffic between networks and makes routing decisions.

• It stores and forwards packets in the same network segment.

• It connects a network to the Internet directly.

What is a VLAN primarily used for?

• Managing wireless network connections

• Isolating network traffic and reconfiguring without moving nodes

• Extending the range of a LAN

• Routing traffic between two or more networks

Which of the following is NOT a server role in Windows Server 2008 R2?

• DNS Server

• File Server

• Proxy Server

• Web Server (IIS)

What is the function of a DHCP server?

• To host web-based applications

• To automatically assign IP addresses to clients

• To provide file storage for users

• To serve as a backup for DNS queries

Which server role is responsible for managing user authentication within a network domain?

• DHCP Server

• DNS Server

• File Server

• Domain Controller

What is a key function of the Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)?

• Storing and organizing information about network objects

• Hosting websites on the network

• Managing network traffic

• Providing secure remote access to corporate resources

Which service allows administrators to install and manage server roles from a central location in Windows Server 2008 R2?

• DHCP

• Server Manager

• Active Directory Federation Services

• DNS Manager