CSC134_Chapter 8

What is the purpose of communication software?

• To send files over physical cables

• To manage and coordinate communication systems

• To install network devices

• To analyze network traffic

Which device initiates instructions to transmit or accept data?

• Network Hub

• Sending/Receiving device

• Modem

• Proxy Server

What are the two main categories of communication channels?

• Wired and Analog

• Physical and Wireless

• Radio and Satellite

• Ethernet and Fiber-optic

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical connection?

• Fiber-optic cable

• Coaxial cable

• Twisted pair cable

• Radio waves

What is the main function of a modem?

• Converts analog to digital signals and vice versa

• Connects computers in a bus topology

• Provides wireless connections

• Filters internet content

What protocol is used for secure data transfer over the web?

• HTTP

• TCP/IP

• HTTPS

• FTP

What does DNS stand for?

• Data Network Service

• Digital Name System

• Domain Name System

• Distributed Network Switch

In which topology are all devices connected to a central switch?

• Bus

• Star

• Ring

• Mesh

What type of network is hierarchical in nature?

• Tree network

• Star network

• Mesh network

• Bus network

Which device connects multiple computers and routes data to its destination?

• Switch

• Modem

• Router

• Hub