IST 166 Module 1

What does physical topology refer to?

• How software controls access to network resources

• How users initially gain access to the network

• A network's hardware and how devices work together

• How data is encrypted

What is logical topology concerned with?

• How software controls access to network resources

• How a network's hardware is arranged

• How data is encrypted

• How a network operating system functions

What is required by client-server models?

• Physical topology

• Logical topology

• A network operating system (NOS)

• Data encryption

Which of the following is an advantage of a peer-to-peer network model?

• High security

• Simple configuration

• Scalability

• Centralized management

What is a disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network model?

• High cost

• Not scalable

• Requires a server

• Complex configuration

What is a key characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?

• One computer has more authority than others.

• Each computer controls its own resources.

• A central server manages all resources.

• Only one type of operating system is used.

What is a Windows domain?

• A type of software application

• A logical group of computers that a Windows Server can control

• A physical network cable

• A type of operating system

What does Active Directory (AD) provide for a group of computers?

• Internet access

• Centralized directory database with user account information and security

• Hardware maintenance

• Software updates

What is the role of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)?

• To manage email services

• To manage the process of signing onto the network and accessing resources

• To provide antivirus protection

• To handle data backup

What model does a Windows domain use to control access to the network?

• Peer-to-peer model

• Client-server model

• Hybrid model

• Distributed model