WorksheetsIDC Quiz 1 - 2024
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A Switch in a network is best described as a device that ______.
Connects multiple networks together
Transmits signals without checking destination
Forwards data to the correct device using MAC Addresses
Provides wireless connectivity
In a wireless LAN, the Access Point functions as _________.
A physical cable replacement device
A backup device for storage
A security filter for incoming data
A central hub connecting wireless devices to the wired network
A Virtual Private Network is best understood as ______.
A wireless LAN without access point
A secure connection over a public network
A network without physical devices
A type of firewall that filters all packets
In client – server architecture, the server’s role is to _______.
Request services from the client
Provide services and resources to clients
Acts as a switch for data forwarding
Randomly distribute files among users
Comparing peer to peer and client – server architectures, the key differences is ______.
Peer to peer always requires internet, client – server doesnot
Client server has centralized control, peer to peer is distributed
Peer to peer is faster than client – server
Client Server does not use protocols
If the transport layer of OSI fails, identify the function that is most affected.
Encryption of Data
Reliable end to end delivery
Hardware
Addressing
Physical Signal Transmission
RS 485 is commonly used instead of RS 232 because ________.
It supports multiple devices and longer distances
It eliminates the need for cabling
It is only used for wireless communication
It is cheaper but slower
Compared to wired LANs, WLANs are more prone to _________.
Cable Damage
Electromagnetic
Interference and
unauthorized
Access
Physical Device
Failure
Higher
Installation Cost
only
A MAC address is best understood as ______
A logical address assigned by software
A physical hardware address unique to each device
A routing protocol identifier
A Temporary session key for VPNs
Without DHCP, network administrator would need to _____.
Manually
configure IP
Addresses for
each device
Use wireless
LAN only
Eliminate
routers from the
network
Switch to the
OSI model
completely
