6 Day 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a set of rules that allows computers to establish and maintain useful communications at various levels?

A

Protocols

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2
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Computers simply connect with each other in a workgroup to share files, printers, and Internet access. There is no server.

A

Peer-to-peer

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3
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There is usually a central server to which all computers logon. The central server can provide various services, including centrally routed Internet access, email, file sharing, and printer access, as well as ensuring security across the network.

A

Client-server

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4
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Which topology has a concentrator/hub device that acts as a central point for all cabling?

A

Star Topology

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5
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This topology is normally built as a series of devices, daisy chained with successive coaxial cable and appropriate connectors and terminators.

A

Bus Topology

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6
Q

What is the collection of networks owned and managed by the DoD?

A

DoD Information Network (DoDIN)

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7
Q

What three networks are part of the collection owned by the DoD?

A

Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet)
Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet)
Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS)

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8
Q

Using the proper formula, how many links are needed to connect seven nodes in a full mesh topology?

A
Formula n(n-1)/2
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9
Q

What term is used to describe an intranetwork?

A

Local Area Network (LAN)

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10
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What term is used to describe an internetwork?

A

Wide Are Network (WAN)

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11
Q

What are the two main types of twisted-pair cabling?

A

Shielded (STP)

Unshielded (UTP)

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12
Q

What problems does the use of fiber optic cabling eliminate?

A

EMI
Radio Frequency Interference
Inductance

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13
Q

Which type of fiber optic cabling uses LEDs as a light source?

A

Multimode

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14
Q

What replaces the network adapter cable interface so that wireless media can be accessed?

A

Antenna

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15
Q

Consists of multiple devices connecting to a single device in order to communicate.
Computers on the network communicate with the central device but not with one another.

A

Point-to-multipoint

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16
Q

What are the two orbits of a satellite:

A

Perigee

Apogee

17
Q

Combination of voice, data, video, pictures and many other features.

A

Convergence

18
Q

Practical application of a topology and other critical tech to provide a method to get data from one computer to another.

A

Network technology

19
Q

What are polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plenum?

A

The two most common fire ratings

20
Q

Which organization “defines industry-wide standards that promote the use and implementation of technology?”

A

IEEE

21
Q

Which committee was developed to set the standards for networking but later split into subcommittees called working groups?

A

IEEE 802

22
Q

Formula to determine the number of connections required for a full mesh topology.

A

N(N-1)/2

23
Q

What are the two grades of fiber optic cables?

A

Single-mode

Multimode

24
Q

What are the two data transmission methods?

A

Baseband

Broadband

25
Q

What are the two types of signaling methods?

A

Digital

Analog

26
Q

What are the three types of service for Digital Subscriber Line?

A

Asymmetric (ADSL)
Symmetric (SDSL)
Very High Bitrate (VDSL)

27
Q

What is WAP?

A

Wireless Access Point

28
Q

What is SSID?

A

Service Set Identifier

29
Q

What is PSTN?

A

Public Switched Telephone Network

30
Q

What is POTS?

A

Plain Old Telephone Service

31
Q

What is ISDN?

A

Integrated Services Digital Network

32
Q

What is DSL?

A

Digital Subscriber Line

33
Q

What is ATM?

A

Asynchronous Transfer Mode

34
Q

What is SONET?

A

Synchronous Optical Network

35
Q

What is VSAT?

A

Very Small Aperture Terminal

36
Q

What are the two types of topologies that VSAT networks operate in?

A

Mesh Topology

Star Topology

37
Q

What are the three configurations that VSAT networks operate in?

A

Point-to-point
Point-to-multipoint
Multipoint-to-point