Networking Flashcards
(16 cards)
In which physical network topology does
the failure of one cable not affect the performance of
the rest of the network?
Star
What name is given to a device communicating on a
network that cannot be “seen” by another device that
wants to transmit over the network?
Hidden node
Which type of topology refers to the architecture of
connections in a network: physical or logical?
Physical
In which physical network topology is there no
central hub?
Bus
What name is given to a wireless local area network
that is based on international standards?
WiFi
Which type of topology refers to the flow of data
packets in a network: physical or logical?
Logical
What name is given to the cable which connects all
of the clients in a physical bus network?
Backbone
What can be used to make a physical star network
behave as a logical bus?
A bus protocol
In which type of networking between hosts do clients
have equal status: client-server or peer-to-peer?
Peer-to-peer
In which physical topology does each client have its
own direct connection to a central hub?
Star
Which type of networking between hosts is used by
large file-sharing networks and multimedia providers
to provide high-performance services without the
requirement for a server?
Peer-to-peer
Which two pieces of hardware are required in order
to set up and use a wireless network?
- Wireless access point
- Wireless network adapter
What is an SSID, and what do the letters stand for?
A name that identifies a wireless
network
Service set identifier
Which physical network topology is expensive to
install thanks to the amount of cable required?
Star
For what do the letters RTS/CTS stand?
Ready to send, clear to send
What do the letters MAC stand for in MAC address?
Media access control
