Networking Quiz 1 Flashcards
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What is a network switch?
Help computers to connect to each other, talk and send data.
What is a network router?
A device that connects to multiple networks.
What is a CLI?
(Command Line Interface) it’s used to input commands that interact with the computer operating system.
What is a GUI
(Graphical User Interface) Computer system that’s using icons, menus, and windows
What is an IP address?
(Internet Protocol Address) Allows the computers to send and receive information from the network.
What is a private IP address?
Only used within a private network that is not accessible from the internet.
What is a public IP address?
A device that’s directly connected to the internet to a local area network (LAN)
What’s the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses a 32-bit address and it’s also slower and IPv6 uses a 128-Bit address and it’s faster.
What is the difference between binary and decimal?
Binary means there are only 2 possible values like (0-1). Decimal uses 10 numbering system (0-10).
What is a MAC address?
A unique address that is only found in device network (Physical). Also known as Layer 2 (Data Link).
What is the TCP/IP and OSI models?
TCP/IP (Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Application)
OSI (Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application)
What is PoE used for?
To eliminate the need for separate power for supplies and outlets.
What is a LAN?
Multiple devices that are together in one physical location like building, office, or home.
What is a WAN?
Able to connect users across the globe.
What is an ethernet cable?
To Connect devices such as PCs, Routers, and switches within that local area network.
What is a fiber optic cable?
Same as the ethernet cable but it is much faster and provides higher bandwidth and lower latency, also can transmit data over longer distances.
What is a subnet?
Breaks large networks into smaller manageable networks that run more efficiently.
What is a subnet mask?
A number that distinguishes the network address and the host address within an IP address. Ex: 255.255.255.0
