Networks - Chp 6 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Which of the following network topologies connects devices in sequence along a linear path?
Bus
Which IEEE standard defines Wi-Fi communications methods?
802.11
What happens to the connection speed in a Wi-Fi connection if the signal strength declines?
Slows down
Which of the following is a type of fiber-optic cable identified by its yellow outer jacket?
Single-mode
The ____ model is a guide that assists with conforming network communications and their processes to standards.
OSI reference
In the OSI model, cabling and patchbays are elements of ____.
Layer 1, the Physical layer
A ____ address is unique to every device and identifies a network’s equipment.
MAC
IP deals with which of the following on a network?
Addresses
An IPv6 address uses ____ groups of four hexadecimal numbers.
Eight
Subnet masks can indicate how many ____ are allowed on the network.
Devices
What is required to set an IP address manually on a network?
IP address and subnet mask
Which type of server automatically assigns an IP address to the MAC address during the device’s connection to a network?
DHCP
Which of the following switches just needs to be plugged in and connected to devices?
Unmanaged
A ____ sends packets to different locations on a network and connects to outside networks.
Gateway
A ____ controls incoming and outgoing network traffic and determines what will be allowed through based on a set of security rules.
Firewall
