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Network Fundamentals
Chapter 2
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10/15/2008

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1. True or False: The network cloud symbol is only used to depict a WAN
Definition
False. It can also depict another LAN; separate domain, but part of the same network.
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2. The network cloud symbol typically represents the _ and _ layers of the OSI model to the network professional.
Definition
Physical and Data-Link
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3. What does the N represent in the formula for determining how many links are required for a mesh network topology?
Definition
The number of nodes in the network Topology. Number of hosts
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4. If redundancy is necessary and cost is not a primary factor, a _ network topology could be implemented.
Definition
Mesh
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5. How many links are required to provide a star topology to 50 hosts?
Definition
50
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6. Which device is used to describe the central component used in a star topology?
Definition
Hub
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7. Where should a hub/ concentrator be placed in a star topology?
Definition
Central location
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8. The technique of sharing a common medium is known as CSMA/CD, which means _.
Definition
Carrier sense Multiple Access wit Collision Detection
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9. What is the longest possible single Ethernet segment length using coaxial cabling?
Definition
500 meters
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10. Suitable length of coaxial cable can be _ together with T-connectors into one physical segment of hosts forming a bus network topology.
Definition
daisy-chained
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11. True of False: 10BASE-T networks have the capacity to carry data over longer cable segments and 10BASE2 and 10BASE5 networks.
Definition
False. They have the capacity to carry data faster.
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12. What is a special piece of equipment that can send a pulse down a cable and determine the location of a fault?
Definition
TDR
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13. What must be placed at the end of a bus topology cable run in order to properly terminate the run?
Definition
50-ohm Resistor
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14. How many hosts are logically connected to each host in a ring topology?
Definition
2
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15. The MAU acronym relates to the ring network term _.
Definition
Multistation Access Unit
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16. What implementation of a ring network provides redundancy and the ability to route traffic around bad physical segments?
Definition
Dual-Ring
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17. What is one of the most common hybrid topologies used today?
Definition
Extended Star
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18. What device could be used to combine different technologies in the same organizational network?
Definition
Translational Bridge
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19. Which of the following differentiates token-ring from Ethernet at Layer 2?
Definition
Frame Format
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20. Which of the following layer 1 devices will ensure that every machine connected to the network sees the same data and competes for bandwidth?
Definition
Gateway
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21. What is the term used to define traffic links between different network segments?
Definition
Backbone
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22. What does the term "hierarchy" mean in relation to networks?
Definition
A Layered Model
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23. According to a common guideline, how much of your network traffic should travel outside your local segment?
Definition
20%
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24. Which term is used to describe how devices are physically arranged?
Definition
Physical topology
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25. What type of logical topology is used in a token-passing network?
Definition
Star
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