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Quiz 8
Chapter 10
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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 3
11/14/2014

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What are the two types of names that a computer can be given?
Definition
NetBIOS name
Host name
Term
What names can be used on the internet?
Definition
Host names
Term
What names can be used on internal networks?
Definition
Host names OR NetBIOS names
Term
How can host names be resolved to IP addresses?
Definition
Domain Name System (DNS)
Term
How can NetBIOS names be resolved to IP addresses?
Definition
Windows Internet Naming System (WINS) servers
Term
What is the maximum length of a host name?
Definition
255 characters
Term
What is the maximum length of a NetBIOS name?
Definition
15 characters (and the 16th is a character that id's a service)
Term
What is the namespace of a host name?
Definition
Hierarchical (hostname.domainname)
Term
What is the namespace of a NetBIOS name?
Definition
Flat namespace; single level names only
Term
What is the primary computer name type (on the internet and internal networks)?
Definition
Host names
Term
True/False: A host name can contain letters, numbers, periods and dashes
Definition
True
Term
True/False: No more than 50 characters can be contained between each period
Definition
False; 63
Term
Term: A full computer name; hostname.domainname
Definition
Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)
Term
How can you view your computer's host name?
Definition
Cmd -> 'hostname'
or
System properties
Term
What does NetBIOS stand for?
Definition
Network Basic Input/Output System
Term
What will happen if a NetBIOS name is shorter than 15 characters?
Definition
It is padded with trailing spaces to make it 15 characters
Term
What is the 16th character of a NetBIOS name used for?
Definition
Systems and apps on the network can use this information to determine how to communicate with that computer
Term
What are the different values of the 16th byte?
Definition
Two hexadecimal characters:
00 - Workstation service (creates/maintains connection)
20 - File-server service (shares files/printers over network)
23/24 - Microsoft Exchange
Term
How can you view a computer's NetBIOS name?
Definition
cmd -> nbtstat -n
Term
What do the terms 'unique' and 'group' mean when placed next to the 16th byte?
Definition
Whether it is identifying the workstation service or the domain name
Term
How long should a host name be?
Definition
15 characters or less (so it can also be used as a NetBIOS name)
Term
True/False: DNS is hierarchical
Definition
True
Term
The windows networking model only applies to __ __.
Definition
Windows computers
Term
What is the purpose of the windows networking model?
Definition
Describe use of network, controlled access, and resource sharing
Term
Which ping switch will ping the host until stopped?
Definition
-t
Term
What is the default workgroup name?
Definition
WORKGROUP
Term
What is the maximum number of users in a workgroup?
Definition
10
Term
True/False: A domain is a physical object.
Definition
False; it is a logical concept
Term
True/False: The FQDN is only used in the domain
Definition
True
Term
What is a standalone computer's full name?
Definition
Hostname
Term
What is the progression of name resolution?
Definition
FQDN
Computer name
IP address
MAC address
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