Introduction to computer networks

Computer Network is

• A. Collection of hardware components and computers

• B. Interconnected by communication channels

• C. Sharing of resources and information

• D. All of the Above

What does Router do in a network?

• A. Forwards a packet to all outgoing links

• B. Forwards a packet to the next free outgoing link

• C. Determines on which outing link a packet is to be forwarded

• D. Forwards a packet to all outgoing links except the originated link

Layer-2 Switch is also called

• A. Multiport Hub

• B. Multiport Switch

• C. Multiport Bridge

• D. Multiport NIC

You are a member of a club that deal with computer networks, the club have taking a project to build a MAN, where would this project likely to take place?

• A small building/organization

• B. University or college

• C. Home

• D. None of the above

Network components are connected to the same cable in the _______ topology.

• A. Mesh

• B. Bus

• C. Star

• D. Ring

A __________ forwards every frame; it has no filtering capability

• a.passive hub

• b.repeater

• c.bridge

• d.router

A device that connects networks with different protocols

• (A) Switch

• (B) Gateway

• (C) Hub

• (D) Server

How is a unique MAC address assigned to a Network Card?

• (A) A unique address is automatically assigned when the card drivers are installed

• (B) A unique address is automatically assigned whenever you boot up the computer

• (C) It is built into the card when the card is manufactured

• (D) The network administrator must assign the address

Mesh topology, have devices which are connected via

• a)single and multiple links

• b)Multipoint link

• c)Point to point link

• d)No Link

A topology that is responsible for describing the geometric arrangement of components that make up the LAN.

• a) Complex

• b) Physical

• c) Logical

• d) Incremental