data comms mod 1

Which of the following is the name for all computers connected to a network that participate directly in network communication?

• Servers

• Intermediary devices

• Hosts

• Media

When data is encoded as pulses of light, which media is being used to transmit the data?

• wireless

• fiber-optic cable

• copper cable

Which two devices are intermediary devices? (Choose two)

• hosts

• routers

• servers

• switches

Which connection physically connects the end device to the network?

• port

• NIC

• interface

Which connections are specialized ports on a networking device that connect to individual networks?

• port

• NIC

• interface

Which type of network topology lets you see which end devices are connected to which intermediary devices and what media is being used?

• physical topology

• logical topology

Which type of network topology lets you see the actual location of intermediary devices and cable installation?

• physical topology

• logical topology

Which network infrastructure provides access to users and end devices in a small geographical area, which is typically a network in a department in an enterprise, a home, or small business?

• extranet

• intranet

• LAN

• WAN

Which network infrastructure might an organization use to provide secure and safe access to individuals who work for a different organization but require access to the organization’s data?

• extranet

• intranet

• LAN

• WAN

Which network infrastructure provides access to other networks over a large geographical area, which is often owned and managed by a telecommunications service provider?

• extranet

• intranet

• LAN

• WAN