Et2 Computer Systems

Front 1

There are two major types of networks they are?

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· Local Area Networks (LAN), and
· Wide Area Networks (WAN).

Front 2

LAN’s are a group of computers that

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are connected to the network close together, such as in the same building, or unit.

Front 3

WAN’s are networks that connects

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two or more LANs together over a wider geographical area.

Front 4

The two basic types of LAN designs are what?

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· Client/Server, and
· Peer to Peer.

Front 5

The biggest advantage of a client/server design is what?

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network management

Front 6

The biggest advantage of a peer to peer network over a client/sever network is that___

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there is no single point of failure.

Front 7

The biggest disadvantage of a peer to peer network is that

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there is no central manager

Front 8

There are two types of
topologies, what are they?

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Physical Topology
Logical Topology

Front 9

The three basic types of physical topologies are?

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· Bus,
· Star, and
· Ring.

Front 10

The two most common methods used in local topology are?

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· CSMA/CD, and
· Token Pass.

Front 11

Common Network Protocols can be divided into three types, they are?

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· Application,
· Transport, and
· Network.

Front 12

Thinnet(10BASE2) (Thin Wire Ethernet), refers to what type of cable?

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RG-58 cable

Front 13

Twisted pair cable (10BaseT)consists of ___.

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two insulated strands of copper
wire twisted together

Front 14

Thicknet (10Base5), or Standard Ethernet, is a ____

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relatively rigid coaxial cable ½ inch in diameter

Front 15

10BaseFL uses what type of cables?

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Fiber Optic

Front 16

What type of cable is commonly used in the exposed areas of an office.

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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Front 17

What type of cables are used in false ceilings and below the computer floors.

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Plenum

Front 18

State the two types of LAN designs.

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Client/Server and Peer to Peer

Front 19

What is a Node?

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Any single device (computer, printer, etc.) in a network.

Front 20

What is an advantage to using the STAR arrangement?

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Central location

Front 21

What type of physical topology requires the use of terminating resistors?

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Bus

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A transmit priority can be assigned using what type of logical topology?

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Token pass

Front 23

The _____ layer is concerned with error detection and correction.

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Data Link layer

Front 24

Define protocol.

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A set of rules that control a sequence of events taking place between or within the OSI model.

Front 25

What three options need to be configured when setting up an Network Interface Card (NIC)?

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IRQ, I/O port address, and base memory address.

Front 26

What type of protocol is FTP?

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File Transfer Protocol, used for exchanging files in computers running the TCP/IP protocol.

Front 27

What type of cable connects LANs over long distances?

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10BaseFL (fiber optics)

Front 28

What type of network device builds a routing table?

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Bridge

Front 29

What is the purpose of a gateway?

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To allow networks of different protocols to communicate. They are dedicated to only one specific type of transfer.

Front 30

List two ways commands can be entered in a SW II.

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Using the executive command bar or using Context Manager.

Front 31

List four troubleshooting question that you should ask yourself before calling for assistance.

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Is this the first time this problem has occurred? Has anyone been working on the network? Was there new software installed? Is this problem affecting the entire network or just part of it?

Front 32

E-mails received are usually saved to (kept where)?

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Folder

Front 33

The three E-mail priorities are?

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Urgent, Normal, Routine