This topology has all of the computers on the network connecting to a central wiring point.
What is Star?
This describes how the network is laid out on paper, similar to an electronic schematic.
What is Logical diagram?
This is how MAC addresses are represented.
What is 12 hexadecimal characters?
This is the general cable distance limit of an Ethernet segment.
What is 100 Meters?
In this topology, all computers connect to the network via a main line.
What is Bus?
This describes the actual layout of the computer network, with cables running diagonally through the ceiling space or snaking their way through walls.
What is Physical layout?
All network interfaces cards (NICs) made have this “burned” into them.
What is MAC address?
This device makes all computers share a given bandwidth.
What is Hub?
In this topology all computers on the network attach to a central ring of cable.
What is Ring?
At layer 4 of the OSI model, this is how each application identified to facilitate proper routing and delivery of data.
What is a unique port number assigned to the application?
This connector is typically used in Ethernet.
What is RJ-45?
This topology connects each computer to every other computer via a dedicated line.
What is Mesh?
Data is moved from one PC to another in discrete chunks at Layer 2 called __________.
What is Frames?
This is the goal of verifying a solution to a reported problem.
What is to validate that the solution fixes the reported problem without affecting the system's overall functionality
This is the primary reason of twisting pairs in UTP cables.
What is to reduce external interference and xtalk.
This topology combines aspects of the other topologies?
What is Hybrid?
These are the troubleshooting steps in order.
Identify the problem
Establish a theory of probable cause
Test the theory
Establish a plan of action
Implement the solution
Verify full system functionality
Document findings
This type of transmission is available with the contention-based MAC system utilized by Ethernet.
What is Half-duplex transmission