Lesson 1 and 2
A(n) _____ is a collection of computers on a LAN that share resources and responsibilities without a centralized management or security association.
Workgroup
What is a fiber optic?
A type of network cable that uses a central glass or plastic core surrounded by a plastic coating
What does UDP stand for?
User Datagram Protocol
An IPv4 address uses 32 bits. How many bits is an IPv6 address?
128 bits
Which layer of the OSI model is primarily responsible for the logical addressing of devices using IP addresses?
The Network Layer (Layer 3)
Name every single type of area network.
Wan, Pan, Lan, and Man
Which of the following are the benefits of the MT-RJ fiber-optic connector?
Pre-terminated ends that require no polishing or epoxy
Small size
Keyed for single polarity
A load balancer can also act as which of the following device?
Router
How long is the network address in a Class C IP address?
24 bits
In a subnetted network, what part of the IP address is used by all devices to identify their specific network segment?
The Network ID (or Network Address)
A ____ is a pathway in a pc that allows data and signals to be transmitted between the PC components. Includes ISA and PCI
Bus
In a networking setup, different connectors are used for various types of cables. For instance, the connector used with UTP cable is called ____when it is used for phones that employ four wires. On the other hand, the connector known as ____ is used for cables that have four pairs or eight wires.
RJ-45, and RJ-11
What does CRC stand for?
Cyclic Redundancy Check
What is the term for the process where a router uses a single public IP address to allow multiple devices on a private network to access the internet?
Network Address Translation (NAT)
What is the loopback address in IPv4?
127.0.0.1
Name every single layer of the OSI model
Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data link, and Physical.
What is the Ethernet Implementation of RG-8?
10Base5
What is an MX record?
A DNS record type that specifies the DNS hostname of the mail server for a particular domain name.
Which protocol is used by routers to dynamically learn and advertise the best paths to other networks using a metric like hop count, and is an interior gateway protocol (IGP)?
Routing Information Protocol (RIP) or Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
What does the acronym DHCP stand for, which is the protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses to hosts?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
You're tasked with setting up a network communication system for a large company. To ensure smooth data transmission, you need to break down data from different applications into smaller segments for transfer and then reassemble it on the receiving end. At the same time, you want to establish a reliable connection between the sender and receiver for consistent and dependable data transfer. Which OSI model layer takes care of these responsibilities?
Transport
What RG-58 A/U’s Popular Name, Ethernet Implementation, And type of cable
Thinnet, 10Base2, Stranded Copper
What is a VolP?
A general term for a family of transmission technologies for delivery of voice communications over the Internet or other packet-switched networks.
What is the Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation that represents the subnet mask 255.255.255.224?
/27
This specific type of IPv6 address is equivalent to the private, non-routable address ranges in IPv4 and begins with $FE80$::/10.
Link-Local Address