Ch.12 End of Chapter Review

Which network cable type is virtually immune to signal interference?

fiber-optic

Which of the following is a private network set up by a business that's used exclusively by a select group of employees and suppliers

intranet

Network adapters send data packets based on a(n)

MAC address

Which of the following is an advantage of installing a client/server network in a business?

Sharing of peripherals

The process whereby users prove they have authorization to use a computer network is known as

authentication

Which server would a client/server network include to control data exchanges with other networks?

communications

A proxy server is used to host websites on a client/server network.

false

MAC adapters perform specific tasks to enable nodes to communicate on a network.

false

Most modern operating systems do not include some type of NOS functionality.

false

Ring topologies are the most widely used topology.

false

Providing adequate security on a corporate network involves all of the following issues EXCEPT

proprietary software encryption

Which topology tends to provide the fairest allocation of network resources?

ring

On client/server networks, more users can be added without affecting the performance of other nodes. This is known as network

scalability

Which is NOT a key component of a typical client/server network?

terminator

Switches are used to send data on a specific route through an internal network.

true