Chapter 12
Routers are used to send data on a specific route through an internal network
false
most modern operating systems include some type of NOS functionality
true
the process whereby users prove they have authorization to use a computer network is known as a. repudiation b. decentralization c. proxy control d. authentication
authentication
A file server is used to host websites on a client/server network.
false
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 a. WAN b. intranet c. PAN d. VPN
intranet
which topology tends to provide the fairest allocation of network resources a. ring b. star c. bus d. VPN
ring
on client/server networks, more users can be added without affecting the performance of other nodes this is known as network a. decentralization b. scalability c. topology d. flexibility
scalability
Which of the following is an advantage of installing a client/server network in a business? a. centralization of network adapters b. sharing of peripherals c. decentralization of files and data d. decentralization of peripherals
sharing of peripherals
which is NOT a key component of a typical client/server network a. transmission media b. network navigation devices c. NOS d. terminator
terminator
network adapters perform specific tasks to enable nodes to communicate on a network
true
star topologies are the most widely used topology
true
providing adequate security on a corporate network involves all of the following issues except a. authentication b. restricting access to servers c. proprietary software encryption d. limiting physical access to networking equipment
proprietary software encryption
network adapters send data packets based on a a. ip address b. router address c. frame address d. mac address
MAC address
which server would a client/server network include to control data exchanges with other networks a. database b. authenticatoin c. communications d. applications
communications
which network cable type is virtually immune to signal interference a. UTP b. fiber-optic c. coaxial d. STP
fiber-optic