Chapter 12
Sometimes groups of data packets are sent together in a package called a
frame.
On client/server networks, more users can be added without affecting the performance of other nodes. This is known as network
scalability.
Which of the following is an advantage of installing a client/server network in a business?
Sharing of peripherals
Which topology is most widely used today?
Star
Network adapters perform specific tasks to enable nodes to communicate on a network.
True
Switches are used to send data on a specific route through an internal network.
True
Which server would a client/server network include to allow users to share software?
Application
Which is NOT a key component of a typical client/server network?
Bastion host
Which of the following is an area of an intranet that only certain corporations or individuals can access?
Extranet
A database server is used to host websites on a client/server network.
False
Most modern operating systems do not include any type of NOS functionality.
False
Ring topologies are the most widely used topology.
False
Which network cable type is least susceptible to signal interference?
Fiber-optic
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors used in multi-factor authentication?
Identity
The process whereby users prove they have authorization to use a computer network is known as
authentication.