CNT 140 Midterm

What is the function of the kernel of an operating software?

The kernel provisions hardware resources to meet software requirements.

What are two functions of end devices on a network? They originate the data that flows through the network. They direct data over alternate paths in the event of link failures They filter the flow of data to enhance security. They are the interface between humans and the communication network. They provide the channel over which the network message travels.

They originate the data that flows through the network. They are the interface between humans and the communication network.

What is a measure of the data carrying capacity of the media?

bandwidth

A __________ network is capable of delivering voice, video, text, and graphics over the same communication channels.

converged

What are three characteristics of a peer-to-peer network? (Choose 3) better security easy to create lacks centralized administration less cost to implement scalable

easy to create lacks centralized administration less cost to implement

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take though internetworks? router firewall web server DSL modem

router

What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various network medium? the types of data that need to be prioritized the cost of the end devices used in the network the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal the number of intermediary devices installed in the network the environment where the selected medium is to be installed.

the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal the environment where the selected medium is to be installed

Which two statements describe intermediary devices? they generate content the alter data content they direct the path of data they connect individual hosts to the network they initiate the encapsulation process

they direct the path of the data they connect individual hosts to the network