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