ITS 235 Quiz 9 questions

d. Bridge

5. When using a ring topology, a ____ can be used to connect to another network that uses the same protocol. a. Central controller b. Star c. Router d. Bridge

False

1. In a bus network topology, devices are physically connected by means of cables that run between them, and the cables pass through a centralized controller mechanism called the bus. (True / False)

b. Physical

2. In the OSI reference protocol model, Layer One, the ____ layer, provides the mechanical, electrical, and functional specifications for connecting a device. a. Application b. Physical c. Presentation d. Network

False

3. Token passing networks generally use either collision detection or collision avoidance techniques to deal with potential collisions. (True / False)

b. Name1

4. Under the Domain Name Service (DNS) protocol, in the address [email protected], the host name is ____. a. Someone b. Name1 c. Name2 d. Name3

Circuit

6. _____________ switching establishes a dedicated communication path between two hosts.

Gateway

7. In a network, a(n)______________ translates one network's protocol into another to resolve hardware and software incompatibilities.

True

8. The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) reference model is the basis for Internet communications and is the most widely used network layer protocol today. (True / False)

True

9. Star topology permits easy routing because a central station knows the path to all other sites. (True / False)