CGS Ch 12

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? (1 point) intranet VPN WAN PAN

intranet

A proxy server is used to host websites on a client/server network. (1 point) True False

False

MAC adapters perform specific tasks to enable nodes to communicate on a network. (1 point) True False

False

Most modern operating systems do not include some type of NOS functionality. (1 point) True False

False

Ring topologies are the most widely used topology. (1 point) True False

False

Network adapters send data packets based on a(n) (1 point) frame address. MAC address. router address. IP address.

MAC address.

The process whereby users prove they have authorization to use a computer network is known as (1 point) decentralization. authentication. repudiation. proxy control.

authentication.

Which server would a client/server network include to control data exchanges with other networks? (1 point) database application authentication communications

communications

Which network cable type is virtually immune to signal interference? (1 point) coaxial UTP STP fiber-optic

fiber-optic

Switches are used to send data on a specific route through an internal network. (1 point) True False

True

Providing adequate security on a corporate network involves all of the following issues EXCEPT (1 point) proprietary software encryption. authentication. limiting physical access to networking equipment. restricting access to servers.

proprietary software encryption.

Which topology tends to provide the fairest allocation of network resources? (1 point) VPN ring star bus

ring

On client/server networks, more users can be added without affecting the performance of other nodes. This is known as network (1 point) decentralization. scalability. topology. flexibility.

scalability.

Which of the following is an advantage of installing a client/server network in a business? (1 point) centralization of network adapters decentralization of peripherals decentralization of files and data sharing of peripherals

sharing of peripherals

Which is NOT a key component of a typical client/server network? (1 point) transmission media NOS terminator network navigation devices

terminator