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