Chapter 12

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of installing a network in a business?

decentralization of files and data

Fiber-optic cable most likely would be used in a business network when

electrical or magnetic interference is present.

Network adapters send data packets based on a

MAC address

Most modern operating systems include some type of NOS functionality. (T or F)

True

A network consisting of two LANs separated by great physical distances is known as a

WAN

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?

intranet

Why are client/server networks usually installed in businesses?

They are more scalable than P2P networks.

A web server is used to host websites on a client/server network. (T or F)

True

To ensure only authorized users are logging onto a network, which server would a client/server network include?

authentication

Correctly entering the user ID and password on your college network is an example of

authentication.

NOS software is needed

on all computers in a client/server network.

Providing adequate security on a corporate network involves all of the following issues except

proprietary software lockout

Why are P2P networks not usually installed in businesses?

security is stronger on client/server networks

Which type of network topology is most popular?

star

On client/server networks, routers

transfer data between two networks.

Bridges are used to route data between two different networks. (T or F)

False

Client/server networks are generally less secure that P2P networks. (T or F)

False

Which of the following is used to increase security on a client/server network?

bastion host

Which of the following is an advantage of installing a client/server network in a business?

centralization of network security protection

To manage authorize connections to external networks, which server would a client/server network include?

communications


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