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networking ch 1&2
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Computer Networking
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07/14/2009

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Term
A common way to share resources on a p-n-p network is by modifying the faile-share controls via the computers operating system (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
Resource sharing is controlled by a central computer or authority (T/F)
Definition
False
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Clients on a Client/server network share their resources directly with each other(T/F)
Definition
False
Term
Networks are usually only arranged in a ring, bus, or star formation, with hybrid combinations of these formations not possible (T/F)
Definition
False
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Protocols ensure that data are transfered whole, in sequence, and without error from one node on a network to another (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
Every process that occurs during network communications can be associated with a layer of the OSI model (T/F)
Definition
True
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The primary function of protocols at the session layer is to translate network addresses into their physical counterparts and decide how route data from the sender to the reciever (T/F)
Definition
False
Term
Addressing is a system for assigning unique id numbers to devices on a network.  (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
WAN
Definition
Wide Area network
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MAN
Definition
Metro area network
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LAN
Definition
Local area network
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NIC
Definition
Network interface controller
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NOS
Definition
Network operating system
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Application layer
Definition
provides interface between software applications and network for interpeting applications' requests and requirments
Term
Presentation Layer
Definition
Allows hosts and applications to use a common language; performs data formating, encyption, and compression
Term
Session layer
Definition
Establishes, maintains, and terminates user connections
Term
Transport layer
Definition
Ensures accurate delivory of data through flow control, segmentation and reassembly, error correction, and acknowledgement
Term
Network layer
Definition
Establishes network connections; translates network addresses into their physical counterparts and determines routing
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Data Link layer
Definition
Packages data in frames appropriate to network transmission method
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Physical layer
Definition
Manages signaling to and from physical network connections
Term
A network that uses a server to enable clients to share data, data storage space, and devices is known as a(n)
Definition
Client/server network
Term
A(n ________ is a computer on a network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network
Definition
Client
Term
A computer on a network that manages shared resources is know as a ____________
Definition
Server
Term
The functions provided by a network are usualy refered to as __________
Definition
Network services
Term
A server that provides file services is called a(n)
Definition
File server
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The ___________ goal is to establish international technological standards to facilitate global exchange of information and barrier-free trade
Definition
ISO
Term
___________ layer services facilitate communication between software applications and lower layer network services so that the network can interpret an application's request and, in turn, the application can interpret data sent from the network
Definition
Application
Term
Transport layer protocols that do not establish a connection before transmission and make no effort to ensure that data is delivered error-free are called _____________ protocols
Definition
Connectionless
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A(n) _________ is usually composed of a group of nodes that use the same communication channel for all of their traffic
Definition
Segment
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___________ is the process of reconstructing the segmented data units
Definition
reassembly
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At the Network layer, _________ ensures that packets issued to the network are no larger then the network's maximum trasmission unit size
Definition
Fragmentation
Term
________ is an organization composed of more then 1k representitives from industry and government who together determine standards for the electronics industry and other fields, such as chemical and nuclear eng, health and safety, and construction
Definition
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
Term
___________ is a trade organization composed of representatives from electronics manufacturing firms across the united states
Definition
EIA (Electronics Industries Alliance)
Term
The ______ is a specialized United Nations agency that regulates international telecommunications, including radio and TV frequencies, satellite and telephony specifications, network infrastructure, and tariffs applied to global communications.
Definition
ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
Term
____________ is a technical advisory group of researchers and technical professionals interested in overseeing the Internet's design and management
Definition
IAB (Internet Architecture Board)
Term
_________ adresses contain 2 parts; a block address and a device ID
Definition
MAC
Term
________ is the process of gauging the appropriate rate of transmition based on how fast the recipient can accept data
Definition
Flow control
Term
A(n)______is a structured package for moving data that includes not only the raw data, or payload, but also the sender's and reciever's network addresses, and error checking and control data
Definition
Frame
Term
_________ is a method of identifying segments that belong to the same group of subdivided data
Definition
sequencing
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________ are added to data at the source and verified at the destination
Definition
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