Q: True or false: Most devices are purely a server or a client. or Q: True or false: The majority of gadgets are just clients or servers.      True False Explanation: Not true. The term “client-server model” refers to a concept in which clients and servers are separate entities, yet many current gadgets may perform the functions of both. A…

Q: A Local Area Network (LAN) uses Category 6 cabling. An issue with a connection results in a network link degradation and only one device can communicate at a time, but information can still go in either direction. What is the connection operating at? or Q: Category 6 cabling is used in local area networks, or LANs. Information may still…

Q: What is the most common type of cabling used for connecting computing devices? or Q: Which kind of cable is most often used to connect computers? VGA Cable SATA Cable Power Cable Twisted Pair Cable Explanation: Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable is the form of wiring that is used the most often in the process of connecting computers and other…

Q: How many octets are there in a MAC address? or Q: A MAC address has how many octets? 4 5 8 6 Explanation: A MAC address, which stands for “Media Access Control,” is made up of six octets, which are also referred to as bytes or pairs of hexadecimal numbers. A different section of the MAC address is represented by…

Q: What address is used for Ethernet broadcasts? or Q: What address does an Ethernet broadcast use? FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:00 00:00:00:00:00:00 11:11:11:11:11:11 Explanation: When transmitting data over Ethernet, broadcasts make use of a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address that is referred to as the broadcast address. In Ethernet, the broadcast address is denoted by the destination address field being filled with…

Q: What is a cyclical redundancy check? or Q: A cyclical redundancy check: what is it? A way for two computers to synchronize their clocks. A technique that allows for multiple logical LANs to operate on the same equipment. A mathematical calculation used to ensure that all data arrived intact. The actual data being transported by an Ethernet frame. Explanation: A…

Q: The ____________ consists of devices and means of transmitting bits across computer networks. or Q: Devices and methods for sending bits over computer networks make up the ____________. modulation physical layer network layer data link layer Explanation: The “physical layer” of a computer network refers to the hardware and protocols used to move data packets throughout the network. The physical…

Q: Which device forwards data and operates at layer three of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model? or Q: Which gadget uses the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model’s third layer to forward data? Client Switch Router Hub Explanation: A router is a device that works at Layer 3 of the TCP/IP architecture and is responsible for the forwarding of…

Q: Which type of communication does a telephone use? or Q: How can a telephone facilitate communication? Full duplex Twisted Half Duplex Simplex Explanation: The term “full-duplex” refers to the kind of communication that is generally used by telephones. Full-duplex communication enables both the caller and the receiver to speak and listen simultaneously, simulating the flow of a real conversation between…

Q: What does the letter B represent in a Media Access Control (MAC) address? or Q: What does a Media Access Control (MAC) address’s letter B stand for? 9 10 15 11 Explanation: When writing a Media Access Control (MAC) address, the letter “B” is equivalent to the hexadecimal number 11, and vice versa. The notation used to write MAC addresses…