WGU D481 - Section 2 OA prep exam with complete solutions 2024

Circuit-switched Creates a path between source and destination devices Extranet Private network for authorized external users to share information Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Internet Protocol (IP) Delivers packets across networks by handling routing decisions Internet Protocol (IP) Suite Another name for the TCP/IP suite Internetworking Connecting multiple computer networks Intranet Private, internal network Logical Topology Shows how devices connect to a specific segment of the network Network Topology Map of a network and how devices are connected Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model Framework of standards for computer system communication Packet-switched Networks that transmit packets as individual messages Physical Topology Physical network devices and devices used to connect Point-to-point Network Network consisting only of directly connected computers and devices Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Guarantees reliable data stream between two computers Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Reference Model Descriptive framework for computer network protocols Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Suite Collection that provides support to internet-capable systems and devices Data Link Layer Second layer of the OSI model, also called Layer 2 Bridges Network devices that interconnect two or more LANs Ethernet Wired system for connecting devices in local area networks Hub Hardware device that connects multiple networking devices IEEE 802.3 Standards Ethernet standards and protocols established by IEEE IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Standards Standard specifications for Ethernet Physical Layer First layer of the OSI model, also called Layer 1 Protocol Established set of rules for data transmission across devices Redundancy Providing alternate means for network to continue functioning Repeater Device that receives and amplifies a signal Resilience Ability to continue providing acceptable service despite challenges Structured Wiring System Modular cable solution that is flexible Switches Networking equipment that allows multiple devices to communicate Connection-oriented Protocol Sets up a connection between source and destination Connectionless Protocol Treats each connection individually Datagram Packets transmitted across networks Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Organization overseeing IP address allocatio