Chapter 5 - LAN Protocols
TRUE/FALSE
1. ARCnet is an early proprietary network alternative that uses specialized packets with tokens and that
employs a bus-star network design.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 214
2. IPX/SPX cannot be used with NetWare 6.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 214
3. When you configure NWLink IPX/SPX on most Windows-based operating systems, the default is to
have the operating system automatically detect the Ethernet frame type already in use on the network.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 217
4. NDIS can bind only one protocol to a single NIC.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 218
5. NetBIOS is a protocol.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 221
6. With the advent of Windows 2000 and .NET server, TCP/IP is required over NetBEUI for Active
Directory and Internet compatibility.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 235
7. AppleTalk Phase I enables internetworking.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 222
8. A NetWare or a Windows 2000 server can be configured as a server for Macintosh computers, as long
as AppleTalk Phase II is used.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 226
9. AARP resolves computer and domain names to IP addresses when IP is used with AppleTalk.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 225
MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE
1. The "X" in IPX stands for Xerox. _________________________
ANS: F, Exchange
PTS: 1 REF: 214
, 2. SPX uses connection-oriented services. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 215
3. ODI is made by Microsoft. _________________________
ANS: F, Novell
PTS: 1 REF: 217
4. Most implementations of Windows NT/2000/.NET Server use NetBEUI.
_________________________
ANS: F, TCP/IP
PTS: 1 REF: 220
5. NetBIOS provides naming services that are used on Microsoft networks.
_________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 221
6. Addressing in AppleTalk Phase I is accomplished by providing a node identification (ID).
_________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 223
7. Token ring communications are facilitated in AppleTalk Phase II though the use of ELAP.
_________________________
ANS: F, TLAP
PTS: 1 REF: 224
8. IMS is a software system that provides basic tools for programmers to interface with SNA.
_________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 231
9. The most effective way to increase network performance is to minimize the number of LAN protocols
that must cross each router. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 233
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which is not true?
a. LAN protocols enable effortless interchange among connected devices.
b. LAN protocols give meaning to simple electrical signals that are carried on network
communications cable.
c. For two computers to fully communicate, they must use the same protocol.
d. None of the above.
TRUE/FALSE
1. ARCnet is an early proprietary network alternative that uses specialized packets with tokens and that
employs a bus-star network design.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 214
2. IPX/SPX cannot be used with NetWare 6.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 214
3. When you configure NWLink IPX/SPX on most Windows-based operating systems, the default is to
have the operating system automatically detect the Ethernet frame type already in use on the network.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 217
4. NDIS can bind only one protocol to a single NIC.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 218
5. NetBIOS is a protocol.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 221
6. With the advent of Windows 2000 and .NET server, TCP/IP is required over NetBEUI for Active
Directory and Internet compatibility.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 235
7. AppleTalk Phase I enables internetworking.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 222
8. A NetWare or a Windows 2000 server can be configured as a server for Macintosh computers, as long
as AppleTalk Phase II is used.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 226
9. AARP resolves computer and domain names to IP addresses when IP is used with AppleTalk.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 225
MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE
1. The "X" in IPX stands for Xerox. _________________________
ANS: F, Exchange
PTS: 1 REF: 214
, 2. SPX uses connection-oriented services. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 215
3. ODI is made by Microsoft. _________________________
ANS: F, Novell
PTS: 1 REF: 217
4. Most implementations of Windows NT/2000/.NET Server use NetBEUI.
_________________________
ANS: F, TCP/IP
PTS: 1 REF: 220
5. NetBIOS provides naming services that are used on Microsoft networks.
_________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 221
6. Addressing in AppleTalk Phase I is accomplished by providing a node identification (ID).
_________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 223
7. Token ring communications are facilitated in AppleTalk Phase II though the use of ELAP.
_________________________
ANS: F, TLAP
PTS: 1 REF: 224
8. IMS is a software system that provides basic tools for programmers to interface with SNA.
_________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 231
9. The most effective way to increase network performance is to minimize the number of LAN protocols
that must cross each router. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 233
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which is not true?
a. LAN protocols enable effortless interchange among connected devices.
b. LAN protocols give meaning to simple electrical signals that are carried on network
communications cable.
c. For two computers to fully communicate, they must use the same protocol.
d. None of the above.
