D081 QBM3 VERSION 5 INNOVATIVE AND
STRATEGIC THINKING COMPLETE TASK 1
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ mesh topology. Answer: connects all networking devices directly to
each other which provides full redundancy in the network paths
⩥ LAN (local area network). Answer: network of users that share
computer resources in a limited area
⩥ topology. Answer: architecture of a network
⩥ token ring topology. Answer: a network topology configured in a
logical ring that complements the token passing protocol
⩥ IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). Answer: one
of the major standards-setting bodies for technological development
⩥ deterministic. Answer: a type of network in which access to the
network is provided at fixed time intervals
,⩥ token ring hub. Answer: a hub that manages the passing of the token
in a token ring network
⩥ hub (multiport repeater). Answer: device that broadcasts the data it
receives to all devices connected to its ports
⩥ broadcast. Answer: transmission of data by a hub to all devices
connected to its ports
⩥ switch. Answer: establishes a direct connection from the sender to the
destination; a device that forwards a frame it receives directly out of the
port associated with its destination address
⩥ ports. Answer: the physical input/output interfaces to networking
hardware
⩥ OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection). Answer: a seven-layer
model that describes network functions
⩥ CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection).
Answer: the Ethernet LAN media access method
⩥ frame. Answer: a format that provides grouping of information for
transmission
,⩥ NIC (Network Interface Card). Answer: The electronic hardware used
to interface the computer to the network
⩥ MAC address. Answer: a unique 6-byte address assigned by the
vendor of a network interface card
⩥ Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI). Answer: the first 3 bytes of
the MAC address that identifies the manufacturer of the network
hardware
⩥ Ethernet, Physical, Hardware, or Adapter Address. Answer: other
names for MAC address
⩥ ipconfig /all. Answer: a command that enables the MAC address
information to be displayed from the command prompt
⩥ IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority). Answer: the agency
that assigns IP addresses
⩥ IP address. Answer: a unique 32-bit address that identifies on which
network a computer is located and differentiates the computer from all
other devices on the same network
, ⩥ network number. Answer: portion of an IP address that defines which
network an IP packet is originating from or being delivered to
⩥ host number (host address). Answer: portion of an IP address that
defines the location of a networking device connected to the network
⩥ private addresses. Answer: IP addresses set aside for use in private
intranets;
blocks
10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255,
172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255.
⩥ intranet. Answer: An internal network that provides file and resource
sharing but is not accessed from the Internet
⩥ IP Internetwork. Answer: A network that uses IP addressing for
identifying devices connected to the network
⩥ TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/internet protocol). Answer: the
protocol suite used for internetworks such as the Internet
⩥ Wi-Fi Alliance. Answer: organization that tests and certifies wireless
equipment for compliance with the 802.11x standards
STRATEGIC THINKING COMPLETE TASK 1
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ mesh topology. Answer: connects all networking devices directly to
each other which provides full redundancy in the network paths
⩥ LAN (local area network). Answer: network of users that share
computer resources in a limited area
⩥ topology. Answer: architecture of a network
⩥ token ring topology. Answer: a network topology configured in a
logical ring that complements the token passing protocol
⩥ IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). Answer: one
of the major standards-setting bodies for technological development
⩥ deterministic. Answer: a type of network in which access to the
network is provided at fixed time intervals
,⩥ token ring hub. Answer: a hub that manages the passing of the token
in a token ring network
⩥ hub (multiport repeater). Answer: device that broadcasts the data it
receives to all devices connected to its ports
⩥ broadcast. Answer: transmission of data by a hub to all devices
connected to its ports
⩥ switch. Answer: establishes a direct connection from the sender to the
destination; a device that forwards a frame it receives directly out of the
port associated with its destination address
⩥ ports. Answer: the physical input/output interfaces to networking
hardware
⩥ OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection). Answer: a seven-layer
model that describes network functions
⩥ CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection).
Answer: the Ethernet LAN media access method
⩥ frame. Answer: a format that provides grouping of information for
transmission
,⩥ NIC (Network Interface Card). Answer: The electronic hardware used
to interface the computer to the network
⩥ MAC address. Answer: a unique 6-byte address assigned by the
vendor of a network interface card
⩥ Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI). Answer: the first 3 bytes of
the MAC address that identifies the manufacturer of the network
hardware
⩥ Ethernet, Physical, Hardware, or Adapter Address. Answer: other
names for MAC address
⩥ ipconfig /all. Answer: a command that enables the MAC address
information to be displayed from the command prompt
⩥ IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority). Answer: the agency
that assigns IP addresses
⩥ IP address. Answer: a unique 32-bit address that identifies on which
network a computer is located and differentiates the computer from all
other devices on the same network
, ⩥ network number. Answer: portion of an IP address that defines which
network an IP packet is originating from or being delivered to
⩥ host number (host address). Answer: portion of an IP address that
defines the location of a networking device connected to the network
⩥ private addresses. Answer: IP addresses set aside for use in private
intranets;
blocks
10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255,
172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255.
⩥ intranet. Answer: An internal network that provides file and resource
sharing but is not accessed from the Internet
⩥ IP Internetwork. Answer: A network that uses IP addressing for
identifying devices connected to the network
⩥ TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/internet protocol). Answer: the
protocol suite used for internetworks such as the Internet
⩥ Wi-Fi Alliance. Answer: organization that tests and certifies wireless
equipment for compliance with the 802.11x standards
