TAMU ISTM 210 Exam 2 (Prof. Phinney) Exam fully solved & updated
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Network - (ANSWER)Two or more computers connect together
communicate, share - (ANSWER)The purpose of a computer network is to ________________________
and __________________________ resources.
Network Interface Controller Card - (ANSWER)Plugged into the motherboard and allows a network cable
to be plugged in
Client - (ANSWER)Anything that makes up a network, usually computers, smartphones, peripheral
devices connected to a central computer
server - (ANSWER)The purpose of a ___________________ is to share data or hardware and software
resources among clients.
Network Ready - (ANSWER)Term used to describe a computer that already has an NIC card built in
Ethernet Cord - (ANSWER)Most common NIC
Media Access Control address - (ANSWER)The ethernet cord provides the computer with a unique 48-bit
address called a ______________________________.
Protocol - (ANSWER)A rule that governs computer or network usage
Twisted Wire - (ANSWER)The most common form of ethernet cable wire
Network Hub - (ANSWER)The central location of the computer network
, TAMU ISTM 210 Exam 2 (Prof. Phinney) Exam fully solved & updated
(latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - (ANSWER)Protocol that guarantees the reliability of
the computer file received by the network's end user; will not send unless all packets are available
User Datagram Protocol - (ANSWER)Protocol used primarily for streaming videos
does not - (ANSWER)UDP (does or does not) need all packets in order for the file to be viewed
Network Operating System - (ANSWER)Software the controls an entire network
Cisco Systems, Inc. - (ANSWER)A company that the book used as an example of an NOS provider
Network Administrator - (ANSWER)Oversees the NOS and is responsible for authenticating all users of a
network; also ensures the network is running smoothly and is secure
Network Topology - (ANSWER)The mapping of a physical network and logical interconnections between
nodes
Bus Topology - (ANSWER)Topology in a line - called the "backbone" - with two endpoints; anyone on the
network can receive data simultaneously
Backbone - (ANSWER)Another name for the long line in a Bus Topology network
Star Topology - (ANSWER)Topology with nodes that radiate around a central node in a spoke-like fashion
Star - (ANSWER)(Bus, star, or ring) is the MOST common form of network topology
Ring - (ANSWER)(Bus, star, or ring) is the LEAST common form of network topology
(latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
Network - (ANSWER)Two or more computers connect together
communicate, share - (ANSWER)The purpose of a computer network is to ________________________
and __________________________ resources.
Network Interface Controller Card - (ANSWER)Plugged into the motherboard and allows a network cable
to be plugged in
Client - (ANSWER)Anything that makes up a network, usually computers, smartphones, peripheral
devices connected to a central computer
server - (ANSWER)The purpose of a ___________________ is to share data or hardware and software
resources among clients.
Network Ready - (ANSWER)Term used to describe a computer that already has an NIC card built in
Ethernet Cord - (ANSWER)Most common NIC
Media Access Control address - (ANSWER)The ethernet cord provides the computer with a unique 48-bit
address called a ______________________________.
Protocol - (ANSWER)A rule that governs computer or network usage
Twisted Wire - (ANSWER)The most common form of ethernet cable wire
Network Hub - (ANSWER)The central location of the computer network
, TAMU ISTM 210 Exam 2 (Prof. Phinney) Exam fully solved & updated
(latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - (ANSWER)Protocol that guarantees the reliability of
the computer file received by the network's end user; will not send unless all packets are available
User Datagram Protocol - (ANSWER)Protocol used primarily for streaming videos
does not - (ANSWER)UDP (does or does not) need all packets in order for the file to be viewed
Network Operating System - (ANSWER)Software the controls an entire network
Cisco Systems, Inc. - (ANSWER)A company that the book used as an example of an NOS provider
Network Administrator - (ANSWER)Oversees the NOS and is responsible for authenticating all users of a
network; also ensures the network is running smoothly and is secure
Network Topology - (ANSWER)The mapping of a physical network and logical interconnections between
nodes
Bus Topology - (ANSWER)Topology in a line - called the "backbone" - with two endpoints; anyone on the
network can receive data simultaneously
Backbone - (ANSWER)Another name for the long line in a Bus Topology network
Star Topology - (ANSWER)Topology with nodes that radiate around a central node in a spoke-like fashion
Star - (ANSWER)(Bus, star, or ring) is the MOST common form of network topology
Ring - (ANSWER)(Bus, star, or ring) is the LEAST common form of network topology
