Computer Networking

1. How are networks classified? a. Based on the number of nodes. b. Based on the distance separating communicating computers. c. Based on the speed of network communication. d. All of the above. 2. A is a portion of a LAN in which all nodes are directly connected. a. Segment b. Subnetwork c. SubLAN d. intranet 3. What is a primary difference between a MAN and a campus network? a. A campus network is usually wireless, and a MAN is wired b. They are both names for the same type of network. c. A campus network usually uses private facilities, and a MAN uses public facilities. d. None of these answers is correct. 4. What type of topology is normally used by a WAN? a. Mesh b. Ring c. Star d. Cloud 5. In common terminology, what is the difference between a program and a process? a. A program is a subset of a process. b. A process is a subset of a program. c. Both terms describe the same function. d. A program takes place in software, whereas a process is mechanical. 6. Which term describes sets of communication rules that give meaning to the signals exchanged by two nodes? a. Program b. Process c. Protocol 7. Which of these most closely defines a server? a. A Computer that is specifically designed as a server only b. Server refers to a process, not necessarily a particular machine c. Client and server processes interact with each other by d. All of these are applicable. g request/reply pairs