What is a static IP address?
A node that keeps the same IP address
A node that changes it's IP address
A node that does not have an IP address
What is a node?
A type of network hub
Any device connected to a network
A type of network switch
What is meant by a network's topology?
The arrangement, or pattern, in which all nodes are connected
The model of network such as client-server or peer-to-peer
The transmission medium used, wired or wireless
Which of the following best describes a star network?
Each node is directly connected to every other node
Each node is directly connected to at least two other nodes
All nodes indirectly connect to each other through one or more switches
What is the central cable in a bus network called?
Spine
Backbone
Ethernet
What type of media access control (MAC) address filter bans devices from a network?
White list
Grey list
Black list
What is meant by encryption?
Disguising a message so that it cannot be understood by anyone but its intended recipient
Abbreviating data for simpler transmission and storage
Password protecting a file
What is a protocol?
A set of rules governing communication across a network
A component of a packet
A unique serial number assigned to a network interface card/controller (NIC)
What is a MAC address?
A computer's address on the network
The address of a server on a network
What protocol is used to read emails?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)