Computer Networking

note!Answer: D) Universal Naming Convention
UNC stands for Universal Naming Convention, a format for specifying network file paths.

note!Answer: C) WAN
A WAN (Wide Area Network) spans large geographic areas such as countries or continents.

note!Answer: D) BSB
TCP/IP, HTTP and FTP are network protocols; BSB is not a networking protocol.

note!Answer: A) Star topology
In a star topology, all workstations connect to a central server or hub.

note!Answer: A) Fiber optics
Fiber optic cables carry data as light pulses and offer the highest bandwidth and speed.

note!Answer: B) RJ 45
UTP cables terminate with RJ-45 connectors in Ethernet networks.

note!Answer: A) SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used to send email.

note!Answer: A) TCP/IP
TCP/IP is the fundamental network protocol suite of the Internet.

note!Answer: B) DNS
The Domain Name System (DNS) translates a website's domain name into its IP address.

note!Answer: C) Ethernet
Bus, ring and star are network topologies; Ethernet is a networking technology/standard.

note!Answer: D) Internet protocol address
An IP address is the numerical address assigned to a device connected to a network.

note!Answer: D) Browser
A web browser such as Chrome or Firefox lets users access and display web pages.

note!Answer: D) All of the above
WANs can use telephone lines, microwave links and satellites as transmission media.

note!Answer: A) Wide Area Network
WAN stands for Wide Area Network.

note!Answer: D) All of the above
Networking enables internet access, email, and data sharing.

note!Answer: A) TCP/IP
TCP/IP is the core protocol suite used for internet connections.

note!Answer: C) Fiber optics
Fiber optic cable transfers data faster than copper cables.

note!Answer: D) 8 cable
RJ-45 connectors use 8 wires (4 twisted pairs).

note!Answer: A) Modem
A modem performs modulation and demodulation.

note!Answer: A) Computer within a building
A LAN, not a WAN, is used for computers within a single building.