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Acronyms

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Computer Networks

ISP stands for ____?

A
internet server provider
B
internal server provider
C
internet service provider
D
insta service provider
Explanation and memory cue

ISP stands for 'Internet Service Provider,' which is a company that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet and related services.

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Acronyms

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Computer Networks

IP stands for ____?

A
Intranet Process
B
Internet Process
C
Intranet Protocol
D
Internet Protocol
Explanation and memory cue

IP stands for 'Internet Protocol,' which is a fundamental protocol used for routing and addressing packets of data so that they can travel across networks and arrive at the correct destination.

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Duplex Modes

easy
Computer Networks

In which mode is the communication channel used in both directions at the same time?

A
Full-duplex
B
Simplex
C
Half-duplex
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In full-duplex mode, the communication channel allows data to be sent and received simultaneously in both directions, unlike simplex and half-duplex modes.

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Wireless Networking Modes

easy
Computer Networks

In which mode can computers that are associated send frames directly to each other?

A
Adhoc mode
B
Infrastructure mode
C
Structured mode
D
Anonymous mode
Explanation and memory cue

In Adhoc mode, computers communicate directly with each other without the need for a central access point, allowing them to send frames directly to one another.

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Data Transmission Devices

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Computer Networks

The device used to carry digital data on analogue lines is called a ____?

A
Modem
B
Multiplexer
C
Modulator
D
Demodulator
Explanation and memory cue

A modem (modulator-demodulator) is the device that converts digital data into analog signals for transmission over analog lines and converts received analog signals back into digital data, enabling digital communication over analog infrastructure.

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Ethernet Lan Speeds

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Computer Networks

744 The speed of communications between any two devices on the Ethernet LAN is ____?

A
10 Mbps
B
100 Mbps
C
10000 Mbps
D
Both A and B
Explanation and memory cue

Ethernet LAN speeds commonly include 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) and 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet). Both speeds are standard and widely used, so the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.

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Types Of Networks By Area

easy
Computer Networks

474 A ____ is a data communication system within a building, plant, or campus, or between nearby buildings.

A
MAN
B
LAN
C
WAN
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

A LAN (Local Area Network) is a data communication system confined to a limited geographic area such as a building, plant, campus, or nearby buildings, making it the correct choice.

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Types Of Networks By Area

easy
Computer Networks

478 MAN stands for____:

A
Metropolitan Area Number
B
Metro Area Network
C
Metropolitan Area Network
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

MAN stands for Metropolitan Area Network, which is a type of network that covers a larger geographic area than a Local Area Network (LAN) but smaller than a Wide Area Network (WAN).

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Network

medium
Computer Networks

Multiple users can access the mainframe connected through _____.

A
Workstation
B
Cluster Server frame
C
Server
D
Terminal
Explanation and memory cue

Multiple users can access a mainframe through terminals, which are input/output devices connected to the mainframe. Terminals allow users to interact with the mainframe remotely. Options like 'Cluster Server frame' are not standard terms for mainframe access.

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Network Topologies

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Computer Networks

In a network with 25 computers, which topology would require the most extensive cabling?

A
Star
B
Mesh
C
Bus
D
Ring
Explanation and memory cue

A mesh topology requires each computer to be connected to every other computer, resulting in the most extensive cabling compared to star, bus, or ring topologies.