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Token Ring, FDDI, and Arcnet Quiz

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

ARCNet uses a token passing access method.
 

 2. 

ARCNet network cards must have their configuration information set using DIP switches.
 

 3. 

When a token is passed in ARCNet it goes in order from one network card to the network card with the next highest MAC address in the network.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 

In the picture below, if node B goes down, what will happen?

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a.
Communication can take place from D to C and from C to A but not from A to D or A to C
b.
Communication can take place from D to C and from D to A but not from C to A
c.
Communication can continue among all working nodes.
d.
Communication stops until the node is physically removed from the network..
 

 5. 

This access method is used by FDDI.
a.
CSMA/CA
b.
CSMA/CD
c.
Polling
d.
Token Passing
 

 6. 

This access method sends around a special frame to each computer. If a computer has data to send, it captures the special frame and sends the data.
a.
CSMA/CA
b.
CSMA/CD
c.
Polling
d.
Token Passing
 

 7. 

Node D did not return a reply to the beacon just sent out by the active monitor. What is the next thing that will happen?
a.
Node D will be sent another beacon
b.
Node D will be removed from the network by the MSAU.
c.
The network will cease functioning.
d.
Nothing
 

 8. 

In the accompanying picture, Node A has a message for Node C. Which computers on the network will read this frame?

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a.
A and C
b.
C only
c.
AB and C
d.
All of the computers on the network read the frame
 

 9. 

Every node in a token ring network connects to a:
a.
MAUS
b.
MSAU
c.
Gateway
d.
Server
 

 10. 

A token ring network uses a process called ____ in order to ensure that all nodes on the network are communicating.
a.
Token passing
b.
Beaconing
c.
Frames
d.
Polling
 

 11. 

The logical topology of a token ring network is a:
a.
Star
b.
Bus
c.
Ring
d.
Mesh
 

 12. 

Which of the following best describes an ARCNet network?
a.
ARCNet is an up and coming technology that is being seen more and more in businesses today
b.
ARCNet is often seen in older non-profit businesses who have received donations of equipment from companies. It is not state of the art.
c.
ARCNet is an extremely fault tolerant and fast network that is easily upgradeable.
d.
ARCNet utilizes a physical ring topology and contention based access method.
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 13. 

Which of the following are features of FDDI networks?

A. Uses contention based access method.
B. Uses a double ring topology for fault tolerance.
C. Uses fiber optic cabling.
D. Often used as a backbone to connect networks of dissimilar types together.
E. Devices on the network are attached to two rings

Type the letters of the answers below in order, all small letters, with no spaces. Example, if you think the answers are a, b, and c you would type:

abc
 

 

 14. 

ARCNet uses a __-ohm terminator.
 

 

 15. 

The picture below is of a(n) _________ network.
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Matching
 
 
Token Passing Matching
a.
captures
b.
holds the token
c.
transmits the data frame
d.
recipient
e.
updates the frame status
f.
acknowledges
g.
4 Mbps
h.
16 Mbps
 

 16. 

A computer in the ring ____ the token.
 

 17. 

If a computer has data to send it _________.
 

 18. 

When a computer is holding the token, it proceeds to _______.
 

 19. 

As the data frame is passed around the network, each computer checks the frame to see if it is the intended ________ of the data.
 

 20. 

When the computer receives the data frame it, _______ and then sends the modified frame onto the network.
 

 21. 

The original sending computer receives the updated data frame, ______ the receipt of the frame, and then sends the token back out onto the network.
 

 22. 

If one NIC on the network is 4 Mbps, but the rest of the NICs on the network are 16 Mbps what is the speed of the network set at?
 



 
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