True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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1.
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ARCNet uses a token passing access method.
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2.
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ARCNet network cards must have their configuration information set using DIP
switches.
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3.
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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.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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In
the picture below, if node B goes down, what will happen?
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.. | | |
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5.
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This
access method is used by FDDI.
a. | CSMA/CA | b. | CSMA/CD | c. | Polling | d. | Token
Passing | | |
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6.
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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 | | |
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7.
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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 | | |
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8.
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In
the accompanying picture, Node A has a message for Node C. Which computers on the network will read
this frame?
a. | A and
C | b. | C
only | c. | AB and
C | d. | All of the
computers on the network read the frame | | |
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9.
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Every
node in a token ring network connects to a:
a. | MAUS | b. | MSAU | c. | Gateway | d. | Server | | |
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10.
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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 | | |
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11.
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The
logical topology of a token ring network is a:
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12.
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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. | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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13.
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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
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ARCNet uses a __-ohm terminator.
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15.
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The
picture below is of a(n) _________ network.
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Matching
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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 | | |
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16.
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A
computer in the ring ____ the token.
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17.
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If a
computer has data to send it _________.
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18.
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When
a computer is holding the token, it proceeds to _______.
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19.
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As
the data frame is passed around the network, each computer checks the frame to see if it is the
intended ________ of the data.
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20.
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When
the computer receives the data frame it, _______ and then sends the modified frame onto the
network.
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21.
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The
original sending computer receives the updated data frame, ______ the receipt of the frame, and then
sends the token back out onto the network.
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22.
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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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