Computer Science/Information System 101 - Introduction to Computer Information » Summer 2021 » Chapter 8 Quiz

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Question #1
________ uses standard telephone lines to provide high-speed connections.
A.   Cellular
B.   DSL
C.   Satellite
D.   Cable
Question #2
WANs are widely used by organizations to link personal computers and to share printers and other resources.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Network operating systems (NOS) control and coordinate the activities of all computers and other devices on a network.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
Modulation is the name of the process of converting from digital to analog.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
A hierarchical network topology in which each device is connected to a central node, either directly or through one or more other devices, is also called a(n) ________ network.
A.   bus
B.   tree
C.   star
D.   mesh
Question #6
________ is a term relating to sending data to a satellite.
A.   Downlink
B.   Dowload
C.   Uplink
D.   Upload
Question #7
In a client/server network, the ________ provides access to resources and services.
A.   server
B.   switch
C.   client
D.   gateway
Question #8
A LAN set up for a household's personal use is called a(n) ________ network.
A.   client
B.   servant
C.   home
D.   gateway
Question #9
This type of network strategy uses central servers to coordinate and supply services to other nodes on the network.
A.   Peer-to-peer
B.   BitTorrent
C.   Client/server
D.   Personal Area Network
Question #10
A MAN is a network that is frequently used as links between office buildings that are located throughout a city.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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