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Computer Networks → Introduction to Computer Networks 2

Third generation of firewall offers_ to prevent web fingerprint attacks.
web application firewall
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IP address helps to a computer connected to a network.
uniquely identify
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Computer Networks → Types of Networks 2

The identity management system binds logical addresses to for reputed servers.
mac address
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Port number on a computer host connected to a network denotes a .
both a & b
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Computer Networks → Network Topologies 2

IPS in firewall stands for .
intrusion prevention system
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A program which runs in the background and sends results requested by a client is called a .
server
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Computer Networks → OSI Reference Model 2

Third generation firewalls were otherwise called .
application filters
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Firewall can .
both a & b
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Computer Networks → TCP/IP Model 2

Second generation firewalls were otherwise called .
stateful filters
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Firewall can be implemented through .
both a & b
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Computer Networks → Physical Layer 2

First generation firewalls were otherwise called .
packet filters
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The design adopted for connecting several hosts on a network is called .
topology
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Computer Networks → Data Link Layer 2

Third general firewalls operated at layer of the OSI model.
7
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When 2 devices are connected through a dedicated line, it is topology.
point to point
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Computer Networks → Network Layer 2

Second general firewalls operated at layer of the OSI model.
4
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When all nodes are connected to a central hub, it is topology.
star
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Computer Networks → Transport Layer 2

First general firewalls operated at layer of the OSI model.
3
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Usually, the network connecting hosts inside a single building is called .
lan
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Computer Networks → Session Layer 2

Filtering connections and disallowing prohibited connections is carried out using .
firewall
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Usually, the network connecting hosts located in several cities or nations is called .
wan
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Computer Networks → Presentation Layer 2

Connection to the Internet requires enforcement of security.
high
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When network hosts are connected without wires, protocol is used.
wlan
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Computer Networks → Application Layer 2

The address 2001:db8:a0b:12f0::1 is formatted in .
ipv6
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MODEM is a device used for converting .
both a & b
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Computer Networks → IP Addressing 2

Internet is constituted of .
network of networks
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MODEM is used to convey data over .
telephone line
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Computer Networks → Subnetting 2

Computers and devices can be connected using technology to create a network.
both a & b
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Hub is to switch/ bridge since it repeats data even to the unwanted connections.
inferior
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Computer Networks → Routing Algorithms 2

Most of the wired network connections use .
optical fibre cable (ofc)
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Switch is to a hub since unwanted repetitions are curtailed.
superior
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Computer Networks → Switching Techniques 2

The port for connecting broadband cable to a computer is called .
both a & b
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The device which connects one Local Area Network to another Local Area Network is called
bridge
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Computer Networks → DNS 2

Wireless network connections use technologies.
both a & b
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A cable with single copper core and braided metal shield is called .
coaxial cable
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Computer Networks → HTTP and HTTPS 2

are the hardware devices that help the computer to connect to a network.
all of them
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Fibre optic cables are interferences from electric cables and electromagnetic waves.
unaffected by
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Computer Networks → FTP and SMTP 2

MODEM stands for .
modulation demodulation
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Wireless networks communicate using signal instead of cables.
all of them
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Computer Networks → Wireless Networks 2

Routers help in .
both a & b
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In the modern days, is the best choice for wireless networking.
wifi
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