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Computer Networks → Introduction to Computer Networks 2

Using FTP, connection to remote FTP server may be terminated using the command .
bye/ quit
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In a network with 25 computers, which topology would require most extensive calling
Star
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Computer Networks → Types of Networks 2

Popular FTP clients are .
all of them
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Which topology features a point to point line configuration
All of above
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Computer Networks → Network Topologies 2

Usually, telnet connection is established using command followed by name of host.
telnet
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A cable break in which topology stops all transmission
Bus
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Computer Networks → OSI Reference Model 2

In networking, MAC stands for .
media access control
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The OSI model consist of
7 layers
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Computer Networks → TCP/IP Model 2

Logical address of a host connected to a network is otherwise called address.
all of them
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Dialog control is the function of which layer
Session
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Computer Networks → Physical Layer 2

The addresses of class A network has subnet mask of .
255.0.0.0
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Data unit is called a frame in
Data link layer
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Computer Networks → Data Link Layer 2

The addresses of class B network has subnet mask of .
255.255.0.0
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Communication between a computer and a keyboard involves ______________ transmission.
simplex
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Computer Networks → Network Layer 2

The addresses of class C network has subnet mask of .
255.255.255.0
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A television broadcast is an example of _______ transmission.
simplex
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Computer Networks → Transport Layer 2

First byte of class A network is in the range of .
1 - 126
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A _______ connection provides a dedicated link between two devices.
point-to-point
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Computer Networks → Session Layer 2

First byte of class B network is in the range of .
128 – 191
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In a _______ connection, more than two devices can share a single link.
multipoint
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Computer Networks → Presentation Layer 2

First byte of class C network is in the range of .
192 - 223
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In _______ transmission, the channel capacity is shared by both communicating devices at all times.
full-duplex
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Computer Networks → Application Layer 2

Each class A network supports hosts.
1,67,77,214
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In the original ARPANET, _______ were directly connected together.
IMPs
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Computer Networks → IP Addressing 2

Each class B network supports hosts.
65534
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This was the first network.
ARPANET
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Computer Networks → Subnetting 2

IPV4 has got_ bits for addressing of hosts.
32
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Which organization has authority over interstate and international commerce in the communications field?
FCC
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Computer Networks → Routing Algorithms 2

IPV6 has got bits for addressing of hosts.
128
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_______ are special-interest groups that quickly test, evaluate, and standardize new technologies.
Forums
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Computer Networks → Switching Techniques 2

IPV4 has got bytes for addressing of hosts.
4
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Which agency developed standards for physical connection interfaces and electronic signaling specifications?
EIA
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Computer Networks → DNS 2

IPV6 has got bytes for addressing of hosts.
16
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_______ is the protocol suite for the current Internet.
TCP/IP
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Computer Networks → HTTP and HTTPS 2

Rules that govern a communication exchange are
Protocol
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_______ refers to the structure or format of the data, meaning the order in which they are presented.
Syntax
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Computer Networks → FTP and SMTP 2

Performance of data communications depend on
All of above
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________ defines how a particular pattern to be interpreted, and what action is to be taken based on that interpretation.
Semantics
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Computer Networks → Wireless Networks 2

The information to be communicated in a data communication system is
Message
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_______ refers to two characteristics: when data should be sent and how fast it can be sent.
Timing
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