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Cisco Network Fundamentals

Subjects : cisco, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Dividing data streams into smaller pieces suitable for transmission is called multiplexing - segmentation - encapsulation - or protocol?






2. SMB stands for what?






3. The application layer is which layer of the OSI model?






4. Which term describes a specific set of rules that determine the formatting of messages and the process of encapsulation used to forward data?






5. FTP requires ___(a number)___________ connection(s) between client and server to successfully transfer files. 1 - 2 - 3 or 4?






6. NAK is?






7. Typical port for POP?






8. DNS is used to resolve internet names to ________________? (Hint: plural)






9. What layer is the top layer in both the OSI and TCP/IP models?






10. Is a connection using Telnet






11. Three functions performed by Presentation Layer






12. Linux uses SAMBA - which is a version of which file transfer protocol?






13. Typical port for DHCP?






14. The TCP/IP application layer consists roughly of which three OSI layers?






15. Is ebay P2P or client/server?






16. Typical port for HTTP?






17. Typical ports for FTP?






18. MX is what?






19. Which is associated with the network layer? IP address - frames - MAC address or physical addressing?






20. The elements of communication include a message source - a message destination - and a _________ - or medium to transport the message.






21. What is a server daemon?

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22. A ___________ provides the function for doing something - whereas a ___________ provides the rules the service uses






23. ACK is what?






24. End vs Intermediary Device






25. Which is the most popular network service? HTTP - FTP - Telnet or Email?






26. Mnemonic for OSI layers






27. What type of addressing is find at the OSI layer 2?






28. Typical port for Telnet?






29. What does IP stand for?






30. Generally - which is best for end-user devices? Dynamic (DHCP) addressing or static?






31. What two separate processes does the email server operate?






32. The HELO command does what in SMTP?






33. What DOS command displays all the cached DNS entries on a WinXP/Win2k system?






34. Converged Network






35. Which OSI layer is associated with IP addressing? 1 - 2 - 3 or 4?






36. Which layer is concerned with end to end message delivery?






37. Protocols perform what tasks?






38. Which is associated with layer 4 of the OSI model--IP - TCP - FTP - or TFTP?






39. In the client/server model - the device requesting the service is referred to as the ...?






40. The three most common HTTP message types are?






41. Give an example of a top level domain






42. Layers of TCP/IP Model






43. Interweaving multiple data streams into one shared communication channel is?






44. HTTP is used to...

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45. What is GET?






46. A limited-use protocol owned by a company is?






47. A device that moves data between networks?






48. The device that connects another device to the media?






49. Typical port for DNS?






50. What is the correct OSI top down layer order?