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Cisco Network Fundamentals

Subjects : cisco, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Is a connection using Telnet






2. Three functions performed by Presentation Layer






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






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






5. MX is what?






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






7. Layers of TCP/IP Model






8. Typical port for DNS?






9. Typical port for SMTP?






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






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






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






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






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






15. NAK is?






16. Is ebay P2P or client/server?






17. The HELO command does what in SMTP?






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






19. Typical port for POP?






20. Converged Network






21. What is a peer-to-peer network?






22. What is GET?






23. Client and server processes are considered to be in what layer?






24. HTTP is used to...

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






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






27. Typical port for DHCP?






28. Dividing data streams into smaller pieces suitable for transmission is called multiplexing - segmentation - encapsulation - or protocol?






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






30. Give an example of a top level domain






31. Mnemonic for OSI layers






32. Typical port for HTTP?






33. What is a server daemon?

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34. Which is the best bet for network devices like gateways - switches - servers and printers--dynamic or static addressing?






35. End vs Intermediary Device






36. Linux/UNIX uses _____________ for sharing resources with Microsoft networks?






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. What does IP stand for?






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






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






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






47. ACK is what?






48. DHCP enables clients on a network to...






49. The three most common HTTP message types are?






50. Protocols perform what tasks?