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Cisco Network Fundamentals

Subjects : cisco, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. What does IP stand for?






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






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






4. HTTP is used to...

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5. The HELO command does what in SMTP?






6. What does MUA stand for?






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






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






9. MX is what?






10. The three most common HTTP message types are?






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






12. Is ebay P2P or client/server?






13. End vs Intermediary Device






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






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






16. Is a connection using Telnet






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






18. Four characteristics that are addressed by network architecture design






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






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






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






22. Layers of TCP/IP Model






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






24. Protocols perform what tasks?






25. Converged Network






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






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






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






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






30. ACK is what?






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






32. What does SMTP stand for?






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






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






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






36. Give an example of a top level domain






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






38. What is GET?






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






40. Typical port for POP?






41. A device that moves data between networks?






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






43. Mnemonic for OSI layers






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






45. Typical port for DHCP?






46. Typical ports for FTP?






47. Typical port for SMTP?






48. What is a server daemon?

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49. Typical port for DNS?






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