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Cisco Network Fundamentals

Subjects : cisco, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Linux uses SAMBA - which is a version of which file transfer protocol?






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






3. Typical port for DHCP?






4. Mnemonic for OSI layers






5. NAK is?






6. ACK is what?






7. Four characteristics that are addressed by network architecture design






8. Typical port for SMTP?






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






10. SMB stands for what?






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






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






13. Typical ports for FTP?






14. Give an example of a top level domain






15. Layers of TCP/IP Model






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






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






18. MX is what?






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






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






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






22. Typical port for Telnet?






23. Three functions performed by Presentation Layer






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






25. Typical port for HTTP?






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






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






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






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






30. What does IP stand for?






31. What does MUA stand for?






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






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






34. The HELO command does what in SMTP?






35. Is a connection using Telnet






36. Typical port for POP?






37. Is ebay P2P or client/server?






38. Converged Network






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






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






41. Protocols perform what tasks?






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A device that moves data between networks?






49. HTTP is used to...


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