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1

In a _______ connection, more than two devices can share a single link.
A)Point-to-point
B)Primary
C)Multipoint
D)Secondary
2

Communication between a computer and a keyboard involves ______________ transmission.
A)Full-duplex
B)Half-duplex
C)Simplex
D)Automatic
3

In a network with 25 computers, which topology would require the most extensive cabling?
A)Star
B)Mesh
C)Bus
D)Ring
4

Which topology requires a central controller or hub?
A)Star
B)Mesh
C)Bus
D)Ring
5

The _______ is the physical path over which a message travels.
A)Protocol
B)Medium
C)Signal
D)All the above
6

Which organization has authority over interstate and international commerce in the communications field?
A)ITU-T
B)IEEE
C)ISO
D)FCC
7

The information to be communicated in a data communications system is the _______.
A)Medium
B)Protocol
C)Transmission
D)Message
8

Frequency of failure and network recovery time after a failure are measures of the _______ of a network.
A)Performance
B)Security
C)Reliability
D)Feasibility
9

In _______ transmission, the channel capacity is shared by both communicating devices at all times.
A)Full-duplex
B)Simplex
C)Half-duplex
D)Half-simplex
10

An unauthorized user is a network _______ issue.
A)Performance
B)Reliability
C)Security
D)All the above
11

Which topology requires a multipoint connection?
A)Mesh
B)Star
C)Ring
D)Bus
12

A television broadcast is an example of _______ transmission.
A)Half-duplex
B)Full-duplex
C)Simplex
D)Automatic
13

A _______ connection provides a dedicated link between two devices.
A)Multipoint
B)Point-to-point
C)Primary
D)Secondary
14

A cable break in a _______ topology stops all transmission.
A)Mesh
B)Star
C)Primary
D)Bus





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