FCP Network Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the purpose of the OSI model?

Accepted Answer

To provide a standard framework for understanding network communications

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To replace all networking equipment

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To encrypt all network traffic

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To monitor network performance only

Question 2

What is the difference between TCP and UDP?

Accepted Answer

TCP provides reliable, ordered delivery; UDP provides faster, connectionless delivery

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They are identical protocols

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TCP is for wireless; UDP is for wired connections

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UDP is more reliable than TCP

Question 3

What is an IP address?

Accepted Answer

A unique numerical identifier assigned to each device on a network

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A physical address of a network device

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A type of network cable

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A security protocol

Question 4

What is the function of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules

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To boost internet speed

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To store website data locally

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To compress network traffic

Question 5

What is DNS?

Accepted Answer

Domain Name System — translates domain names to IP addresses

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Digital Network Security

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Data Network Switch

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Distributed Node System

Question 6

What is a VPN?

Accepted Answer

A Virtual Private Network that creates an encrypted connection over a public network

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A Very Private Network that uses special hardware

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A Visual Processing Node for graphics

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A Verified Public Network