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ch4 Ques

The document is a test bank of multiple choice questions about concepts in the physical layer of the OSI model. It covers topics like the encapsulation process, encoding, bandwidth, throughput, cable types (UTP, STP, coaxial), connectors (BNC, N-type, F-type), Ethernet cable standards (straight-through vs crossover), limitations of wireless like interference, and more. The questions are at a basic level, testing understanding of fundamental physical layer and networking concepts.

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The document is a test bank of multiple choice questions about concepts in the physical layer of the OSI model. It covers topics like the encapsulation process, encoding, bandwidth, throughput, cable types (UTP, STP, coaxial), connectors (BNC, N-type, F-type), Ethernet cable standards (straight-through vs crossover), limitations of wireless like interference, and more. The questions are at a basic level, testing understanding of fundamental physical layer and networking concepts.

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Test Bank on Lecture 4

1. The physical layer of the receiving device passes bits up to which higher level layer?
a) Application b) Presentation c) Network d) Data link
2. What PDU is received by the physical layer for encoding and transmission?
a) Frame b) Segment c) Packet d) Bits
3. What is the function of the physical layer in the encapsulation process?
a) Creates frames. b) Routes frames. c) Encode frames. d) Compress frames.
4. How are the bits in a frame represented by the physical layer sent over the media?
a) Single signal. b) A series of signals. c) Compressed signal. d) Encrypted signal.
5. Which of the following is NOT a functional area addressed by physical layer standards?
A) Physical components B) Data Link layer C) Encoding D) Signaling
6. Which of the following functional areas of physical layer standards deals with the actual
hardware components used for transmitting and receiving signals?
A) Physical Components B) Encoding C) Signaling D) Networking
7. What is the purpose of encoding in data communication?
A) converts analog signals to digital B) provides encryption
C) Convert bits into a predefined code
D) Synchronizes communication between sender and receiver
8. What is bandwidth in the context of data communication?
A) The speed at which bits travel
B) The amount of data that can be carried by a medium
C) The distance over which data can be transferred
D) The number of errors that can be corrected during data transfer
9. Which of the following is NOT a unit of measure for bandwidth?
A) Kbps B) Mbps C) TbpsD) Hertz
10. Which of the following is the measure of the transfer of bits across a medium over a
given period of time?
A) Latency B) Throughput C) Goodput D) Overhead
11. What is goodput in the context of data communication?
A) The time it takes for data to travel from one point to another, including delays
B) The measure of the transfer of bits across a medium over a given period of time
C) The amount of usable data transferred over a given period of time
D) The amount of overhead required for data transfer
12. Which of the following counters EMI and RFI by using shielding techniques and special
connectors?
a) UTP b) STP c) coaxial
13. Which of the following terminates with BNC, N type and F type connectors?
a) UTP b) STP c) coaxial
14. Which type of cable is used to connect a network host to a network device such as a
switch or hub?
a) Ethernet Crossover b) Straight-through c) Rollover d) None of the above
15. Which wiring standard is used on both ends of a Straight-through cable?
a) T568A b) T568B c) Both T568A and T568B d) None of the above
16. Which type of cable is used to connect two network hosts?
a) Ethernet Crossover b) Straight-through c) Rollover d) None of the above
17. What is one of the limitations of wireless?
a) High-cost b) Limited mobility c) Poor signal quality d) Coverage area
18. What is a common issue that can disrupt wireless communication?
a) Power outage b) Physical damage to the devices
c) Interference d) None of the above

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