ISTM 210 TAMU EXAM 2 (PROF. PHINNEY) WITH 100% CORRECT AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025
Computer Network - (
Answer-defined as two or more computers connected together to communicate and share resources.
NIC stands for - (
Answer-Network Interface Controller
mac address - (
Answer-48 bits
ip address - (
Answer-32 bits
What is a specialized wire that cancels out electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices
and increases reliability? - (
Answer-Twisted pair
Internet of Things (IoT) - (
Answer-a world where interconnected, Internet-enabled devices or "things" can collect and share data
without human intervention. can cause privacy concerns
ex: traffic control, parking monitors, forest fire sensors
Server - (
Answer-connected directly to internet and stores webpages and data
Consider a network made up of computers (called clients) that are connected to a central computer
Client - (
Answer-connected indirectly to the internet through an internet service provider
Router - (
Answer-a device that forwards data packets across computer networks, directs traffic
,Benefits of a network - (
Answer-cost effective, collaboration, economic benefits, sharing resources, sending updates to all
computers at once
,impacts business profits by decreasing cost
network solutions - (
Answer-making sure everyone is trained and hardware is up to date
How do you prevent network outages? - (
Answer-train employees, check hardware and software
Node - (
Answer-Any device connected to the network that has an IP address
Network - (
Answer-2 or more computers
What is the worst for network outages? - (
Answer-power surges
Main reason for outages? - (
Answer-Security (64%), Human error (60%), software (40%), complexity, old hardware, IT overworked,
interoperability
Causes of network outages? - (
Answer-anything
Network Interface Card (NIC) - (
Answer-Gives IP address
is plugged into a slot on the motherboard inside of the computer and allows a network cable to be
plugged in so it can interface or communicate with other computers.
Ethernet Card - (
Answer-Gives MAC address Most common NIC
, (UIN)
ANSWERS 2025
Computer Network - (
Answer-defined as two or more computers connected together to communicate and share resources.
NIC stands for - (
Answer-Network Interface Controller
mac address - (
Answer-48 bits
ip address - (
Answer-32 bits
What is a specialized wire that cancels out electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices
and increases reliability? - (
Answer-Twisted pair
Internet of Things (IoT) - (
Answer-a world where interconnected, Internet-enabled devices or "things" can collect and share data
without human intervention. can cause privacy concerns
ex: traffic control, parking monitors, forest fire sensors
Server - (
Answer-connected directly to internet and stores webpages and data
Consider a network made up of computers (called clients) that are connected to a central computer
Client - (
Answer-connected indirectly to the internet through an internet service provider
Router - (
Answer-a device that forwards data packets across computer networks, directs traffic
,Benefits of a network - (
Answer-cost effective, collaboration, economic benefits, sharing resources, sending updates to all
computers at once
,impacts business profits by decreasing cost
network solutions - (
Answer-making sure everyone is trained and hardware is up to date
How do you prevent network outages? - (
Answer-train employees, check hardware and software
Node - (
Answer-Any device connected to the network that has an IP address
Network - (
Answer-2 or more computers
What is the worst for network outages? - (
Answer-power surges
Main reason for outages? - (
Answer-Security (64%), Human error (60%), software (40%), complexity, old hardware, IT overworked,
interoperability
Causes of network outages? - (
Answer-anything
Network Interface Card (NIC) - (
Answer-Gives IP address
is plugged into a slot on the motherboard inside of the computer and allows a network cable to be
plugged in so it can interface or communicate with other computers.
Ethernet Card - (
Answer-Gives MAC address Most common NIC
, (UIN)
