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Computer Networks
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the layers of the OSI model in order from bottom to top? | 1. Physical 2. Data Link 3. Network 4. Transport 5. Session 6. Presentation 7. Application |
| What is the purpose of the physical layer? | |
| What is the purpose of the data link layer? | |
| What is the purpose of the network layer? | |
| What is the purpose of the transport layer? | |
| What is the purpose of the session layer? | |
| What is the purpose of the application layer? | |
| What is a PAN? | Personal Area Network Includes the devices than span across an individual person. Ex: Bluetooth devices |
| What is a LAN? | Local Area Network The devices on a network that spans across a small local area. Ex: Business building or School campus |
| What is a MAN? | Metropolitan Area Network A network that spans across a metropolitan area, connecting multiple LANs together. Ex: City or State |
| What is a WAN? | Wide Area Network Spans across a large geographical area. Ex: Continent or Country |
| What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength? | |
| What formula do you use to calculate the antenna/dish size to send a wavelength or frequency? | |
| What is Nyquists equation for calculating network bandwidth in the absence of noise? | |
| What is Shannon's equation for calculating network bandwidth in the presence of noise? | |
| How do you convert absolute signal: noise ration to decibels? |