Networking - Interview Questions and Answers

(i) Broadcast and (ii) point-to-point

A generic term for section of a large networks usually separated by a bridge or router.

Transmission is a physical movement of information and concern issues like bit polarity, synchronisation, clock etc.

Communication means the meaning full exchange of information between two communication media.

(i) Simplex (ii) Half-duplex (iii) Full-duplex.

Series of interface points that allow other computers to communicate with the other layers of network protocol stack.

The function of PAD (Packet Assembler Disassembler) is described in a document known as X.3. The standard protocol has been defined between the terminal and the PAD, called X.28; another standard protocol exists between hte PAD and the network, called X.29. Together, these three recommendations are often called "triple X".