CS457/557/MIS420/520 - Computer Networks - Fall 1998 Final Exam Study Guide

Test Format (You may bring in one study sheet of paper with notes but no books)
60 Multiple Choice (2 pts each)
20 Matching (2 pts each)
Short Answer / Essay Questions (2 required & choose 2 of 3) [Graduate Students will be expected to answer all five questions]

Study Material

1. Chapter 1 - The Data Communications Industry
   • Standards
   • IPO Model
   • Top-down approach
   • OSI Model
2. Chapter 2 - Data Communications Concepts
   • Encoding
   • Communications Software
   • Ports & Cables
   • Modems
   • Analog/Digital
   • Modulation Techniques
   • Figures 2-1 and 2-23
3. Chapter 3 - Basic Data Communications Technology
   • modem standards (V.90, V.32, V32.bis, V.34, etc.)
   • data compression (V.42bis, MNP Class 5, Huffman Encoding)
   • error prevention, detection & correction (V.42, MNP Class 4)
   • Figures 3-10
4. Chapter 4 - Voice Communications Concepts and Technology
   • Voice Digitization and Compression (PAM, PDM, PPM, PCM)
   • Data / Voice Integration
   • PBX Funictionality and Architecture
   • Computer Integrated Telephony
   • Voice Network Concepts
   • Frame Relay
   • ISDN
5. Chapter 5 - Local Area Network Concepts and Architectures
   • Network Analysis
   • Network Applications
   • LAN Architectures (Access Methodology, Logical Topology, Physical Topology)
   • OSI Model
   • Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI
   • High-Speed Network Architectures (100BaseT, 100VG-AnyLAN, Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, LAN-Based ATM)
6. Chapter 6 - LAN Hardware
   • Media-sharing vs. Switched LAN Architectures
   • Network Cards
   • NIC Drivers
   • Figures, 6-5, 5-15
   • Wiring Centers
   • ATM for the LAN
   • LAN Media and connectors
7. Chapter 7 - Local Area Network Operating Systems
   • Peer-To-Peer LANs
   • Client/Server LANs
   • LAN Software Architecture (compatibility)
   • NOS Architectures
   • Client NOS Functionality
   • Server NOS Functionality
8. Chapter 8: - Wide Area Networking Concepts, Architectures, and Services
   • Packetizing and Multiplexing
   • Packet and Circuit Switching
   • ISDN
   • DSL
   • Broadband Transmission (T-1, SONET)
   • Wide Area Network Services (X.25, Frame Relay, ATM)
   • Broadband ISDN
9. Chapter 9: - Internetworking
   • Bridging
   • Routing
   • Switching
   • Internetworking Technology and the OSI Model
   • Repeaters
   • LAN-to-Mainframe Internetworking (SNA, SDLC)
10. Chapter 10: - Remote Access and Wireless Networking
    • Remote Node vs. Remote Control
    • Remote Access Technology (Hardware, Software)
    • Wireless LANs
    • Wireless WANs
11. Chapter 11: - Enterprise Networks and The Internet
    • Virtual LANs (layer 2 and layer 3)
    • backbone architectures
    • ATM LAN emulation
    • Internet Services
    • Internet Client/Servers
    • Internet Transport Protocols
12. Chapter 12: - The Network Development Life Cycle
    • NDLC
    • Network Analysis and Design Methodology
    • Producing the RFP
13. Chapter 13: - Network Security
    • Security Policy (Assets, Threats, Vulnerabilities, & Risks)
    • Auditing
    • Virus Protection
    • Firewalls
    • Authentication and Access Control
    • Encryption
14. Chapter 14: - Network Management
    • Outsourcing
    • Enterprise Network Management (SNMP, MIB, agents)
    • Network Analyzers, Network Monitors, Network Simulation, Network Auditing
15. Presentations
    • Securing Your NT Server
    • Firewalls
    • Push Web Servers
    • B-ISDN
    • Wireless Networks
    • Sprint - the Real Solution
    • SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol
    • Frame Relay
    • Web Phone
    • Net Days
    • Video Conferencing
    • DSL
    • SONET
    • VLAN
    • Conference Room Server
    • EDI

Terms / Concepts

:-) Good Luck!!!!! :-)

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