CS457/557 - Computer Networks - Fall 1998 Study Guide

Test Format (You may bring in one study sheet of paper with notes but no books)
30 Multiple Choice (2 pts each)
10 Matching (2 pts each)
Short Answer Questions (choose 2 of 3) [Graduate Students will be expected to answer all three 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

Terms / Concepts

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

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