- How does the logical topology differ from the physical topology?
- What advantages of the logical star topology have as compared to the logical bus topology?
- What is the OSI model? Why is it important for understanding networking?
- What is the difference between connectionless and connection-oriented services?
- How does TCP differ from UDP?
- How does SSH differ from Telnet? How does HTTPS differ from HTTP?
- Why are wires twisted together in twisted pair cables?
- You have an installation that requires Cat 5 cabling. Which cable ratings could you use for the installation?
- Is twisted pair cable more immune to EMI than coaxial cable?
- What advantages do fiber optic cables offer over twisted pair cables and other media choices? What are the disadvantages of implementing fiber optic cables?
- What is the difference between single-mode and multimode cables?
Think about how you use a computer. Could you use Linux instead of Windows or MAC OS as your primary OS? Other than personal preference, explain why you can or cannot.