c. Internet client
d. Web server
The terms “thin” and “thick” refer to the amount of code that must be run on the client computer. Thin clients are generally more secure than thick clients in the way encryption keys are handled. The Internet client and Web server are incorrect because they are not needed for the thin client to work but are needed for the thick client to work.
176. Ethernet is a part of which of the following TCP/IP layers?
a. Application layer
b. Transport layer
c. Network layer
d. Data link layer
The application layer is incorrect because it sends and receives data for particular applications. The transport layer is incorrect because it provides connection-oriented or connectionless services for transporting application layer services between networks. The network layer is incorrect because it routes packets across networks.
177. Most electronic commerce server applications use which of the following?
a. One-tier architecture
b. Two-tier architecture
c. Three-tier architecture
d. Four-tier architecture
178. Which of the following network connectivity hardware and software devices do
a. Guards, firewalls, and routers
b. Connectors, concentrators, and sockets
c. Switches, hubs, and bridges
d. Bridges, routers, and brouters
The other three choices perform similar functions. The hardware/software guard system is composed of a server, workstations, malicious code detection, a firewall, and/or filtering routers all configured to allow transfer of information among communities of users operating at different security levels. Bridges are similar to switches in that both route on frame addresses. Switches are similar to hubs in that they enable communications between hosts. Bridges are routers that can also bridge; they route one or more protocols and bridge all other network traffic.
179. Which of the following uses spanning tree algorithm?
a. Firewalls, sensors, and instant messaging (IM) servers
b. Routers, bridges, and Internet relay chat (IRC) servers
c. Switches, guards, and instant messaging (IM) servers
d. Gateways, proxies, and Internet relay chat (IRC) servers
180. The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) does not do or does not have which of the following?
1. Respond
2. Ports
3. Message types
4. Message codes
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 2
d. 3 and 4