Networking Interview Questions and Answers
Question - 141 : - How do I convert a numeric IP address like 192.18.97.39 into a hostname like java.sun.com?
Answer - 141 : - String hostname = InetAddress.getByName("192.18.97.39").getHostName();
Question - 142 : - What is the definition of a network?
Answer - 142 : - A network is a system of lines or channels that cross or interconnect, or a group or system of electrical components and connecting circuitry designed to function in a specific manner.
Question - 143 : - What are network models?
Answer - 143 : - Network models provide the guiding principles behind the development of network standards.
Question - 144 : - What is a network standard, and why are there network standards?
Answer - 144 : - Network standards define the rules of network communication and are like laws that must be followed for different equipment vendors to work together.
Question - 145 : - What is a proprietary feature?
Answer - 145 : - If a vendor implements a feature that does not adhere to any network standards, it is called a proprietary feature.
Question - 146 : - What are the three data transmission modes, and how do they operate?
Answer - 146 : - Simplex mode, half-duplex mode, and full-duplex mode. Simplex mode is one-way communication only. Half-duplex mode is two-way communication, but not at the same time. Full-duplex mode is simultaneous two-way communication.