5 Flashcards

1
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Communication networks store…

A

data & information.

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2
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Network’s … things.

A

link

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3
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Control affects…

A

privacy & security.

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4
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What says Shannon’s Communication Model?

A

Sender sends data to transmitter
Transmitter sends signal to transmitter
Transmitter sends data to receiver

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5
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Name the three Network Types:

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PAN (Personal Area Network)
LAN (Local Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)

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6
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Describe how PAN works

A

It connects devices within 30 feet, wirelessly.
Serves a single individual

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7
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Describe how LAN works

A

It connects PC’s in a single building.

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8
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Describe how WAN works

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It covers large areas, consists of smaller networks.

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9
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Communication channels can be…

A

wired or wireless.

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10
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Name pro’s and con’s of wired communication channels.

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Pro’s: shielded, dependable, secure.
Con’s: costly, limited mobility, easy to damage.

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11
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In the case of wireless devices & transceivers, why devices have transceivers?

A

For sending & receiving data.

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12
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Microwaves in communication are…

A

directional, high-capacity signals.

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13
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Name pro’s and con’s of wireless communication channels.

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Pro’s: mobility, no cables, less power spikes.
Con’s: speed, range, security, licensing.

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14
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Brandwith is…

A

transmission capacity.

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15
Q

A brand of at least 25Mbps is…

A

a broadbrand.

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16
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A brand shorther than 25Mbps is…

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a narrowbrand.

17
Q

What’s network topology?

A

Structure & layout of network components.

18
Q

Name 4 network topologies.

A

Point-to-point
Star
Mesh
Bus

19
Q

Describe point-to-point.

A

Connects peripheral devices to a host.

20
Q

Describe star.

A

Connects devices to a control device.

21
Q

Describe mesh.

A

Connects devices to each other, full or partial.

22
Q

Describe bus.

A

Connects devices in a linear sequence.

23
Q

Check diagrams of network topologies (slide 29)!!

A

Make sure you know them.

24
Q

What is a Node?

A

Any device on a network.

25
Q

Types of Nodes:

A

DTE (data terminal equipment)
DCE (data communication equipment)

26
Q

Explain the difference between DTE and DCE.

A

DTE stores or generates data.
DCE controls data speed, signal conversion, error checking and routing.

27
Q

What a router does?

A

Control data flow & act as a gateway.

28
Q

What a modem does?

A

Converts signals for communication channels.

29
Q

Explain the difference between a router and a switch.

A

A router connects different networks, uses IP adresses to send data between networks and decides which path data should take to reach its destination.

A switch connects devices within the same network, uses MAC addresses to send data to the right device on the same network and doesn’t decide how data should leave your local network (just helps devices to talk to each other within that network)