Basic Networking Terms Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of a computer network?
A. To increase the number of devices in an office
B. To share resources between nodes
C. To connect social media accounts
D. To store data locally
Correct Answer:
B. To share resources between nodes
What is a node in a computer network?
A. A social media contact
B. A type of cable used in networking
C. A computing device that uses common telecommunications technology
D. A software application for managing networks
Correct Answer:
C. A computing device that uses common telecommunications technology
What is ‘sneakernet’?
A. A type of wireless network
B. A method of manually transporting data on physical media like floppy disks or USB drives
C. A high-speed internet connection
D. A network security protocol
Correct Answer:
B. A method of manually transporting data on physical media like floppy disks or USB drives
In networking, what is a key benefit of sharing resources like printers?
A. It increases the number of devices required
B. It reduces costs by minimizing the number of devices needed
C. It complicates the network setup
D. It eliminates the need for a network
Correct Answer: B. It reduces costs by minimizing the number of devices needed
What is the largest known network on Earth?
A) LAN
B) MAN
C) WAN
D) The Internet
Answer: D) The Internet
What is the primary method used to share files between iPhones?
A) USB
B) Ethernet
C) AirDrop
D) HDMI
Answer: C) AirDrop
Which wireless technologies are utilized by AirDrop?
A) Wi-Fi and Ethernet
B) Bluetooth and NFC
C) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
D) NFC and Ethernet
Answer: C) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
What is the role of a NIC in a computer network?
A) To provide audio output
B) To render graphics
C) To connect to a physical or wireless network
D) To increase storage capacity
Answer: C) To connect to a physical or wireless network using a MAC (Media Access Control) address.
What does MAC stand for?
medium access control address
What is a client
a device that accesses a service made available by a server
A server is ….
A device that provides functions or services for clients
What is a Local Area Network?
A Local Area Network is a network that connects devices which are in the same local area.
e.g. in a single office or maybe a university campus.
What is the acronym for the OSI model?
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What is the 7 layers of the OSI Model?
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