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Question 1

series of interconected computers.

Answer 1

computer networks

Question 2

data or information that needs to be transmitted

Answer 2

message

Question 3

computer that has the data

Answer 3

sender

Question 4

computer that awaits data

Answer 4

receiver

Question 5

medium (wires, cables, rodio waves. etc.)

Answer 5

transmission media

Question 6

set of rules agreed by sender and receiver

Answer 6

protocol

Question 7

explains how to link computers to obtain the full benefits of a computer network

Answer 7

COMPUTER NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

Question 8

All computer’s are linked to
another computer, all computers act as a server.

Answer 8

peer to peer architecture

Question 9

a central computer functions as
a hub, all shared data is stored on the server machine which is shared
with the client if the client makes o request.

Answer 9

CLLINT SERVER ARCHTECTURE.

Question 10

powered by one central computer that communicates with all other computers.

Answer 10

THE STAR NETWORK

Question 11

continuous loop with all computers attached.

Answer 11

THE RING NETWORK

Question 12

most common configuration, central data cable is used to connect each computer (can be printers and router)

Answer 12

THE BUS NETWORK

Question 13

Links computers withn an indivdual range

Answer 13

PERSONAL AREA NETWORK (PAN)

Question 14

there are two types of PAN

Answer 14

wireless and cable

Question 15

inside the same office or building, relotively close together

Answer 15

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

Question 16

smaller than a WAN, but larger than a LAN, connects two or more LAN’s within the Same area
but far enough apart that a simple cable or wireless Ink will not connect

Answer 16

METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK [MAN)

Question 17

covering wide geographical area, such as a whole city or nation,

Answer 17

WAN

Question 18

the largest WAN ever made

Answer 18

NETWORK

Question 19

way of transmitting information over a distance by electronic means.

Answer 19

TELECOMMUNICATIONS