Chapter 1 Flashcards
Most computer networks consist of many computers and are usually connected by a networking device, such as a hub, switch, or access point.
True or False?
True
To access any network, computers must attach to the network medium by using some kind of physical interface; for PCs, this interface is usually an RS-232 port.
True or False?
False
Most peer-to-peer networks consist of collections of typical end-user PCs linked by a common network medium.
True or False?
True
An advantage of server-based networking is that server failure never renders a network unusable.
True or False?
False
All of the computers in your home can share the same Internet connection through a network.
True or False?
True
A(n) ____ is a network of networks or a networked collection of LANs tied together by devices such as routers.
Internetwork
____ use WAN technologies to interconnect LANs in a specific geographic region.
MANs
In ____ networking environments, certain computers take specialized roles and function mainly as servers, and ordinary users’ machines tend to function mainly as clients.
Client/Server
Networks fall into two major types: peer-to-peer and client/server (also called ____).
Server-Based
Chaos is the norm for ____, and security can be a major concern.
Peer-to-Peer Networks
A ________ is a workstation that accesses software and data through the network on another computer.
Client
_______ used for protecting a network may be created using routers.
Firewalls
NIC stands for ____________.
Network Interface Cards
What are the four network properties that define a network boundary?
Communications Medium
Protocol
Topology
Network Types
What is the number of links for a full-mesh network of 25 nodes?
300
