Computer Networking

Question 1

Links computers for shared resources through the internet.

Answer 1

Computer Networking

Question 2

Give four examples of computer networking operations.

Answer 2

Web browsing,
Sending and retrieving emails, Sharing files and images, Downloading music

Question 3

Give five network categories based on geography.

Answer 3

Personal Area Network
Local Area Network
Campus Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Wide-area Network

Question 4

The smallest type of network with a limited span interconnects compatible personal devices.

Answer 4

Personal Area Network

Question 5

Give two examples of Personal Area Network.

Answer 5

Wireless earphones-to-smartphones
Computer-to-printer connections

Question 6

This is used to interconnect and share computer resources in an establishment such as a corporate building, house, or several buildings in a limited area.

Answer 6

Local Area Network

Question 7

An enterprise network covering multiple buildings in a campus environment including universities and large organization.

Answer 7

Campus Area Network

Question 8

This covers multiple city buildings, traffic lights, and parking meters, connecting wirelessly as a metropolitan area network.

Answer 8

Metropolitan Area Network

Question 9

A much larger network covering vast areas, such as cities, provinces, and countries. It can also be a bigger network consisting of LANs and MANs

Answer 9

Wide Area Network