computer networking fundamentals Flashcards
What is a network client?
A computer that connects to a server in order to use and share resources with it
What is a server?
A computer that hosts data and other resources for clients
How do clients communicate with the server?
the network
A single point of failure (SPF) is _____.
A lone link in a network that can bring down the whole network if it fails
_____ uses encrypted data before it is sent over a public network
vpn
Which computer network, built by a business, is used to interconnect its various company sites in order to share computer resources?
EPN
A _____ is a computer network that connects computers within a school.
Local area network
The internet is an example of a _____ _____ Network.
wide area
Which of the following is true about TCP/IP or Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol?
TCP/IP is a communication protocol that enables you to send and receive information over the Internet.
Each computer or device connected to the Internet has a unique identifying number. What is this called?
IP adress
Which of the following is false about packets?
Packets travel in multiple paths in order to reach their destination faster.
A URL consists of different levels. What level is .com in the web address www.google.com?
Top-Level Domain name
What could Wi-Fi 7 provide support for?
Send data on multiple frequencies
SD-WAN is best used for which task?
Connecting branches to the cloud
Which technology is 5G better suited for?
Smart devices (IoT)
Which component involves processes that are completed in a task-oriented manner?
Automation
In what way is a peer-to-peer network different from client/server networks?
In peer-to-peer, tasks are allocated among all the members of the network while in a client/server network, a number of network clients or workstations request resources or services from the network.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a telecommunications system?
a letter written on paper and sent through the mail
The bandwidth of a computer network refers to _____.
the amount of data that can be transferred over a network per second
Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a telecommunication network?
Remote Control Unit
Which of the following is a benefit of using three-tier network architecture relative to two-tier?
All of the answers are correct
How many servers does a typical client/server network have?
At least one
A client/server system with a single server and multiple clients represent what tier in terms of network architecture?
Two-tier
Which of the following is the most accurate description of clients in client/server architecture?
Hardware devices which provide end users with access to data and services on the server
What is the most common network topology today?
star
A computer network is a set of connected
computers
Computers on a network are called:
nodes
Computer networks allow users to share:
pointers
What is the benefit of the client-server model?
Ease of management
Which network covers the smallest geographic area?
Personal Area Network
