Computer Networks

Question 1

PAN

Answer 1

Network designed for communication among divices in close proximity

Ex: Home or small office networks

Question 2

LAN network

Answer 2

Computer network that connects devices within a relatively small geographic area, such as a home, office building, or school

Question 3

Does LAN rely on external network providers?

Answer 3

No, but if the devices on the LAN need access to resources or services outside of the local network, such as the internet or remote servers, the LAN would need to connect to an external network. In that case, the LAN would rely on an Internet Service Provider

Question 4

WAN network

Answer 4

Network that spans a large geographical area, often connecting multiple smaller networks such as Local Area Networks (LANs). WANs are used to connect networks that are located far apart, such as offices in different cities or countries. External infraestructure

Question 5

Wired vs Wireless communications media

Answer 5

methods by which data is transmitted between devices in a network

Question 6

Wired

Answer 6

Use physical cables

Examples: Twisted pair, co-axial

Question 7

Wireless

Answer 7

Uses radio waves, microwaves, or infrared to transmit data without physical cables

Examples: Bluetooth, wifi

Question 8

Network LAN Topology

Answer 8

Star, Bus, and Token ring

Question 9

Client-server computing

Answer 9

Thin client
Fat client
Smart client

Question 10

Thin Client

Answer 10

Computers only hande input and output, and leave all processing to the server. ightweight computer that relies heavily on a server for processing, storage, and application execution. Example: web browser - google docs

Question 11

Fat client

Answer 11

Input, output, most of the processing, and only access the serve for additional processing. Example: microsoft suite

Question 12

Smart client

Answer 12

Combines the benefits of both thin and fat clients, providing local processing power while still being able to access and use server resources when needed.
Example: google drive desktop

Question 13

Peer to peer computing

Answer 13

Decentralized network model that allows individual computers, or “peers,” to connect and share resources directly with one another without the need for a central server
Businesses avoid costly servers and maintinaining, reduce network traffic and administrative need
Users experience increased speed and more secured data

Question 14

Extended / Wireless Network

Answer 14

Using Radio frequency
Wifi: speed, coverage span, and number of divices
Bluetooth: security, connectivity
Mobile/celullar network: data privacy, data administration