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CS5: Fundamentals Of Computer Networks [Unfinished] Flashcards

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What is a computer network?

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What are the benefits of a computer Network?

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What are the demerits of a computer Network?

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What is a PAN & its characteristics?

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What is a LAN & its characteristics?

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What is a WAN & its characteristics?

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What is the difference between a Wireless & Wired Network?

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What are the benefits & demerits of a wireless network?

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What are the benefits & demerits of a wired network?

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What is the difference between copper cable & fibre optic cable?

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How is a star topology network arranged, and what are its advantages & disadvantages?

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How is a bus topology network arranged, and what is its advantages & disadvantages?

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What is a network protocol?

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What are the four layers of the TCP/IP Model?

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What are the protocols present in the application layer?

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What are the protocols present in the transport layer?

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What are the protocols present in the internet layer?

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What are the protocols present in the link/Network Access layer?

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What is the need for, & importance, of cyber security?

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What is Authentication?

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What is a Firewall?

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What is Encryption?

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