General Networking and inter computer communication

Question 1

what is ISP

Answer 1

ISP stands for “internet service provider” it is the company that provides web access to businesses and families

Question 2

what is DHCP

Answer 2

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network management protocol used on Internet Protocol (IP) networks for automatically assigning IP addresses and other communication parameters to devices connected to the network using a client–server architecture.

Question 3

what is DNS

Answer 3

The Domain Name System (DNS) is used to access information online through domain names, Ex. nytimes.com or espn.com.

Question 4

what is a Switch

Answer 4

The Switch is a network device that is used to segment the networks into different subnetworks called subnets or LAN segments. It is responsible for filtering and forwarding the packets between LAN segments

Question 5

what is a Router

Answer 5

routers are responsible for forwarding data packets between computer networks, ensuring that information reaches its intended destination efficiently.

Question 6

what is Wi-Fi

Answer 6

Wi-Fi is the wireless technology that allows, phones, computers, tablets and other electronic devices connect to the internet and browse the web.