NETWORK CONNECTION TYPES

Question 1

a set of interconnected computers that are linked together for the purpose of sharing resources and exchanging data.

Answer 1

Computer Network

Question 2

connect devices within a short range, such as a person’s home or office.

Answer 2

Personal Area Networks (PANs)

Question 3

connect devices within a building or campus

Answer 3

Local Area Networks (LANs)

Question 4

connect devices within a city or metropolitan area.

Answer 4

Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)

Question 5

connect devices over a large geographic area, such as a country or continent.

Answer 5

Wide Area Networks (WANs)

Question 6

are used to distinguish between different Wi-Fi networks, and they are also used by devices to connect to the correct network.

Answer 6

SSIDs

Question 7

a type of software that is embedded in a piece of hardware.

Answer 7

Firmware

Question 8

It is responsible for initializing the computer’s hardware and loading the operating system.

Answer 8

BIOS/UEFI

Question 9

a small piece of firmware that is responsible for loading the
operating system on a computer or mobile device.

Answer 9

Bootloader

Question 10

firmware that allows the operating system to communicate with specific hardware devices, such as printers, scanners, and network cards.

Answer 10

Device driver

Question 11

responsible for controlling the functions of a router, such as routing traffic between devices on a network and providing security features.

Answer 11

Router firmware

Question 12

responsible for controlling the printing process and allowing the printer to communicate with the computer.

Answer 12

Printer firmware

Question 13

responsible for controlling the microwave’s functions, such as cooking time and power level.

Answer 13

Microwave firmware