Network Definitions

Question 0

Extranet

Answer 0

An organizations private network granting both clients and employees access

Question 1

Intranet

Answer 1

An organizations private network granting only employees access

Question 2

Clients

Answer 2

Rely on server for resources. Do not provide resources

Question 3

Fat clients

Answer 3

Run own applications and use local storage. Little use of network services.

Question 4

Thin client

Answer 4

Low specifications and run on server

Question 5

Server

Answer 5

A computer with more memory (RAM), larger hard drive that provides shared resources like files, email, printer and Internet

Question 6

File Server

Answer 6

• Manages data
• Control access to services
• Provides users access

Question 7

Exchange server

Answer 7

Handle emails

Question 8

Proxy server

Answer 8

Handles internet connection

Question 9

Print server

Answer 9

Controls networked printers

Question 10

Peers

Answer 10

Provide and use shared resources

Question 11

SOHO

Answer 11

Small office home office

Question 12

Network security

Answer 12

Policies that ensure security

Question 13

Switch

Answer 13

Connect computers so communication can occur

Question 14

Cyber-slacking

Answer 14

Spend too much time on social media

Question 15

Protocol

Answer 15

Set of rules governing communication

Question 16

Cap

Answer 16

Amount of data the ISP gives each person a month

Question 17

Electronic Communication (E-Communication)

Answer 17

All forms of communication using electronic devices

Question 18

E-mail

Answer 18

Composing, sending and receiving messages over the Internet

Question 19

IM (Instant Messaging)

Answer 19

Online, text-based messaging between two or more people

Question 20

ISP (Internet Service Provider)

Answer 20

Company that has permanent fast internet connection and sells it to individuals

Question 21

ISP-based email

Answer 21

Email provided by the ISP that you can access using a desktop application

Question 22

Messaging

Answer 22

Exchange of brief typed messages that can contain images, videos and sound

Question 23

Online chat

Answer 23

Application allowing two or more people to chat over the internet by typing

Question 24

Social networking site

Answer 24

Where individuals can post their likes, dislikes and interests etc

Question 25

Video conferencing

Answer 25

Hold conversation between two or more people using audio and video

Question 26

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Answer 26

Technology allowing you to make calls over the internet

Question 27

Web-based email

Answer 27

Allows you to access your email from anywhere through a web browser