Networks

Question 1

A ____________ is a communication system that connects two or more computing devices so that they can exchange information and share resources.

Answer 1

computer network

Question 2

________ any devices that is connected to a network. Could be a computer, printer, or data storage device.

Answer 2

Node

Question 3

________ a node that requests and uses resources available from other nodes. Typically, a client is a user’s personal computing device.

Answer 3

Client

Question 4

_________ a node that shares resources with other nodes. Dedicated servers specialize in performing specific tasks.

Answer 4

Server

Question 5

___________ a specialized server that manages resources, such as user accounts, for an entire network.

Answer 5

Directory server

Question 6

__________ any computer system connected to a network that provides access to its resources.

Answer 6

Host

Question 7

__________ a node that forwards or routes data packets from one network to their destination in another network.

Answer 7

Router

Question 8

_________ central node that coordinates the flow of data by sending messages directly between sender and receiver nodes. A _______ previously filled this purpose by sending a received message to all connected nodes, rather than just the intended node.

Answer 8

• Switch
• hub

Question 9

__________: expansion cards located within the system unit that connect the computer to a network. Sometimes referred to as LAN adapter.

Answer 9

Network interface cards (NICs)

Question 10

______________: control and coordinate the activities of all computers and other devices on a network.

Answer 10

network operating systems (NOSs)

Question 11

_____________: a computer specialist responsible for efficient network operations and implementation of new networks.

Answer 11

Network administrator