Networks

Question 1

What is a computer network?

Answer 1

-When two or more computers are connected together through a communication medium. This can be done both wirelessly and physically using a cable.

Question 2

Describe a server:

Answer 2

-A powerful computer that provides services to other computers on a network.
For example, internet.

Question 3

Describe a client:

Answer 3

-A desktop computer that is capable of obtaining information and applications from a server.

Question 4

What is communication medium?

Answer 4

-This describes how the computers are connected and provides communication channel

Question 5

What is the difference between guided and unguided medium?

Answer 5

Guided Medium: has cables like Ethernet cables.

Unguided Medium: completely wireless.

Question 6

What is a network adaptor?

Answer 6

• A network adaptor is the component of a computer’s internal hardware that is used for communicating over a network with another computer.
• This is commonly known as NIC (network interface card). Can provide wired and wireless connectivity.

Question 7

What is a router/wireless access point?

Answer 7

-Used to provide connectivity between devices. This allows internet connection to be shared across all network devices wirelessly.

Question 8

What are network resources?

Answer 8

-Peripheral devices such as printers and fax devices can be shared using network resources.

Question 9

What is a user?

Answer 9

-Any person who uses network resources.

Question 10

What are protocols?

Answer 10

-A set of rules that control the communication process. There are different protocols for different purposes: Mail and File Transfer.