Networks- Networks Flashcards
1
Q
Client–server
A
Network in which the server computers provide services
for the client workstations.
2
Q
Hub
A
Device that channels a number of input signals into one
output line.
3
Q
LAN
A
Local area network
4
Q
NIC
A
Network interface card/controller
5
Q
Packet
A
A unit of data sent on a packet switching network.
6
Q
Peer-to-peer
A
Network in which all the computers are of equal status.
7
Q
Topology
A
The layout of a network.
8
Q
WAN
A
Wide area network
