Topic 3 Network Fundamentals

Question 1

Define computer network

Answer 1

computer system that is comprised of two or more computer systems that are connected and able to communicate and exchange data

Question 2

What are computer networks connected by (2)

Answer 2

cable

wireless media

Question 3

What is a server

Answer 3

computer system or software application that provides a service to the other computer systems connected to the same network

Question 4

What is an example of a server

Answer 4

file server - Provide ability to the rest of the computers on the network to store and to share files

Question 5

What is a client

Answer 5

Computer system or software application that requests service from a server connected to the same network

Question 6

What is an example of a client

Answer 6

An email client can request to an email server to fetch any new emails that may have been received

Question 7

List the network components that make up a network (3)

Answer 7

Hub

Switch

Router