Unit 1 Flashcards
A ___ covers a small area, such as a single building, a small group of buildings, or a small number of computers.
LAN
A ___ covers a large area and usually has a substantial number of computers.
WAN
A WAN is actually the grouping of ____ LANs that are connected together.
multiple
WANs may be classified as:
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), a Campus Area Network
(CAN), or a Global Area Network (GAN).
____ is a group of networks with a sociopolitical boundary.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
____ is a group of interconnected LANs within a small geographical area, such as a school campus.
Campus Area Network (CAN)
____ is a single network with connection points spread around the world.
Global Area Network (GAN)
The ____ is a large public network and is the largest WAN.
internet
The ____ provides a way for people all around the world to share information with others.
internet
An ___ is a private Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network that is scaled down for a very specific group of users.
intranet
This type of network is used to share information
internally that needs to be kept secure and under control.
intranet
An ___ is a private network accessible to select outside users.
extranet
While an ___ keeps information within a network, an ___ allows for information to be shared with a specific group
of external users.
intranet
extranet
External users can access the extranet by utilizing a ___.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
All devices that make up a network perform certain functions and have certain roles. Two of these roles are a ___ and a ___.
server and a client
A ____ is a computer that shares and manages network resources.
server
Servers can provide services such as…?
E-mail, data storage (known as share drives), and printer
servers, just to name a few.
A ____ uses the shared resources that are managed and controlled by servers.
client
Clients can be…?
host computers, printers, or cameras.
A Client/Server relationship is where the client software obtains services from a server on behalf of a ___.
user
Networks are traditionally classified into ___ and ___ designations, depending on the role played by each computer in the network.
Client/Server
Peer-to-Peer
The ___ network classification refers to a large network that has one or more computers acting as a server and the rest as clients.
Client/Server
The ___ network classification contains computers that act as both clients and servers.
Peer-to-Peer
Network components allow you to connect a computer to the network. You can connect directly to the LAN via a cable or wireless means. Either method requires a ___.
Network Interface Card (NIC)