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Which of the following is NOT a communication device?
Which of the following is NOT a communication device?
- Satellite
- Router
- Monitor (correct)
- Printer
What is a network advantage as mentioned in the text?
What is a network advantage as mentioned in the text?
- Utilizing satellite for internet connection
- Storing information on any device
- Sharing hardware and data (correct)
- Using cellular radio for communication
What are the essential elements required for a successful communication?
What are the essential elements required for a successful communication?
- Sender, receiver, and communication medium (correct)
- Server, client, and cables
- Computer, printer, and telephone line
- Transmitter, receiver, and internet connection
Which type of communication allows data transmission without physical wires?
Which type of communication allows data transmission without physical wires?
What is a network according to the given information?
What is a network according to the given information?
What is the main function of a communication device?
What is the main function of a communication device?
What is the main advantage of sharing software through a network license?
What is the main advantage of sharing software through a network license?
Which type of network covers a large geographical area such as a city, country, or the whole world?
Which type of network covers a large geographical area such as a city, country, or the whole world?
What does a server provide to the connected devices in a network in client-server architecture?
What does a server provide to the connected devices in a network in client-server architecture?
What is the main characteristic of peer-to-peer networks?
What is the main characteristic of peer-to-peer networks?
What type of network connects local area networks in a specific metropolitan area?
What type of network connects local area networks in a specific metropolitan area?
What is an important job of a server in client-server architecture?
What is an important job of a server in client-server architecture?
How do local area networks (LANs) connect devices?
How do local area networks (LANs) connect devices?
What is the main function of a wide area network (WAN)?
What is the main function of a wide area network (WAN)?
In which type of network architecture do all connected computers share the same responsibilities and capabilities?
In which type of network architecture do all connected computers share the same responsibilities and capabilities?
Communication can occur wirelessly over cellular radio or satellites, without the use of physical wires. (True/False)
Communication can occur wirelessly over cellular radio or satellites, without the use of physical wires. (True/False)
In a network, users can share all connected devices, such as printers or internet lines. (True/False)
In a network, users can share all connected devices, such as printers or internet lines. (True/False)
Peer-to-peer networks have centralized servers that provide resources to other connected devices. (True/False)
Peer-to-peer networks have centralized servers that provide resources to other connected devices. (True/False)
Networks are only formed by connecting computers; devices such as smartphones and tablets are excluded. (True/False)
Networks are only formed by connecting computers; devices such as smartphones and tablets are excluded. (True/False)
A network provides the advantage of sharing only software through a network license. (True/False)
A network provides the advantage of sharing only software through a network license. (True/False)
All communication devices function by transmitting data, instructions, and information to and from other computers or devices. (True/False)
All communication devices function by transmitting data, instructions, and information to and from other computers or devices. (True/False)
In a local area network (LAN), wireless technology is not used to connect devices (WLAN).
In a local area network (LAN), wireless technology is not used to connect devices (WLAN).
The internet is not considered a wide area network (WAN).
The internet is not considered a wide area network (WAN).
The client-server architecture always involves one computer acting as a servant providing services to the rest of the devices connected to the network.
The client-server architecture always involves one computer acting as a servant providing services to the rest of the devices connected to the network.
Peer-to-peer networks are typically used to serve more than 10 computers.
Peer-to-peer networks are typically used to serve more than 10 computers.
The main function of a server in client-server architecture is to manage access to resources such as hardware, software, data, and information.
The main function of a server in client-server architecture is to manage access to resources such as hardware, software, data, and information.
In a local area network (LAN), physical wires are not used to connect devices.
In a local area network (LAN), physical wires are not used to connect devices.
A wide area network (WAN) does not cover a large geographical area such as a city, country, or the whole world.
A wide area network (WAN) does not cover a large geographical area such as a city, country, or the whole world.
In a peer-to-peer network, all connected computers share the same responsibilities and capabilities.
In a peer-to-peer network, all connected computers share the same responsibilities and capabilities.
In a client-server architecture, a server does not provide the rest of the connected devices in the network with a central storage space.
In a client-server architecture, a server does not provide the rest of the connected devices in the network with a central storage space.
Network architecture does not involve two main categories: client-server architecture and peer-to-peer architecture.
Network architecture does not involve two main categories: client-server architecture and peer-to-peer architecture.
Study Notes
Communication Devices and Networks
- A communication device is not a network.
- Networks provide the advantage of sharing resources, software, and hardware.
Communication Essentials
- Essential elements for successful communication include a sender, receiver, message, channel, and feedback.
Types of Networks
- Wireless networks allow data transmission without physical wires.
- A wide area network (WAN) covers a large geographical area such as a city, country, or the whole world.
- A metropolitan area network (MAN) connects local area networks in a specific metropolitan area.
Network Architecture
- Client-server architecture involves a central server providing resources to connected devices.
- In peer-to-peer networks, all connected computers share the same responsibilities and capabilities.
- The main function of a server is to manage access to resources such as hardware, software, data, and information.
Network Characteristics
- Networks allow shared use of devices, such as printers or internet lines.
- Communication can occur wirelessly over cellular radio or satellites, without the use of physical wires.
- Local area networks (LANs) connect devices using physical wires or wireless technology (WLAN).
- The main function of a WAN is to connect devices over a large geographical area.
True or False Statements
- False: Networks are only formed by connecting computers; devices such as smartphones and tablets are excluded.
- False: A network provides the advantage of sharing only software through a network license.
- True: All communication devices function by transmitting data, instructions, and information to and from other computers or devices.
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Test your knowledge of networks and communications with this quiz based on Chapter 9 of the Arab International University's Faculty of Informatics and Communications course. Explore the concepts of communication, communication devices, and more.