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What is the primary purpose of a computer network?

To connect computers together

To share resources (correct)

To create a backup of data

To improve computer speed

What are the three types of computer networks based on their respective attributes?

LAN, WAN, and CAN

LAN, WAN, and MAN (correct)

PAN, LAN, and MAN

PAN, WAN, and CAN

What is the difference between a client-server and P2P network?

A P2P network is faster than a client-server network

A P2P network is more secure than a client-server network

A client-server network has no central server

A client-server network has a central server that manages resources (correct)

What is the primary purpose of a network and what are some examples of resources that can be shared?

The primary purpose of a network is to share resources. Examples of resources that can be shared include files, folders, printers, disk drives, and other items that exist on a computer. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of computer networks based on their respective attributes?

Computer networks can be classified based on their geographical span (PAN, LAN, MAN, and WAN), inter-connectivity (physical topology): Bus, star, Ring, Mesh and hybrid, and administration and architecture: Client-server and P2P. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between a client-server network and a P2P network?

In a client-server network, a central server manages all the network resources and client systems request resources from the server. In a P2P network, all the systems in the network act as both clients and servers, sharing resources with each other without a central server. Signup and view all the answers