6 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a computer network?
To share resources
What are the three types of computer networks based on their respective attributes?
LAN, WAN, and MAN
What is the difference between a client-server and P2P network?
A client-server network has a central server that manages resources
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.
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.
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.
"Test Your Networking Knowledge: Types of Computer Networks Quiz" - From PANs to WANs, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the different types of computer networks based on their geographical span, topology, and other attributes. Sharpen your networking skills and learn new concepts with this quiz!
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