Computer Network and Security: Network Components and Host Roles Review
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the role of servers in a computer network?

  • Provide information to end devices (correct)
  • Interconnect end devices
  • Originate messages
  • Send requests to clients

    • Which type of network design allows a device to act as both a client and a server?

  • Bus topology
  • Ring topology
  • Client-server
  • Peer-to-peer (correct)

    • What is a disadvantage of a Peer-to-Peer network?

  • Scalability
  • Slower performance (correct)
  • High security
  • Centralized administration

    • Which intermediary device interconnects end devices in a network?

    <p>Switches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an end device in a network?

    <p>Originate or receive data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of task is Peer-to-Peer network design commonly used for?

    <p>Transferring files and sharing printers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an intermediary device in managing data flow through a network?

    <p>Regenerate and retransmit data signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cable uses electrical impulses for communication across a network?

    <p>Metal wires within cables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do physical topology diagrams illustrate?

    <p>Physical location of intermediary devices and cable installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of network infrastructure spans a small geographical area and interconnects end devices within that area?

    <p>Local Area Network (LAN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

    <p>Interconnect LANs over wide geographical areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Internet composed of?

    <p>A worldwide collection of interconnected LANs and WANs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser