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What is the purpose of a computer network?
What is the purpose of a computer network?
- To encrypt data transmission
- To store data on multiple devices
- To transfer data between devices connected to the network (correct)
- To restrict data access to specific devices
What is a protocol in the context of a computer network?
What is a protocol in the context of a computer network?
- A device that expects to receive data from the network
- A physical medium for data transfer like cables or radio waves
- A set of rules agreed by both sender and receiver for communication (correct)
- A device that stores data
What is a 'message' in the context of a computer network?
What is a 'message' in the context of a computer network?
- A device that sends data
- The medium for data transfer like cables or radio waves
- The data or information that needs to be transferred from one device to another over the network (correct)
- The device that expects to receive data
What is the role of a 'receiver' in a computer network?
What is the role of a 'receiver' in a computer network?
What is the function of the 'transmission media' in a computer network?
What is the function of the 'transmission media' in a computer network?
Why are protocols necessary in a computer network?
Why are protocols necessary in a computer network?
What is the function of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer network?
What is the function of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer network?
Which type of NIC uses radio wave technology for making connections?
Which type of NIC uses radio wave technology for making connections?
What is the purpose of resource sharing in a computer network?
What is the purpose of resource sharing in a computer network?
Which type of cable is a high-speed cable that can transmit data over 1Gbps or more?
Which type of cable is a high-speed cable that can transmit data over 1Gbps or more?
What type of cable is more expensive than twisted pair cable but provides high data transmission speed?
What type of cable is more expensive than twisted pair cable but provides high data transmission speed?
What is the function of a server in the server-client model of computer networking?
What is the function of a server in the server-client model of computer networking?
What is the communication medium used for daily communication among employees in a company?
What is the communication medium used for daily communication among employees in a company?
What type of transmission media uses physical cables to transmit communication signals?
What type of transmission media uses physical cables to transmit communication signals?
What is the function of a wireless NIC in a computer network?
What is the function of a wireless NIC in a computer network?
What is the purpose of adding a hub or switch in a computer network setup?
What is the purpose of adding a hub or switch in a computer network setup?
In the context of connecting devices to a hub or switch, what does the 'green link lights' indicate?
In the context of connecting devices to a hub or switch, what does the 'green link lights' indicate?
Why is it important to choose the correct port or interface when connecting devices to a hub or switch?
Why is it important to choose the correct port or interface when connecting devices to a hub or switch?
What is the significance of using a 'Copper Straight-through cable' to connect devices to hubs or switches?
What is the significance of using a 'Copper Straight-through cable' to connect devices to hubs or switches?
What is the primary difference between connecting a device to a hub and connecting it to a switch in a computer network?
What is the primary difference between connecting a device to a hub and connecting it to a switch in a computer network?
What role do the 'green link lights' play in troubleshooting network connectivity issues?
What role do the 'green link lights' play in troubleshooting network connectivity issues?
What types of protocols can be displayed in Packet Tracer?
What types of protocols can be displayed in Packet Tracer?
What is the purpose of Packet Tracer in relation to real equipment?
What is the purpose of Packet Tracer in relation to real equipment?
What devices can be used in building a network topology in Packet Tracer?
What devices can be used in building a network topology in Packet Tracer?
What happens when a device is single-clicked in the left panel of Packet Tracer?
What happens when a device is single-clicked in the left panel of Packet Tracer?
What does Packet Tracer turn into when the cursor is moved into the topology area?
What does Packet Tracer turn into when the cursor is moved into the topology area?
What is the role of Routing protocols in Packet Tracer?
What is the role of Routing protocols in Packet Tracer?