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What is the main purpose of a computer network?
What is the main purpose of a computer network?
- Enable computers to communicate and share resources (correct)
- Watch movies
- Operate a microwave
- Play video games
Which of the following is NOT an application of computer networking mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an application of computer networking mentioned in the text?
- Sharing expensive software and databases
- Sharing resources like printers
- Exchanging data and information among users via network
- Playing online games (correct)
What is the disadvantage of computer networks according to the text?
What is the disadvantage of computer networks according to the text?
- Centralized software management
- Improved security
- Increased speed
- High cost of installation (correct)
Which network type is identified by its coverage of a city or town area?
Which network type is identified by its coverage of a city or town area?
What is a Personal Area Network (PAN) mainly organized around, according to the text?
What is a Personal Area Network (PAN) mainly organized around, according to the text?
What is one advantage of computer networks mentioned in the text?
What is one advantage of computer networks mentioned in the text?
What type of network operates over a small physical area like an office or a group of buildings?
What type of network operates over a small physical area like an office or a group of buildings?
Which network type uses leased telephone lines, satellite links, and similar channels for communication?
Which network type uses leased telephone lines, satellite links, and similar channels for communication?
In PANs, how can the communication among personal devices occur?
In PANs, how can the communication among personal devices occur?
What is a characteristic of LAN that makes the exchange of information and resource sharing easy?
What is a characteristic of LAN that makes the exchange of information and resource sharing easy?
Which type of network covers the entire city and uses technology similar to LAN?
Which type of network covers the entire city and uses technology similar to LAN?
What makes WAN more suitable than LAN when computers are at widely separated locations?
What makes WAN more suitable than LAN when computers are at widely separated locations?
