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What is the primary goal of computer networking?
What is the primary goal of computer networking?
- Improving computer security
- Reducing hardware costs
- High-speed data transfer
- Resource sharing (correct)
What is the term for the common telecommunication technology used by nodes in a computer network?
What is the term for the common telecommunication technology used by nodes in a computer network?
- Telecommunication technology (correct)
- Transmission media
- Protocol
- Network software
What is an example of hardware sharing in a computer network?
What is an example of hardware sharing in a computer network?
- Printer and fax machine (correct)
- Database and application software
- Email and video conferencing
- Satellite and infrared beam connections
What is the term for the rules that govern data communication in a computer network?
What is the term for the rules that govern data communication in a computer network?
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What is the purpose of network software in a computer network?
What is the purpose of network software in a computer network?
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What is the primary advantage of a Bus topology?
What is the primary advantage of a Bus topology?
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What is the main disadvantage of a Ring topology?
What is the main disadvantage of a Ring topology?
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What is the primary function of a token in a Token Ring topology?
What is the primary function of a token in a Token Ring topology?
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What is the main advantage of a Star topology?
What is the main advantage of a Star topology?
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What is the primary characteristic of a Mesh topology?
What is the primary characteristic of a Mesh topology?
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