Computer Networks and Devices
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What is the term for a device that sends and receives information on a network?

  • Router
  • Server
  • Peripheral
  • Host (correct)
  • What type of phone connects to a computer network instead of the traditional telephone network?

  • Landline phone
  • IP phone (correct)
  • Cell phone
  • Satellite phone
  • What is the primary function of a peripheral device?

  • Provide a service to a host
  • Send and receive information
  • Connect to a host device (correct)
  • Connect to a network directly
  • What types of organizations commonly use computer networks?

    <p>Businesses, homes, schools, and government agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be shared among devices on a network?

    <p>Many different types of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Devices in Computer Networks

    • A device can serve as both a host and a peripheral depending on its function in the network.
    • A host is any device that sends and receives information on the network.
    • A peripheral is a device connected to a host, such as a printer connected to a laptop.
    • If a peripheral is connected directly to a network, it acts as a host.

    Types of Host Devices

    • Various types of devices can connect to a network, including:
      • Internet Protocol (IP) phones that connect to a computer network instead of a traditional telephone network.

    Networks in Different Settings

    • Computer networks are used in various settings, including:
      • Businesses
      • Homes
      • Schools
      • Government agencies

    Network Resources

    • Networks can share various resources, including:
      • (no specific examples given in the text, but implied by Figure 2)

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    This quiz covers the basics of computer networks, including devices that can act as hosts or peripherals, and the different types of host devices that can connect to a network.

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