Computer Networks and Internet Fundamentals

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What is the primary function of a server in a computer network?

To connect multiple computers together

To share its own resources with other computers

To request content or services from other computers

To provide services to other computers on the network (correct)

What is the term for a group of two or more computers linked together?

Client

Network (correct)

Internet

Server

What is the role of a client in a computer network?

To access and use the network as well as share network resources (correct)

To provide services to other computers on the network

To connect multiple computers together

To manage the network's infrastructure

What is the term for the physical infrastructure or device that connects a network to other networks?

Router Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a network adapter?

To connect a computer to a network Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a client in a computer network?

It is less powerful than a server Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a client in a client-server model?

To initiate communication sessions with servers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

To send and receive data over a network Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a protocol used for email communication?

SMTP Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

It connects devices over a short distance Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a resource in a network?

To provide access to devices such as printers and fax machines Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

The internet Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of a server in a computer network?

What is the term for a group of two or more computers linked together?

What is the role of a client in a computer network?

What is the term for the physical infrastructure or device that connects a network to other networks?

What is the primary function of a network adapter?

What is a key characteristic of a client in a computer network?

What is the primary role of a client in a client-server model?

What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

What is an example of a protocol used for email communication?

What is the main characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

What is the function of a resource in a network?

What is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

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