Computer Networks Basics

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What is the main function of a computer network?

To establish a cohesive architecture for computer systems

To connect and share information between computers and devices (correct)

To physically connect computer and communication devices

To classify different types of computer networks

Which are examples of things that computer networks are used for?

Sharing devices, files, and software (correct)

Connecting communication devices, sharing printers, and accessing information easily

Establishing cohesive architecture, sharing software, and maintaining information

Communicating using email, video, and instant messaging

What are the two popular architectures for computer networks mentioned in the text?

TCP/IP and Bluetooth architectures

Ethernet and Wi-Fi architectures

ISO Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and IBM's Systems Network Architecture (SNA) (correct)

LAN and WAN architectures

How can computer networks be classified based on geographical span?

Spanned across a table and among Bluetooth enabled devices Signup and view all the answers

What type of network can cover the whole world?

Public network Signup and view all the answers

Which device connects networks to other networks and acts as dispatchers?

Routers Signup and view all the answers

How does a bus-like structured network appear geographically?

Devices are connected to a single medium but are geographically disconnected Signup and view all the answers

What uniquely identifies a device's network connection with a network-assigned IP address?

Layer 3 router Signup and view all the answers

In what type of architecture do two systems reside at the same level and are called peers?

Peer-to-peer Signup and view all the answers

What specialized device connects devices to networks without the use of cables?

Access points Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a computer network?

Allowing network users to access and maintain information easily Signup and view all the answers

Which classification factor is used to categorize computer networks based on geographical span?

Geographical span Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of things that computer networks are used for?

Sharing printers, scanners, and photocopiers Signup and view all the answers

What are some popular architectures for computer networks mentioned in the text?

ISO Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Signup and view all the answers

What type of network architecture involves one or more systems acting as servers and other systems making requests to the server?

Client-Server Signup and view all the answers

How are devices in a mesh network connected?

Every single device can be connected to every other device on the network Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a router in a computer network?

Connects networks to other networks and acts as dispatchers Signup and view all the answers

What type of network architecture involves two systems residing at the same level and being called peers?

Peer-to-Peer Signup and view all the answers

How does a bus-like structured network appear geographically?

Geographically disconnected Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of switches in computer networks?

Internally secure computers, printers, servers, and other devices Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of a computer network?

Which are examples of things that computer networks are used for?

What are the two popular architectures for computer networks mentioned in the text?

How can computer networks be classified based on geographical span?

What type of network can cover the whole world?

Which device connects networks to other networks and acts as dispatchers?

How does a bus-like structured network appear geographically?

What uniquely identifies a device's network connection with a network-assigned IP address?

In what type of architecture do two systems reside at the same level and are called peers?

What specialized device connects devices to networks without the use of cables?

What is the primary function of a computer network?

Which classification factor is used to categorize computer networks based on geographical span?

What are some examples of things that computer networks are used for?

What are some popular architectures for computer networks mentioned in the text?

What type of network architecture involves one or more systems acting as servers and other systems making requests to the server?

How are devices in a mesh network connected?

What is the main function of a router in a computer network?

What type of network architecture involves two systems residing at the same level and being called peers?

How does a bus-like structured network appear geographically?

What is the primary function of switches in computer networks?

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