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What is the main function of a computer network?
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?
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?
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?
How can computer networks be classified based on geographical span?
What type of network can cover the whole world?
What type of network can cover the whole world?
Which device connects networks to other networks and acts as dispatchers?
Which device connects networks to other networks and acts as dispatchers?
How does a bus-like structured network appear geographically?
How does a bus-like structured network appear geographically?
What uniquely identifies a device's network connection with a network-assigned IP address?
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?
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 specialized device connects devices to networks without the use of cables?
What is the primary function of a computer network?
What is the primary function of a computer network?
Which classification factor is used to categorize computer networks based on geographical span?
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 examples of things that computer networks are used for?
What are some popular architectures for computer networks mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
How are devices in a mesh network connected?
What is the main function of a router in a computer network?
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?
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?
How does a bus-like structured network appear geographically?
What is the primary function of switches in computer networks?
What is the primary function of switches in computer networks?
