16 Questions
What is the main purpose of a computer network?
To share resources
What does the term 'networking' refer to?
Implementing, upgrading, and managing networks
How have networks and the Internet impacted our lives?
They have changed the way we communicate and work
What are some forms of communication mentioned in the text?
Instant messaging, texting, and social media
What is the definition of a network according to the text?
Two or more connected computers sharing resources
What is the term used to describe instant real-time communication between two or more people?
Instant Messaging (IM) / Texting
Which technology enables people to work together on shared documents?
Collaboration Tools
What is a characteristic feature of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
All these devices lie within an approximate range of 10 meters
What is the primary function of Podcasting?
Audio-based medium that originally enabled people to record audio and convert it for use
What is the extended form of LAN which covers a larger geographical area like a city or a town?
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
What is the main purpose of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) File Sharing?
Allows people to share files with each other without having to store and download from a central server
Which network type connects computers and other LANs and MANs, spread across different geographical locations of a country or in different countries or continents?
Wide Area Network (WAN)
What characterizes Weblogs (blogs)?
An individual, personal journal
What is the primary purpose of Social Media?
"Interactive websites"
"Whereas a blog is more of an individual, personal journal, what is a wiki?"
"Web pages that groups of people can edit and view together"
What is a disadvantage/cost of Networking related to 'Undesirable Sharing'?
Data Security Concerns
Test your knowledge about the introduction, advantages, disadvantages, types, components, topology, and security of computer networks. Also, learn about the assessment weighting for final-term, mid-term, practical examination, and other types of assessments.
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