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What is the primary function of a computer network?
What is the primary function of a computer network?
- To allow computers to exchange data (correct)
- To restrict data sharing between devices
- To increase the processing speed of computers
- To store data locally on individual devices
Which term best describes the connections used in a computer network?
Which term best describes the connections used in a computer network?
- Communication frameworks
- Signal transmissions
- Network protocols
- Data connections (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer network?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer network?
- Enables remote communication
- Limits the number of devices connected (correct)
- Allows data exchange between devices
- Facilitates access to shared resources
In a computer network, how is data typically transferred?
In a computer network, how is data typically transferred?
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What role do networked computing devices play in a data network?
What role do networked computing devices play in a data network?
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Computer Networks
- A computer network, or data network, is a system that allows computers to exchange data.
- Networked computing devices, like computers, servers, and printers, communicate by transferring data over network links.
- These links are data connections that facilitate the flow of information between devices.
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