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What does PAN stand for?
Personal Area Network
Which of the following are types of computer networks? (Select all that apply)
A Local Area Network (LAN) connects devices over a wide geographic area.
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What role do clients have in a computer network?
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A ______ network covers a wide geographic area using dedicated telecommunication lines.
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What is the primary role of servers in a computer network?
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What is a node in a computer network?
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Which of the following best describes a P2P network?
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Name one common communication technology used in a PAN.
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Which type of network is known for connecting devices within a private area?
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A Wide Area Network (WAN) only covers a small geographic area.
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What is the primary function of servers in a computer network?
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What does the acronym LAN stand for?
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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are commonly used in a ______.
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Match the following network types with their definitions:
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What is the role of a host in a computer network?
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In a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network, what roles do hosts have?
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What is a fundamental characteristic of a client/server network architecture?
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Study Notes
Computer Networks
- Computer networks connect computers to share resources such as data, services, and devices.
- Networks are categorized by geographical coverage and purpose.
Network Types
- Personal Area Network (PAN): Connects devices in a small, private area (e.g., home). Uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies.
- Local Area Network (LAN): Connects computers within a local area (e.g., office) using a central device and cables (twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic).
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): Connects LANs within a city or town using fiber optics and Gigabit Layer 3 switches.
- Wide Area Network (WAN): Spans a wide geographic area using dedicated telecommunication lines (telephone lines, leased lines, satellites). The internet is an example.
Network Components
- Networking Devices: Devices like routers and switches that facilitate communication within a network.
- Networking Media: Physical cables (like copper, fiber optic) that transmit data.
- Network Operating System (NOS): Software that manages network resources and communication.
Client/Server Roles
- Clients: Request access to resources from servers.
- Servers: Provide resources and manage access to those resources.
Hosts and Nodes
- Host: A device with an IP address that requests or provides network resources (e.g., clients, servers, routers).
- Node: Any network device that can transmit and receive data but might not have an IP address (e.g., a printer).
Network Architectures
- Peer-to-Peer (P2P): A network where hosts have no predefined roles and act as clients or servers dynamically. PANs are often P2P.
- Client/Server: A network where hosts have predefined roles (clients and servers).
Understanding Computer Networks
- Computer networks facilitate resource sharing, including data, services, and peripherals.
- Networks allow for communication across geographical distances.
- Computer network categories depend on area coverage and purpose.
Types of Computer Networks
- Personal Area Network (PAN): Connects devices in a private, protected area, often using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
- Local Area Network (LAN): Connects computers in a local area, often using a central device and wired connections (twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber optic cables).
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): Interconnects LANs within a town or city, typically using fiber optics and gigabit layer 3 switches.
- Wide Area Network (WAN): Covers a wide geographic area, using dedicated telecommunication lines like telephone lines, leased lines, or satellites. The internet is a prime example of a WAN.
Understanding Computer Network Components
- Networking Devices: Equipment that facilitates communication, such as routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls.
- Networking Media: Physical pathways for data transmission, like twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, fiber-optic cables, and wireless signals.
- Network Operating System (NOS): Software that manages network resources and allows devices to communicate.
Understanding Clients and Servers
- Clients: Devices that request access to network resources.
- Servers: Devices that provide and manage access to network resources.
Understanding Hosts and Nodes
- Host: Any device with an assigned IP address that requests or provides network resources. Clients, servers, and routers typically act as hosts.
- Node: Any device that can receive and transmit data on the network but lacks an assigned IP address.
Understanding Computer Network Architectures
- Peer-to-Peer (P2P): Also known as a workgroup, where devices have no predefined roles and act as both clients and servers, often seen in PANs.
- Client/Server: Also known as a domain-based network, where devices have predetermined roles as clients or servers. Clients request resources from servers.
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of computer networks, including their categorization by geographical coverage and purpose. This quiz covers various types of networks such as PAN, LAN, MAN, and WAN, as well as essential networking components and devices.
