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Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Computer Network Quiz
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Computer Network Quiz

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What is the purpose of a computer network?

  • To transmit, exchange, or share data and resources (correct)
  • To store data
  • To process data
  • To install software
  • Which hardware components are used to build a computer network?

  • Monitors and speakers
  • Printers and scanners
  • Keyboards and mice
  • Routers, switches, access points, and cables (correct)
  • What is an example of a PAN (personal area network)?

  • Connecting an iPhone and a Mac to share content (correct)
  • Connecting all the computers in an office building
  • Sharing data and resources over a relatively short distance
  • Transmitting data wirelessly over long distances
  • What does LAN (local area network) allow computers to do?

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    How do MANs (metropolitan area networks) compare to LANs and WANs?

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    Study Notes

    Purpose of a Computer Network

    • Facilitates communication and resource sharing between multiple devices.
    • Allows for data transfer, online collaboration, and access to shared applications.
    • Enhances efficiency by enabling businesses to connect various systems and streamline processes.

    Hardware Components for Building a Computer Network

    • Routers: Directs data packets between networks and manages traffic.
    • Switches: Connects devices within a local network, allowing them to communicate.
    • Modems: Converts digital data from a computer to analog for transmission over phone lines and vice versa.
    • Cables: Physical media like Ethernet cables that connect devices in the network.

    Example of a PAN

    • Bluetooth-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets connecting to headphones or smartwatches.

    Functionality of LAN (Local Area Network)

    • Enables multiple computers to connect and communicate within a limited geographical area, such as a home, office, or campus.
    • Allows for file sharing, printer access, and application sharing among connected devices.

    Comparison of MANs (Metropolitan Area Networks) with LANs and WANs

    • MANs cover larger geographical areas than LANs but smaller than WANs, typically serving urban areas or cities.
    • Offers high-speed connections to interlink multiple LANs, facilitating broader communication.
    • Unlike WANs, which may span across countries or continents, MANs are confined to a city or region, providing faster data transfer rates.

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    Test your knowledge of computer network fundamentals in the context of cybersecurity with this quiz. Explore topics such as network connections, data transmission, and resource sharing.

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