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What is a computer network?
What is a computer network?
- A standalone system consisting of independent computing elements
- A system consisting of isolated computing elements
- A distributed system consisting of loosely coupled computing elements and other devices (correct)
- A centralized system consisting of tightly coupled computing elements
What does network software mainly facilitate in a computer network?
What does network software mainly facilitate in a computer network?
- Synchronization, coordination, and data exchange among network elements (correct)
- Hardware maintenance and repair
- Data storage and retrieval
- Resource allocation to individual nodes
What are network nodes required to follow in order to communicate?
What are network nodes required to follow in order to communicate?
- Set of random instructions from the central server
- No specific rules, just communicate freely
- Set of software programs
- Set of communicating rules called protocols (correct)
What components make up the hardware part of a computer network?
What components make up the hardware part of a computer network?
What is the purpose of network classification as LAN or WAN?
What is the purpose of network classification as LAN or WAN?
What kind of resources may network elements own in a computer network?
What kind of resources may network elements own in a computer network?
What is the primary function of a social network node?
What is the primary function of a social network node?
Which type of online social network can handle the new mobile context?
Which type of online social network can handle the new mobile context?
What is the primary difference between chat networks and blog networks?
What is the primary difference between chat networks and blog networks?
What is the purpose of an Instant Messaging Network (IMN)?
What is the purpose of an Instant Messaging Network (IMN)?
What is the common feature among traditional OSNs like Facebook and MySpace?
What is the common feature among traditional OSNs like Facebook and MySpace?
What does a blog network primarily consist of?
What does a blog network primarily consist of?
What distinguishes mobile OSNs from traditional OSNs like Facebook and MySpace?
What distinguishes mobile OSNs from traditional OSNs like Facebook and MySpace?
What is the key characteristic of chat rooms in chat networks?
What is the key characteristic of chat rooms in chat networks?
What is an important characteristic of Online Social Networking Services?
What is an important characteristic of Online Social Networking Services?
