Fundamental Concepts of Computer Networking Quiz

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Which component of a data communications system is responsible for the information to be communicated?

Sender
Message (correct)
Receiver
Protocol

What is the most common resource shared in a computer network today?

Printers
Connection to the Internet (correct)
Tape drives
File server

What is the purpose of having multiple machines share resources in a computer network?

Increased cost
Isolation of resources
Resource and load sharing (correct)
Limiting access

What is the benefit of high reliability in a computer network, as mentioned in the text?

If a machine goes down, another can take over (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals of a computer network, as mentioned in the text?

Reduced cost (C) Signup and view all the answers

Define computer network.

A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources, with the most common resource being connection to the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

What are some goals of a computer network mentioned in the text?

Some goals of a computer network mentioned in the text are: reduced cost, resource and load sharing, high reliability, and the ability for programs to not need to run on a single machine. Signup and view all the answers

List the components of a data communications system mentioned in the text.

The components of a data communications system mentioned in the text are: message, sender, receiver, medium, and protocol. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of message in a data communications system?

The purpose of message in a data communications system is to carry the information (data) to be communicated, which can include text, numbers, pictures, audio, and video. Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of having multiple machines share resources in a computer network?

The benefit of having multiple machines share resources in a computer network includes reduced cost, resource and load sharing, and high reliability, where if a machine goes down, another can take over. Signup and view all the answers

Define a computer network.

A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources such as connection to the Internet, printers, or file servers. Signup and view all the answers

What are some goals of a computer network?

Some goals of a computer network include reduced cost, resource and load sharing, high reliability, and the ability for programs to run on multiple machines. Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of a data communications system?

The components of a data communications system include the message (information to be communicated), sender, receiver, transmission medium, and protocol. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having multiple machines share resources in a computer network?

The purpose is to enable several machines to share resources such as printers, tape drives, and to allow programs to run on different machines, reducing the reliance on a single machine. Signup and view all the answers

Why is high reliability beneficial in a computer network?

High reliability is beneficial because if a machine goes down, another can take over, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing disruptions in services like mail and communication. Signup and view all the answers

Message

The information to be communicated in a data communications system.

Common Network Share

Sharing resources, especially Internet connections.