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Which type of network uses physical cables to connect devices?
Which type of network uses physical cables to connect devices?
What type of network is suitable for connecting devices within a city or a large campus?
What type of network is suitable for connecting devices within a city or a large campus?
Which networking device operates at the Data Link layer of the OSI model?
Which networking device operates at the Data Link layer of the OSI model?
Which network topology connects each device to a central hub?
Which network topology connects each device to a central hub?
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What is the measure of the amount of data that can be transmitted in a given amount of time?
What is the measure of the amount of data that can be transmitted in a given amount of time?
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Study Notes
Network Types and Characteristics
- Wired network uses physical cables to connect devices.
Network Suitable for Large Areas
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is suitable for connecting devices within a city or a large campus.
Networking Devices
- Switch operates at the Data Link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model.
Network Topologies
- Star topology connects each device to a central hub.
Network Performance Measurement
- Bandwidth is the measure of the amount of data that can be transmitted in a given amount of time.
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Description
Test your knowledge of computer networks with this quiz covering the basics of what computer networks are, why they are necessary, different types of networks, where they are used, basic network designs, topologies, network types, and networking devices. This quiz is a helpful introduction to understanding the fundamentals of computer networking.
