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What is the main purpose of a network?
What is the main purpose of a network?
- To share resources (correct)
- To prevent resource sharing
- To slow down computer operations
- To restrict access to files
Which of the following is NOT considered a resource in a network?
Which of the following is NOT considered a resource in a network?
- A disk drive
- A file
- A monitor (correct)
- A printer
What does networking involve?
What does networking involve?
- Managing only computers
- Designing, implementing, and working with networks (correct)
- Preventing information exchange
- Restricting communication between devices
How are devices connected in a network?
How are devices connected in a network?
What is network topology?
What is network topology?
What is a key advantage of using a network switch over a hub?
What is a key advantage of using a network switch over a hub?
In a 10-Mbps network with 10 nodes communicating through a hub, what happens to the bandwidth each node can get?
In a 10-Mbps network with 10 nodes communicating through a hub, what happens to the bandwidth each node can get?
How does a switch differ from a hub in terms of bandwidth allocation to connected devices?
How does a switch differ from a hub in terms of bandwidth allocation to connected devices?
What is the impact of multiple nodes communicating on a hub compared to a switch?
What is the impact of multiple nodes communicating on a hub compared to a switch?
Which device configuration allows each node to communicate at its full bandwidth capacity in a network?
Which device configuration allows each node to communicate at its full bandwidth capacity in a network?
What is the purpose of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What is the purpose of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What is a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) defined as?
What is a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) defined as?
What is the main disadvantage of networking related to costs?
What is the main disadvantage of networking related to costs?
Which type of network covers a broad area and uses routers and public communications links?
Which type of network covers a broad area and uses routers and public communications links?
What is a fundamental characteristic of Local Area Networks (LANs)?
What is a fundamental characteristic of Local Area Networks (LANs)?
Why are Wide Area Networks (WANs) necessary in networking?
Why are Wide Area Networks (WANs) necessary in networking?
What happens to the entire network if the central device in a star network goes down?
What happens to the entire network if the central device in a star network goes down?
Why are star topologies more expensive to install compared to bus networks?
Why are star topologies more expensive to install compared to bus networks?
In a ring topology network, what happens if one entity is removed from the ring?
In a ring topology network, what happens if one entity is removed from the ring?
What is a characteristic of the physical ring topology systems that led to their decline?
What is a characteristic of the physical ring topology systems that led to their decline?
What makes mesh topology the most complex in terms of physical design?
What makes mesh topology the most complex in terms of physical design?
Why do some types of Ethernet and ARCNet use a physical star topology?
Why do some types of Ethernet and ARCNet use a physical star topology?
What is the main advantage of using a router over a bridge?
What is the main advantage of using a router over a bridge?
Why are routers typically slower than bridges?
Why are routers typically slower than bridges?
Where are routers commonly located?
Where are routers commonly located?
What is a key function of a network switch as compared to a network hub?
What is a key function of a network switch as compared to a network hub?
How do routers differ from bridges in terms of connectivity?
How do routers differ from bridges in terms of connectivity?
Why are routers more expensive compared to bridges?
Why are routers more expensive compared to bridges?
