Introduction to Computer Networks
16 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of a network?

  • To design network technologies
  • To share resources (correct)
  • To implement network upgrades
  • To manage network resources

What term describes the processes involved in working with networks and network technologies?

  • Social Media
  • Collaboration
  • Networking (correct)
  • Podcasting

Which type of communication enables instant real-time communication between two or more people?

  • Wikis
  • Podcasting
  • Instant Messaging (IM) / Texting (correct)
  • Weblogs (blogs)

What percentage of the final assessment does the Mid-Term Examination constitute?

<p>10% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does P2P stand for in the context of communication?

<p>Peer-to-Peer File Sharing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'network topology' refer to?

<p>Connection pattern of a network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of collaboration tools?

<p>Data sharing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a LAN?

<p>It administers a single organization or individual (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a podcast from other forms of media?

<p>It is an audio-based medium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) File Sharing?

<p>Sharing files without having to store and download from a central server (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between weblogs (blogs) and wikis?

<p>Wikis are web pages that are easy to update and edit, while blogs are group creations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does WAN stand for in the context of computer networks?

<p>Wide Area Network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of networking from a cost perspective?

<p>Data security concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which network type covers a larger geographical area like a city or a town?

<p>Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate range within which Personal Area Networks (PAN) lie?

<p>10 meters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of social media?

<p>Interactive websites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser