Introduction to Computer Networks

To send and receive data stored in other devices over the network.

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<p>Electronic communication is more efficient and less expensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protocol, Rules, Sender, Message, Receiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A protocol is a set of rules that are agreed by both sender and receiver, enabling communication between devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Switches connect computers, printers, and other hardware devices to a network within a building or campus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wires, cables, radio waves, coaxial cable, twisted-pair wire, optical fiber cable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access Points allow devices to connect to the wireless network without cables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data files, printer access programs, and email.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Network Interface Card sends, receives data, and controls data flow between the computer and the network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A local operating system helps personal computers access files, print to a local printer, and use local disk drives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Network Operating System allows computers to communicate via network, enabling data exchange and resource sharing between different systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hub splits network connection into multiple computers, acting as a distribution center for data requests within a network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethernet or data cable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Open Systems Interconnection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize the response time of sending and receiving data from one node to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To share data between different systems connected with each other through a transmission media.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To keep a backup of all the data that is to be shared over a network so that in case of a failure, the data can be recovered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network should not be prone to failures, or if failure occurs, the recovery process should be fast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect data from unauthorized access as it is transmitted across the network, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scalability refers to the ability of a network to accommodate the addition of new computers or nodes without compromising performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow different software and hardware to work together effectively, allowing for flexibility and diverse system configurations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define how computers should be connected within a network in order to optimize network performance, security, and efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Client-Server</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All computers in the network are connected with every other computer and have access to the same resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced cost due to the absence of a central server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To serve as a hub, managing requests from client computers and providing shared data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased security due to centralized control and improved performance through dedicated server resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The arrangement of computers or network devices within a network, defining their physical and logical connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network with direct connections between two devices using a single piece of cable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network where all devices share a single communication line or cable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A standard model for communication systems that divides the communication process into seven layers, each with a specific function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide an interface for application users to interact with the network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To handle data formatting and representation, ensuring compatibility between different systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To manage communication sessions between different systems, ensuring seamless data exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure reliable and efficient data delivery between systems, handling data segmentation and error control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To manage network addresses and route data packets between different networks, ensuring efficient data flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To handle data transmission between physical devices, addressing error detection and correction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define the physical characteristics of the network, including cabling, connectors, and signaling mechanisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enable communication between computers on the internet, addressing a wide range of services and protocols.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Application Layer, Transport Layer, Internet Layer, Link Layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An ISP provides access to the internet, offering services such as internet access, domain name registration, and dial-up or leased line access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A private network within an organization, enabling secure communication and data sharing among its members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved collaboration, cost-effectiveness, security, productivity, and business management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A two-way, ground-based micro station that transmits data to and from communication satellites, typically using a small antenna.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They offer wide coverage due to satellite communication, providing connectivity in remote locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PAN (Personal Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network that connects devices within a small personal space, typically within 10 meters, using technologies like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network that connects devices within a single location, such as an office building or home, using wired or wireless technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network that connects devices within a larger geographical area, such as a city or town, and typically covers several kilometers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network that covers a large geographical area, spanning entire countries or even continents, connecting multiple LANS, MANs, and other WANs.</p> Signup and view all the answers