Medical Networking Quiz

Bus topology = All devices are connected to a central cable, called a bus Ring topology = Each device is connected to two other devices, forming a ring Star topology = All devices are connected to a central hub or switch Mesh topology = Every device is connected to every other device

Local area network = Network covering a small geographical area, such as a single building or campus Wide area network = Network covering a large geographical area, such as across cities or countries Personal area network = Network for connecting devices within the range of an individual person Metropolitan area network = Network covering a larger area than a local area network, but smaller than a wide area network

Storage area network = Dedicated network that provides access to consolidated, block-level data storage Virtual private network = Secure network connection that allows remote access to a private network Home area network = Network within a home that connects all digital devices Internetwork = Collection of individual networks connected by routers

<p>Router = Device that forwards data packets between computer networks Switch = Device that connects devices together on a computer network Hub = Connects multiple wired devices together Access point = Enables devices to connect to a wireless network</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Computer network = Connection of two or more computers through a medium for exchanging information or data communication Network classification = Categorization of networks based on size and purpose Network size = Expressed in terms of the geographical area it covers Network purpose = Expresses the reason for the existence of the network</p> Signup and view all the answers