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Network Components and Host Roles

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What is the role of a server on a network?

To provide information to end devices (correct)
To send requests to clients
To originate or receive messages
To store corporate and user files

Which type of server runs email server software?

Web server
Print server
File server
Email server (correct)

In a Peer-to-Peer Network, what is the recommended network design for very small networks?

Having a device be a client and a server (correct)
Having a dedicated print server
Having a dedicated email server
Having a dedicated web server

What is the main advantage of print sharing in a Peer-to-Peer Network?

Low cost (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an end device on a network?

To originate or receive messages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a client on a network?

To send requests to servers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an intermediary device in a network?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of medium uses modulation of specific frequencies of electromagnetic waves for wireless transmission?

Wireless (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between LANs and WANs?

LANs provide high-speed bandwidth to internal devices, while WANs typically provide slower speed links between LANs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a WAN in a network infrastructure?

Interconnect LANs over wide geographical areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an intranet in a network infrastructure?

To be accessible only to the organization's members or others with authorization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of internet connection offers high bandwidth and is always on?

Cable (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which device is responsible for interconnecting end devices in a limited area?

Switches (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a network is responsible for carrying communication across a medium?

Network Media (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do wireless access points do in a network?

Interconnect end devices in a limited area (A) Signup and view all the answers

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