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What is the main function of a server in a network?
What is the main function of a server in a network?
- To display web pages and emails directly
- To provide information to other devices on the network (correct)
- To assign IP addresses to hosts
- To connect clients to the internet
Which term specifically refers to devices on a network assigned a unique number for communication?
Which term specifically refers to devices on a network assigned a unique number for communication?
- End devices
- Clients
- Servers
- Hosts (correct)
What role do clients play in a network?
What role do clients play in a network?
- Requesting and displaying information from servers (correct)
- Acting as routers for network traffic
- Providing server software to hosts
- Assigning IP addresses to other devices
What does an IP address do in a network?
What does an IP address do in a network?
What is required for a server to provide web services?
What is required for a server to provide web services?
Flashcards
Host
Host
A computer or device connected to a network and participating directly in network communication.
IP Address
IP Address
A unique numerical address assigned to each host on a network, enabling communication.
Server
Server
Computers with specialized software providing information, like email or web pages, to other devices on the network.
Client
Client
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Study Notes
Network Components
- A global online community requires a network connection to the internet.
- Hosts (or end devices) are computers directly involved in network communication.
- Clients are a type of host.
- Hosts are identified by a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- An IP address identifies the host and its connected network.
Servers
- Servers are computers that provide information (e.g., emails, web pages) to other devices on the network.
- Each service on a server requires specific software.
- For instance, a web server needs web server software to operate.
- A server can provide services to numerous clients simultaneously.
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