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links computers for shared resources through the internet.

  • Computer Networking (correct)
  • Data Processing
  • Web Development
  • Software Engineering

The smallest type of network with a limited span interconnects compatible personal devices. Examples include wireless earphones-to-smartphone and computer-to-printer connections.

  • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Personal Area Network (PAN) (correct)
  • Campus Area Network (CAN)

This is used to interconnect and share computer resources in an establishment such as a corporate building, house, or several buildings in a limited area.

  • Local Area Network (LAN) (correct)
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)
  • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
  • Personal Area Network (PAN)

What is an enterprise network covering multiple buildings in a campus environment, including universities and large organizations known as?

<p>Campus Area Network (CAN) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This covers multiple city buildings, traffic lights, and parking meters, connecting wirelessly as a metropolitan area network

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

A much larger network covering vast areas, such as cities, provinces, and countries. WAN can also be a bigger network consisting of LANs and MANs

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

in campuses and branches bring users and devices together, such as linking employees in a corporate building

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in a company link multiple servers with data and applications and make them easily accessible to users.

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connect users to programs and services, such as hospital employees connecting to health applications.

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When was the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) developed?

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an open standard for every communication system to allow the interlinking of different types of networks.

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aims to provide a structure for networking that secures compatibility in the network hardware and software and expedites the advancement of upcoming networking technologies

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Handles signal and media

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Assigned for the flow of data

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Which of the following components provides addressing and routing decisions?

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Which layer manages end-to-end delivery to ensure error-free packets?

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Which layer of the OSI model establishes, manages, and terminates sessions?

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Which layer of the OSI model manages protocol conversion and data translation?

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Which of the following provides support for applications?

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uses cabling and connectors to initiate network connections.

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uses radio signals to initiate network connections. It is the most common home network configuration today.

<p>Wireless Network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

which is not an advantage of a wired network type

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which is not an advantage of wireless network

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which is not and disadvantage of wired network type

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which is not a disadvantage of wireless network type

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connects devices within a local area network. It is limited by length and durability specifications resulting in a bad signal if the cable is too long or of poor quality.

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interconnects networking devices but risks the broadcast of data it receives to all devices connected to it.

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initiates a direct connection from the sender to the destination bypassing the data traffic to ensure data privacy, unlike a hub. It is best for interconnecting networking devices.

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uses a cable connection to create a broadband network connection from a home network to the internet service provider (ISP). This setup needs a splitter to divide the cable TV from the home network.

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provide resources, data, services, and programs to other computers or clients over a network. It is tasked to handle complex operations such as databases, emails, and shared files.

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a security device that monitors and secures incoming and outgoing network traffic based on established security policies. It is essentially the barrier between a private internal network and the public Internet

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connects wireless devices and provides a connection to wired LANs. The data transfer speed for access points relies on the wireless technology of the clients

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consists of a router, switch, and wireless access point that uses radio frequency to link networking devices. It is the most common way to connect wireless LANs to the ISP’s access device

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combines the functionality of a modem and a router, thus making it a convenient source for Internet connectivity.

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the simplest network topology where two devices, like a computer or router, are connected directly. With this, the communication only flows between the two devices.

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Its deterministic nature ensures access to message transmissions at regular or fixed time intervals for each connected station.

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occurs when computers share the media for data transmission using a coaxial cable, preventing data transmission from being extremely bandwidth efficient.

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the most common networking topology in LANs today, where all the devices connect to a central switch or hub.

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it is when the networking devices are directly connected where several paths exist between the end devices

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Computer Networking

Links various computers to share resources like data and printers using technologies like the internet.

Personal Area Network (PAN)

A small network connecting nearby devices, often within a limited range, like wireless headphones to your phone.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A network connecting devices within a single location, like an office building or home.

Campus Area Network (CAN)

A network that covers a wider area than a LAN, connecting multiple buildings within a campus or university.

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

A network connecting devices within a city or metropolitan area, reaching across city blocks and connecting devices like traffic lights.

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

A very large network covering vast areas, like multiple cities, provinces, or countries.

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Access Networks

Networks that connect users and devices within a local area, like a corporate building, like providing internet access to employees.

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Networks for Data Centers

Networks specifically designed to connect and share resources between servers containing data and applications within a company.

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Wide-area Networks (WANs)

Networks that connect users to programs and services across a wide geographical area, like hospitals connecting their employees to healthcare applications.

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Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

A standard that aims to ensure compatibility between different types of networks, allowing different systems to communicate.

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Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

A standard designed to enhance the interoperability of networks, making them more compatible and facilitating advancements in networking technology.

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Physical Layer

The layer of the OSI model responsible for handling the physical transmission of data, including signals and media.

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Data Link

The layer of the OSI model responsible for the flow of data between devices connected to a network.

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Network

The layer of the OSI model responsible for addressing data packets and making routing decisions.

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Transport

The layer of the OSI model responsible for managing the transfer of data packets from one device to another, ensuring error-free delivery.

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Session Layer

The layer of the OSI model responsible for establishing, managing, and terminating sessions between communicating devices.

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Presentation

The layer of the OSI model responsible for converting data into a format that can be understood across different systems.

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Application

The layer of the OSI model responsible for providing services and support for applications that use the network.

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Wired Network

A type of network that uses cabling and connectors to establish connections between devices.

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Wireless Network

A type of network that uses radio waves to establish connections between devices.

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LAN Ethernet Cable

A cable specifically designed for connecting devices within a LAN.

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Hub

A device that connects multiple devices, sending all received data to all connected devices.

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Switch

A device that directs data traffic specifically to the intended recipient device, unlike a hub.

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Cable Modem

A device that translates data from a cable network to a digital signal, enabling a home network to connect to the internet.

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Servers

A device that provides resources to clients over a network, handling tasks like storing data, managing email, and sharing files.

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Firewall

A security device that monitors and controls network traffic, acting as a barrier between an internal network and the internet.

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Wireless Access Point

A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a network, acting as a bridge between wireless and wired networks.

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Wireless Router

A device that combines a router and a wireless access point, enabling both wireless and wired connections to a network.

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Wi-Fi Modem

A device that integrates a modem and a router, providing both internet connectivity and network access.

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Point-to-Point

A network topology with a direct connection between two devices, enabling communication only between those two devices.

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Star

A network topology where all devices connect to a central hub or switch, enabling communication between any two devices.

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Token Ring

A network topology where devices are connected in a ring, allowing data to circulate in one direction.

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Bus

A network topology where devices are connected to a shared cable, enabling data to travel in both directions.

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