Networking Essentials Overview

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What is the purpose of communications software?

  • To differentiate between LANs, MANs, WANs, and PANs
  • To discuss the purpose of network communications standards and protocols
  • To transfer data, instructions, and information between computers or devices (correct)
  • To set up and configure a home network

What does digital communications describe?

  • The purpose of communications software
  • A process in which two or more computers or devices transfer data, instructions, and information (correct)
  • The various types of communications lines
  • The different ways to set up and configure a home network

What is the primary function of sending and receiving devices in communications?

  • To differentiate among physical transmission media
  • To transfer data, instructions, and information between computers or devices (correct)
  • To discuss different ways to set up and configure a home network
  • To facilitate the transfer of data between networks

What do LANs, MANs, WANs, and PANs differentiate among?

<p>Different geographical area sizes of networks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of network communications standards and protocols?

<p>To facilitate the transfer of data between networks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network allows for communication within a limited geographical area, such as a single building or campus?

<p>LAN (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network architecture involves a central server that provides resources and services to multiple clients?

<p>Client/server network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used physical transmission medium for networking?

<p>Bluetooth technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of communications software in the context of networking?

<p>To manage the flow of data between devices on a network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communications system involves the transfer of data, instructions, and information between two or more computers or devices?

<p>Digital communications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of network communications standards and protocols?

<p>To facilitate the transfer of data, instructions, and information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network architecture involves a central server that provides resources and services to multiple clients?

<p>Local Area Network (LAN) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does digital communications describe?

<p>The transfer of data, instructions, and information between computers or devices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of communications software in the context of networking?

<p>To enable the exchange of messages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used physical transmission medium for networking?

<p>Bluetooth technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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