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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What does digital communications describe?

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

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

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

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