7 Questions
What are end devices in a network commonly referred to as?
Hosts
In a local-area network (LAN), what unique address is used by hosts to find each other?
MAC address
When a host sends a message to another host, what address does it use?
Physical address
What type of software enables devices to provide information and services to other hosts on the network?
Server software
What determines whether a device is a client, a server, or both in a network?
Software installed on the device
Which type of device enables hosts to request and display information obtained from servers?
Clients
If a device has software that enables it to provide information and services to other hosts, what is it most likely to be called?
Server
This quiz covers the basics of networks, explaining what a network is and the concept of data communication, which involves the exchange of information using common symbols or language. Learn about nodes, communication links, and the purpose of sharing resources in a network.
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