Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow Comprehensive Chapter 7 Quiz
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What is the main characteristic of a wired network?

  • Computers and devices are connected without physical cables
  • Network devices connect to a central cable
  • Data is sent via radio waves
  • Computers and devices are physically connected to the network with cables (correct)

In which type of network do all networked devices connect to a central device or server?

  • Star network (correct)
  • Client-Server network
  • Mesh network
  • Bus network

What is the main characteristic of a bus network?

  • All networked devices connect to a central device or server
  • Uses a central cable to which all network devices connect (correct)
  • Computers and devices are connected without physical cables
  • Data is sent via radio waves

What is the main characteristic of a client-server network?

<p>Client requests and utilizes network resources are processed by a dedicated server (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a mesh network?

<p>Multiple connections among the devices on the network so that messages can take any of several possible paths (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network connects an individual’s personal devices?

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

What is a computer network?

<p>A collection of computers and other hardware devices connected together for sharing and communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the coverage area of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

<p>Connects an individual’s personal devices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers?

<p>To determine the exact geographic location of the receiver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is telemedicine?

<p>Use of networking technology to provide medical information and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the largest computer network in the world?

<p>The Internet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of hardware used with a computer network?

<p>Various types of hardware devices connected together for sharing and communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of networks, from small private networks to?

<p>The Internet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common use of satellite phones?

<p>To communicate via satellite technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not an example of networking applications?

<p>Telecommunication towers for long-term space exploration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are dual-mode phones?

<p>Phones that allow users to make telephone calls using more than one communications network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do computer networks converge with?

<p>Telephone and other communications networks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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