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- 1what is the purpose of an NIC?It allows Nodes ( computers ) to connect and transfer data on to a network
- 2What is a LAN?Local Area Network small geographical area - one site
- 3What is a HUB?A hub, also called a network hub, is a common connection point for devices in a network. Hubs are devices commonly used to connect segments of a LAN.
- 4What is a WAN?- A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically distributed private telecommunications network that interconnects multiple local area networks (LANs).
- 5What is a ROUTER?Router - Router work by sending data between networks ( e. g . Internet )
- 6What is the main purpose of WIRES?Wires– Wires are used for the power to travel from one device to another.
- 7What is a COMPUTING HARDWARE?Computer hardware is the collection of physical parts of a computer system. This includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
- 8WHAT DOES WWW STAND FOR?WORLD WIDE WEB.
- 9WHAT DOES WWW.BBC STAND FOR?AN ORGANISATION NAME.
- 10WHAT DOES WWW.CO STAND FOR?A TOP LEVEL DOMAIN.
- 11WHAT DOES WWW.UK STAND FOR?A COUNTRY.
- 12What are the advantages of a computer network?Advantages of computer networking. There are several distinct advantages to networking, including: ... Resource sharing – using network-connected peripheral devices like printers, scanners and copiers, or sharing software between multiple users, saves money
- 13What are the disadvantages of a computer network?Disadvantages. Purchasing the network cabling and file servers can be expensive. Managing a large network is complicated, requires training and a network manager usually needs to be employed. ... Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network
- 14What devices are needed to produce a LAN?. A computer needs a network adaptor to connect to a network. ...
Network Medium. Wired networks need cable. ...
Cable Connectors. ...
Power Supply. ...
Hub/Switch/Router. ...
Network Software. - 15What is the purpose of a WAP?A wireless access point (WAP) is a hardware device or configured node on a local area network (LAN) that allows wireless capable devices and wired networks to connect through a wireless standard, including Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- 16What is the difference between a Hub and a Switch?Difference between a Ethernet hub, a switch, and a router. ... Ethernet hubs, switches, and routers are all devices that let you connect one or more computers to other computers, networked devices, or even other networks. Each has two or more connectors called ports into which you plug in the cables to make the connection.
- 17What is the Internet?The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite to link devices worldwide.
- 18What is the World Wide Web?The World Wide Web is an information space where documents and other web resources are identified by Uniform Resource Locators, interlinked by hypertext links, and can be accessed via the Internet.
- 19What is the purpose of a Modem?WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MODEM? Modem stands for Modulator/Demodulator. A modem converts digital signals generated by the computer into analog signals.
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