Networks

Pregunta	Respuesta
Define a LAN	Local Area Network
Define a WAN	Wide Area Network
What is a NIC?	Network Interface Controllers/Cards
What is a Network?	It is a collection of connected computers plus their peripherals. Each device on a network is called a node.
How is the data represented?	In a binary bit pattern
What is a LAN?	It is confined to one site, like an office. Connected using equipment owned by the organisation.
What are some advantages to using a LAN Network?	Makes sharing possible and convenient. Makes backups easier to do. They are easy to update. ect.......
What Disadvantages for using a LAN?	Maintenance is expensive. Network problems may effect all users. Security may be a problem because data is accessible from many places.
What do WAN'S do?	It connects LAN'S together. They make use of publicly available telecoms facilities. They allow a business to function from any location.
Where is the NIC plugged in?	Into the motherboard.
Define a MAC?	Media Access Control
What are cable are LAN'S made of?	Copper
Define a UTP	Unshielded Twisted Pair
What is this? Image: 43e49383-8dc8-47bb-8f97-689d86334f3c (image/png)	Fibre-Optic Cable
What are HUB's?	They are hardware devices that connect many network devices together.

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