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- 1What is a computer networktwo or more computers connected together to share information or resources
- 2Describe a LANLAN/Local Area Network
- 3Describe a WANWAN/Wide Area Network
- 4What are the advantages of a computer networkResource sharing – using network-connected peripheral devices like printers, scanners and copiers, or sharing software between multiple users, saves money
- 5What are the disadvantages of a computer networkPurchasing 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.
If the file server breaks down the files on the file server become inaccessible. - 6What devices are needed to produce a LANNetwork Adaptor, Network Medium, Cable Connectors, Power Supply, Hub/Switch/Router,Network Software
- 7What is the purpose of a NICcontains the electronic circuitry required to communicate using a wired connection
- 8What is the purpose of a Routerto connect multiple networks and forward packets destined either for its own networks or other networks
- 9What is the purpose of a Hubis a common connection point for devices in a network
- 10What is the purpose of a Switchis to receive information from any source connected to it and dispatch that information to the appropriate destination only
- 11What is the purpose of a WAPis 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
- 12What is the difference between a Hub and a Switchare 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
- 13What is the Interneta global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardised communication protocols
- 14What is the World Wide Weban information system on the Internet which allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the user to search for information by moving from one document to another
- 15What is the purpose of a ModemModem stands for Modulator/Demodulate. A modem converts digital signals generated by the computer into analog signals which can be transmitted over a telephone or cable line and transforms incoming analog signals into their digital equivalents
- 16What is the purpose of an ISPis an organisation that provides services accessing and using the Internet. Internet service providers may be organised in various forms, such as commercial, community-owned, non-profit, or otherwise privately owned
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