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- 1Explain what is meant by a 'protocol'.Rules so that computers on all networks can communicate with each other when requesting and providing data and services.
- 2The application layer consists of ....Protocols that applications use to exchange data, and provides them access to other layers
- 3name a web browserFirefox
- 4The transport layer consists of ...Protocols (incl. TCP) providing communication services for applications
- 5What does WAN stand for?Wide Arena Network
- 6What is an advantage of a LAN?You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.
- 7What is meant by a wireless access point?Allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using radio waves. They convert data received through cables into a wireless signal and vice versa.
- 8To connect to the internet a user needs a network adapter and a...?Modem
- 9The network interface layer consists of ...Protocols to place and receive packets on and from network (any) and handles physical hardware address (MAC)
- 10Define what is meant by a hub?Often referred to as not intelligent, because when it receives a message it transmits them to every computer on a network. This slows the network down.
- 11what is a disadvantage of networking stand-alone computers in to a local area network?Viruses can spread around the network causing havoc. If the server, hub or switch fails, users cannot access files or network resources. Building a network is not cheap.
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