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Networks
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- 1What is a computer network?When two or more devices are connected to share data
- 2Describe a LANA LAN is a network that covers a small area or building
- 3Describe a WANA WAN is a network that covers a large geographical area. eg: Playstation network
- 4What are the advantages of a computer network?You can share data with other people.
- 5What are the disadvantages of a computer network?A disadvantage is that you could share confidential information with someone you don't want to
- 6What devices are needed to produce a LAN?A hub, switch, computers, and possibly wires.
- 7What is the purpose of a NIC?So you can have a wired connection
eg: ethernet - 8What is the purpose of a Router?To connect multiple packets to the world wide web.
- 9What is the purpose of a Hub?A
- 10What is the purpose of a Switch?To connect two or more devices together
- 11What is the purpose of a WAP?A wireless access point allows wired networks to connect wireless
- 12What is the difference between a Hub and a Switch?A hub is a connection point a switch connects two or more devices
- 13What is the Internet?A global computer network providing a variety of information
- 14What is the World Wide Web?The web or world wide web is an information space
- 15What is the purpose of a Modem?A modem converts a digital signal into a analogue signal
- 16What is the purpose of an ISP?A Internet service provider provides the ability to use the internet. eg: BT broadband
- 17What is an IP address?a unique string of numbers that identifies each computer using he internet protocol to communicate over a network
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- FlashCards sobre Networks, criado por George Hodgson em 08-10-2018.
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