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protocols and layer
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- 1what is meant by 'file server' ?Stores user files, enabling access of files on any computer on a network. Shares files between network users.
- 2What does WAN stand for?Wide Area Network
- 3What is meant by a 'wide area network'or WAN?Two or more LAN's connected together over a large geographical area. The largest example is the internet which is a global network of computers.
- 4What is the correct term for the new internet addressing protocol which uses 128 bits?IPv6
- 5Application, transport, internet, and network are all examples of what?Layers
- 6An ISP provides access to the __________ infrastructure for the users.Internet
- 7The transport layer consists of ...Protocols (incl. TCP) providing communication services for applications
- 8Every internet user needs an _____________ address.IP
- 9What is the purpose of the domain name system?The task of the Domain Name System is to translate a domain name such as www.google.com into the correct IP address for the server or service.
- 10Explain what is meant by a 'MAC address'.A 48-bit address written as 12 hexadecimal digits. This is hard coded to a network interface card. Every network capable hardware device has a unique MAC address.
- 11What is meant by the term 'transmission media'?To transmit data over a wired network, the main methods are: ethernet, coaxial and fibre optic.
- 12The internet layer consists of ...Protocols responsible for addressing and routing packets on internet using IP
- 13To connect to the internet a user needs a network adapter and a...?Modem
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