Computer Networking and Programing Terminologies Review Questions with complete Solutions Graded A+
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Computer Networking and Programing Terminologies Review Questions with complete Solutions Graded A+
Network - Answers An interconnected collection of computers, computer-related equipment, and communications devices.
Local Area Network (LAN) - Answers A network that is usually confined to a singl...
Computer Networking and Programing Terminologies Review Questions with complete Solutions
Graded A+
Network - Answers An interconnected collection of computers, computer-related equipment, and
communications devices.
Local Area Network (LAN) - Answers A network that is usually confined to a single building and is
managed by a single entity such as a company.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) - Answers A network that consists of two or more LANs connected
with private or public communications lines within the same geographic area, such as a city or a
university campus. It is managed by a single entity.
Wide Area Network (WAN) - Answers A network that consists of a large number of networks and PCs
connected with private and public communications lines throughout many geographic areas.
Network Topology - Answers The physical arrangement of computers, computer-related devices,
communications devices, and cabling in a network.
Node - Answers Any device attached to the network that is capable of processing and forwarding data.
Bus Topology - Answers A network topology that uses a single cable or conductor to connect all nodes
on the network.
Backbone - Answers A common cable path that often employs high-speed network cable such as fiber-
optic.
Terminating Resistor - Answers An electrical device that absorbs transmitted signals, preventing the
signals from deflecting and distorting.
Star Topology - Answers A network topology in which cables running from each node connect to a single
point, such as a hub.
Hub - Answers A network device that provides a common electrical connection to all nodes in a star
topology.
Access Port - Answers A connection on a hub to which cables attach.
Ring Topology - Answers A network topology that consists of a single cable that runs continuously from
node to node.
Multistation Access Unit (MAU) - Answers A network device that allows for the quick connection and
disconnection of Token Ring cables while maintaining the logic of the ring topology.
Mesh Topology - Answers A network topology in which each node the network connects to every other
node on the network.
, Wireless Topology - Answers A network topology that does not use cabling.
Cell - Answers An area or zone that is served by a radio access tower.
Hybrid Topology - Answers A network topology that consists of a mixture of topology types connected
together.
Hierarchical Star - Answers A network topology created when two or more star topology are merged
using network devices such as hubs, switches, or routers.
Tree - Answers A network topology created from two or more star topologies connected together by a
common backbone.
Client/Server Network - Answers A network that consists of computers connected to one or more
servers.
Server - Answers A computer that provides services to networked computers, or clients.
Network Administrator - Answers An overall administrator who controls access to the network and to its
shares.
Centralized Administration - Answers The methodology use to administer a client/server network.
Dedicated Server - Answers A server that provides a single function.
File Server - Answers A server that stores data files that can be accessed by a client.
Print Server - Answers A server that coordinates printing activities between clients and printers.
Administrative Server - Answers A server that administers network security and activities.
Database Server - Answers A server that contains data files and software programs to query the data.
Peer-to-Peer Network - Answers A network in which all computers are considered peers or equals.
Decentralized administration - Answers the methodology used to administer a peer-to-peer network.
Network Operating System (NOS) - Answers An operating system that provides communications
between the computers, printers, and other intelligent hardware that exist on the network.
Connection-Oriented - Answers A type of network connection that requires a direct connection between
the source and the destination.
Connectionless-oriented - Answers A type of network connection that does not use a direct connection
between the destination and the source.
Protocol - Answers A group of computer programs that handle packet formatting and control data
transmission.
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