Semester 2 Networks Weeks 5 - 7

Semester 2 Networks Weeks 5 - 7

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The capacity of a wired or wireless network communications link to transmit the maximum amount of data from one point to another over a computer network or internet connection in a given amount of time.

• Protocols

• Components

• Bandwidth

• Optic Fiber

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The established set of rules that determine how data is transmitted between different devices in the same network.

• Protocols

• Components

• Bandwidth

• Optic Fiber

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A networking device that connects two or more network segments and is used to transfer information from the source to the destination.

• Server

• Router

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• Switch

• Modem

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An add-in card installed on a computer so that it can be connected to a network.

• Server

• Router

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• Switch

• Modem

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A hardware component that allows a device to connect to the internet.

• Server

• Router

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• Switch

• Modem

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Used to network multiple computers together.

• Server

• Router

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• Switch

• Modem

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Two or more computers are connected together to share resources without the need of a central server.

• Proxy Server

• Client Server

• Peer-to-peer

• Network

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A set of devices connected to each other using a physical transmission medium.

• Proxy Server

• Client Server

• Peer-to-peer

• Network

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A vast network that connects computers all over the world allowing for file sharing and communication.

• Internet

• Intranet

• Extranet

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Can be partially accessed by authorised outside users enabling businesses to exchange information in a secure way.

• Internet

• Intranet

• Extranet

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A collection of devices connected together in one physical location, such as a building, office or home.

• PAN

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

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A large network of information that is not tied to a single location and can facilitate communication, the sharing of information and much more between devices from around the world.

• PAN

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

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A firewall is a software program that protects a computer from any malicious software, virus, spyware, adware, etc.

• True

• False

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An anti-virus acts as a gateway preventing unauthorised users to access private networks.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The word modem is formed by:

• modulating and demodulating the signal

• modelling and demoting the signal

• modifying and demodifying the signal

• moaning and demoaning the signal

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A router is used to:

• bring the internet into the network

• connect a network from one location to a different location

• check the usernames and passwords of authorised users

• connect a roomful of computers

• connect a computer to the network

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A switch is used to:

• bring the internet into the network

• connect a network from one location to a different location

• check the usernames and passwords of authorised users

• connect a roomful of computers

• connect a computer to the network

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A modem is used to:

• bring the internet into the network

• connect a network from one location to a different location

• check the usernames and passwords of authorised users

• connect a roomful of computers

• connect a computer to the network

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A server is used to:

• bring the internet into the network

• connect a network from one location to a different location

• check the usernames and passwords of authorised users

• connect a roomful of computers

• connect a computer to the network

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A Network Interface Card (NIC) is used to:

• bring the internet into the network

• connect a network from one location to a different location

• check the usernames and passwords of authorised users

• connect a roomful of computers

• connect a computer to the network

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A wired star network:

• is the most common shape for a network

• has a central point, which is normally a switch

• has connections to a switch from outer points, which are usually computers

• All of the above

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A bus network:

• is the most common shape for a network

• are relatively easy to install and don't require much cabling compared to other topologies

• uses a wireless access point to connect to the server

• sends data from node to node with each node along the way handling every packet

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A ring network:

• has a backbone from which all nodes are connected

• has a central point which is usually a switch

• where each node connects to exactly two other nodes to form a single continuous pathway for signals to travel through

• utilises a wireless access point to connect nodes to