Networks

_____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together.

• A network

• The Internet

• The World Wide Web

_____ is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to cables and signals.

• A communication device

• Transmission media

_____ is materials or substances capable of carrying one or more communication signals.

• A communications device

• Transmission media

One use of a network is to facilitate communication. Give an example of facilitating communication.

• email

• several clients using a printer

• network licenses

• transferring funds online

One use of a network is to share hardware. Give an example of sharing hardware.

• VoIP

• several clients using a printer

• several clients using PowerSchool

• transferring funds online

One use of a network is to share data and information. Give an example of sharing data and information.

• using Google docs

• several clients using the same printer

• transferring funds online

• VoIP

Classifications or types of networks include:

• LAN, MAN, WAN

• Ring, Star, Bus

• Ethernet, TCP/IP

• Peer2Peer, Client Server

A ____ is a network that connects computers/devices in an individual's work space using wired or wireless technology.

• BAN

• PAN

A _____ is a network that connects sensors worn by, carried by, implanted in, or attached to the human body.

• PAN

• BAN

Which is the largest network?

• WLAN

• WAN

• LAN

• PAN