Computer Network

What does Local Area Network(LAN) mean?

• A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a limited geographical area.

• An interconnected group of computers/peripherals located within a limited area.

• A network system.

• Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer.

Wired networks are used less frequently for home school,and business networks.

• True

• False

Which of the following CANNOT be a reason for network problems?

• Incorrect network problems

• Unplugged network hub,switch

• Network cables are connected

• Network disabled

What term corresponds with the following definition? :

A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a range of 50 miles.

• MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)

• Latency

• WAN(Wide Area Network)

• IP(Internet Protocol) Address

What is the definition of 'IP Address'?

• Where you live.

• Number that is designated to each other computer connected to the internet.

• Processes application software for network workstations.

• An interconnected group of computers located within a limited area.

What is the difference between wired networks to wireless networks?

• Devices connected to a wired network requires to cables/wires,where as wireless networks don't.

• Wired networks have better mobility in comparison of wireless networks.

• Wireless networks are more secure than wired networks.

• Wireless networks primarily utilizes the use of cables,but wired networks do not.

Wireless and wired networks are vulnerable to viruses,theft, and equipment failure.

• False

• True

Data from a network station is transmitted to a destination,such as a network server or printer.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of a network device,the hub?

• Facilitates communication among various devices on a network.

• To extend a wireless network by adding additional ports.

• Connects two similar networks.

• To extend a wired network by adding additional ports.

What is a 'bandwidth'?

• Area in which a network is located.

• Capacity of a network.

• Layout and relationship among network devices.

• Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer.