201.3 Network Systems

What is a server in a computer network?

• Someone who manages the network

• The name for a large number of computer cables

• A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage

Which type of network needs a 'hub' or 'switch'?

• Star

• Ring

• Bus

Which of these computers is the largest?

• PDA

• Desktop

• Mainframe

Data is stored where, in a client-server network?

• Centrally
• On each PC
• In the switch
• In the hub

A MAC address is

• A unique identifier for all devices on a network
• A set of numbers that identify a computer on a network
• A unique identifier for computers on a network

Which device allows a network to connect to the Internet?

• Router
• Switch
• Hub
• WAP

Which device allows for wireless connections?

• Router
• Switch
• Hub
• WAP

Which device filters data packets and only sends to those that require the data?

• Router
• Switch
• Hub
• WAP

A switch stores the MAC addresses of every device on the network. True or False?

• TRUE
• FALSE

What type of network do we have at school?

• Client server
• Peer to peer
• Client peer
• Peer to server