CSC134 Chapter 8

Which one is the CORRECT definition?

• WLAN - is a LAN that uses no physical wires

• WAN - is a network that covers a large geographic area

• PAN - is a network that connects computers and devices in an individual's workspace with wired and wireless technology

• LAN - is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area

• All the above

GPS (Global Positioning System) is one of wireless transmission media.

• True

• False

In a telecommunication network architecture, a protocol is _____?

• the main computer in a telecommunication network

• a standard set of rules and procedures for control of communication in a network

• a communication service for microcomputer users

• a device that handles the switching of voice and data in a local area network

A network topology includes bus network, star network and _____ network.

• circular

• host

• ring

• token

The following statements are client/server network EXCEPT _____.

• One or more computers act as a server where the other computers (client) on the network request services from the server

• Each computer (client) stores files on its own storage devices and share the peripheral device(s) attached to any computer

• The clients are other computers and mobile devices on the network that rely on the server for its resources

• A server control access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage.

Choose the BEST type of communications channel which allows several users to simultaneously use a single connection for high-speed data transfer.

• Voiceband

• Medium band

• Broadband

• Baseband

CHOOSE the basic element for successful computer communications needed.

i. Sending and receiving device.

ii. Data transmission specification.

iii. Connection to modem.

iv. Communication channel

• i and iv only

• ii, iii and iv only

• iii and iv only

• i, ii, iii and iv

__________ transmission of audio (sometimes with related metadata) by radio waves intended to reach a wide audience via any electronic mass communications medium.

• Broadcast radio

• Cellular radio

• Communication satellite

• Broadband

Below are the function of communications software consists of programs and application EXCEPT _________.

• Help users establish a connection to another computer, mobile device, or network

• Manage the transmission of data, instructions, and information

• Provide an interface for users to communicate with one another

• Channels of communication (networks by which information flows) are either formal networks or informal networks.

Select the suitable network with the description above

• WAN

• PAN

• LAN

• WLAN