Intro to Networking

A system of computers linked together is a(n)

• firewall

• algorithm

• network

• file system

What is the purpose of a network?

• To share files, resources, and peripherals

• To restrict files, resources, and peripherals

• To keep an organization's files, resources, and peripherals private

What are clients in a network?

• People who use the information.

• The customer that patrons an organization files.

• The owner of the network server.

• Computers that use information from a server.

A thin client has its own local storage.

• True

• False

What are the two types of servers?

• Restricted and Unrestricted

• Dedicated and Non-Dedicated

• Private and Public

• Restricted and Dedicated

Data is

• information shared in packets

• paths used to transport information

• devices connected to computers

• a peripheral that is hardwired to a computer

List three types of Network Media

• Fiber Optics, VOIP, and Aluminum

• Aluminum, Hardwire, and Wireless

• Fiber Optics, Copper, and Hardwire

• Wireless, Copper, and Fiber Optics

Which is not an advantage to a network?

• Enables people to work together

• Provides access to a wide range of services

• Reduces costs from sharing networked hardware and software

• Vulnerable to unauthorized access than stand alone computers

LAN stands for

• Line Available Network

• Local Available Network

• Local Area Network

• Local Available Notebook

A LAN is a network of computer in (a) ________ location(s) that can _______ connection with other LANAS and with the internet.

• single, share

• single, restrict

• multiple, share

• multiple, restrict