Network Concepts

What are the components of network?

• Network interface card ,modem and PAN

• Router, switch and modem

• Wi-fi, bluetooth and ethernet cable

• connectors, hardware and software

• Wi-fi ,Network interface card and router

In the______, there is a hub or switch box to which all the workstations are directly connected.

Definition is given below. Read it and choose the correct topology option.

Messages sent on a network can take any path from the source to the destination because every computer in this type of topology is connected with the others.

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What is the full form of PAN?

• Permanent account number

• Personal area network

What is the disadvantage of tree topology?

• More cable length is required.

• A failure in in cable or device breaks the loop and can slow down the entire network.

• The entire network shuts down if there is a break in the main cable.

• It is more difficult to configure as compared to other topologies.

State any one advantage of computer network.

What is/are the advantage of star topology ?

• If any cable or node fails, there are many other ways of other nodes to communicate.

• Parts of a computer can be removed easily.

• It is easy to detect a faulty device.

• Data transfer between the nodes is fast.

This type of network is used within smaller geographic range and have limited communication lines . Name the type of network.

A'______' is the one which is not connected to a network.

• Standalone computer

• Workstation computer

A'_____' is the one which is connected to a computer network.