Networks Quiz

What is a computer network?

• A network of computers that allows nodes to share resources

• A network of telecommunication devices that exchange data

• A network of cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites, or infrared light beams

• A network of computers that allows electronic communications

What are the main purposes of a computer network?

• File sharing, resource sharing, communication and collaboration, remote access, and data protection

• File sharing, resource sharing, communication and collaboration, and remote access

• File sharing, resource sharing, and communication and collaboration

• File sharing, resource sharing, and remote access

Which type of network covers the smallest area?

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

• PAN

Which type of network covers the largest area?

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

• VPN

What is the purpose of a LAN?

• To connect personal computers and workstations for data sharing

• To connect computers in different cities

• To connect computers over a large geographical area

• To connect computers via telephone lines and radio waves

What is the technology used in a WAN?

• High speed and relatively expensive

• Private addressing scheme

• Switches and routers

• Telephone lines and radio waves

What is the purpose of a MAN?

• To connect computers in different cities

• To connect personal computers and workstations for data sharing

• To connect computers over a large geographical area

• To connect computers via telephone lines and radio waves

What is the main function of a server in a client-server network?

• To store data, manage/provide resources, and control user access

• To connect computers in different cities

• To connect personal computers and workstations for data sharing

• To connect computers via telephone lines and radio waves

What are the main components of a network?

• End devices, network devices, and connectivity

• Servers, hosts, and cables

• Repeaters, hub, bridge, switch, router, NIC, and modems

• Wireless and telephone lines

What is the purpose of network devices?

• To interconnect different computers together

• To source applications for the network

• To physically connect the computers and network devices

• To manage and provide resources