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What are the objectives of the chapter?

• To teach students about history

• To help students understand computer science

• To provide information about literature

• To explain the principles of physics

What is a Computer Network?

• A set of connected devices with physical connections

• A network of computers used for gaming

• A group of smartphones connected via Bluetooth

• A collection of unrelated electronic devices

What are the switching elements in a network?

• Televisions and radios

• Bridges, switches, routers, and gateways

• Printers and scanners

• Laptops and tablets

What are the types of networks based on transmission technology?

• LAN and WAN

• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

• Point to point and broadcast

• Circuit switching and packet switching

What do Local Area Networks (LAN) cover?

• Large geographical areas

• A single room or building

• An entire city

• Multiple countries

What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

• A. A type of network topology

• B. A global technological infrastructure

• D. A type of cloud computing service

• C. Refers to all the public websites or pages that users can access on their local computers and other devices through the internet

What is the main function of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

• C. To provide high-speed internet access

• B. To connect devices within a large geographical area

• D. To support voice over IP communication

• A. To connect devices within a small geographical area

What is the purpose of a Ring Topology in a network?

• C. To allow data to be transferred in a circular path

• D. To connect devices in a star configuration

• B. To create a backbone for the network

• A. To connect all devices to a central hub

What is the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) used for?

• D. To facilitate communication over the internet

• C. To support voice over IP communication

• B. To create a backbone for the network

• A. To provide high-speed internet access

What is the main feature of Cloud Computing?

• D. It provides global technological infrastructure

• C. It allows real-time voice communication

• B. It offers high-speed internet access

• A. It provides access to a variety of information stored on the internet