Basics of Network Systems Technology (Ch.6)

What is NOT true about a computer network?

• Connections between computers can only be done through wires.

• The storage capacity on a network is increased.
  

• Files can be shared.

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  All computers in a network can be identified.

• It can support different applications.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a telecommunications system?

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  Radio broadcasting system

• a letter written on paper and sent through the mail
  

• Computer networks

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  Cellular telephone networks

• The Internet

In what way is a peer-to-peer network different from client/server networks?

• In peer-to-peer, tasks are allocated to only one member of the network while in a client/server network, a number of network clients or workstations request resources or services from the network.

• In peer-to-peer, tasks are allocated among all the members of the network while in a client/server network, a very powerful computer does all of the processing.

• In peer-to-peer,a very powerful computer does all of the processing while in a client/server network, only one client requests resources or services from the network.

• In peer-to-peer, tasks are allocated among all the members of the network while in a client/server network, a number of network clients or workstations request resources or services from the network.

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  In peer-to-peer,a very powerful computer does all of the processing while in a client/server network, a number of network clients or workstations request resources or services from the network.

The bandwidth of a computer network refers to _____.

• the amount of data that can be transferred over a network per second

• the thickness of the cables connecting the computers in a network

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  the type of cables and ports being used to connect the computers in a network

• the storage capacity of each computer in the network

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  the ability of a network to automatically back up data files

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a telecommunication network?

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  Control software

• Protocols

• Remote control unit

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  Input and output devices

• Telecommunication channels

What does the acronym P2P stand for in the context of computer network architecture?

• Person-to-person

• Private-to-public

• Peer-to-peer

• People-to-people

Which of the following is the most accurate description of clients in a client/server architecture?

• Computers connected to a network used for downloading data from a server.

• Desktop computers with a wired connection, and laptop computers with a wireless connection.

• Hardware devices which provide end users with access to data and services on the server.

• A collection of hardware devices that are completely controlled by a central computer.

• All devices connected to a network.

Big Business, Inc. needs a computer system to handle a large amount of data. Price is not an issue but they need all of the data secured at one location. What type of system do they need?

• Client server

• Mainframe

• Laptop

• Peer-to-peer

• Desktop computer

What are the three general types of computer network architecture?

• Point-to-point, client/host, and mainframe.

• Peer-to-peer, client/server, and supercomputer.

• Peer-to-peer, client/server, and mainframe.

• Point-to-point, client/server, and supercomputer.

• Peer-to-peer, client/host, and mainframe.

How many servers does a typical client/server network have?

• At least 2.

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  As many as there are clients.

• 6, maximum.

• One or more.

• One for every three clients.