Networks

What is a computer network?

• A computer network is a group of interconnected refrigerators.

• A computer network is a group of interconnected computers.

• A computer network is a group of isolated computers.

• A computer network is a group of interconnected printers.

What are the different types of networks?

• CAN

• SAN

• DAN

• LAN, WAN, WLAN, MAN, PAN, VPN

What is a LAN?

• Local Access Network

• Local Area Network

• Limited Area Network

• Large Area Network

What is a WAN?

• Local Area Network

• Wireless Area Network

• Wide Area Network

• Personal Area Network

What is the purpose of a router in a network?

• To play music

• To water plants

• To forward data packets between computer networks.

• To bake cookies

What is the OSI model?

• The OSI model is a programming language

• The OSI model is a cooking recipe

• The OSI model stands for Open Systems Interconnection model.

• The OSI model is a type of computer hardware

What is TCP/IP?

• Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transmission Control Process/Internet Protocol

• Total Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

What is a firewall?

• A firewall is a network security system.

• A firewall is a type of musical instrument.

• A firewall is a type of computer virus.

• A firewall is a type of hardware used for cooking.

What is the difference between a hub and a switch?

• A hub is used for wireless connections, while a switch is used for wired connections.

• A hub and a switch are the same thing.

• A hub broadcasts data to all devices, while a switch forwards data only to the intended recipient.

• A hub forwards data only to the intended recipient, while a switch broadcasts data to all devices.

What is a MAC address?

• A MAC address is a term used in cooking to describe a type of seasoning

• A MAC address is a software application used for editing photos

• A MAC address is a type of computer virus

• A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on the physical network segment.