ITN Chapter 1 v1

What is the purpose of a network or internetwork?

• To design network topologies

• To develop network protocols

• To connect LANs and WANs

• To provide services to users

What is the concept of a computer network?

• A network without any nodes

• A series of disconnected computers

• A single computer system

• A set of connected computers via communication links

What is the main role of servers in a network?

• Provide information to end devices

• Send requests to other servers

• Maintain network media

• Interconnect end devices

What is the advantage of Peer-to-Peer network design?

• Centralized administration

• Easy to set up

• High security

• High scalability

Which devices are considered as end devices in a network?

• Switches, Wireless access points

• Cables, Fiber-optic wires, Wireless transmissions

• Servers, Routers, Firewalls

• Computers, Network printers, VoIP phones

What is the purpose of intermediary network devices?

• Interconnect end devices

• Regenerate and retransmit data signals

• Provide high-speed bandwidth

• Originate data messages

How is communication across a network carried?

• Through metal wires within cables

• Through wireless transmissions only

• Through physical ports

• Through glass or plastic fibers within cables

What do network diagrams use to represent devices within the network?

• Numbers

• Colors

• Symbols

• Shapes

What is the primary mechanism used to ensure reliable delivery of content for all users?

• Fault tolerance

• Network architecture

• Network bandwidth

• Quality of Service (QoS)

What is the main goal of network security?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Scalability, Quality of Service, Security

• Fault Tolerance, Reliability, Efficiency

• Collaboration, Cloud Computing, BYOD