3.5 - Fundamentals of Computer Networks

What is a network?

• A single computer used for personal tasks.

• A system where multiple computers and devices are connected to share resources and data.

• A device used to store data.

• A software application for editing documents.

Which type of network connects devices in a small geographical area, such as a school or office building?

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Peer-to-Peer Network (P2P)

• Client-Server Network

What is the most common example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• A home Wi-Fi network

• The Internet

• A school computer lab

• A Bluetooth connection

In a client-server network, what role does the server play?

• It acts as both a client and a server.

• It provides resources or services to client machines.

• It only receives data from clients.

• It connects devices over a large geographical area.

What is a Peer-to-Peer Network (P2P)?

• A network where a central server provides resources to clients.

• A network where each computer can act as both a server and a client.

• A network that connects devices in a small geographical area.

• A network that uses a star topology.

Which of the following is an example of network topology?

• Protocol

• IP Address

• Star

• Client-Server

What is a protocol in the context of networking?

• A physical device used to connect computers.

• A set of rules governing the transmission of data between devices on a network.

• A type of network topology.

• A software application for managing files.

Which network topology involves each node being connected to every other node?

• Bus

• Star

• Mesh

• Ring

What is the primary function of an IP address?

• To store data on a network.

• To identify devices on a network.

• To provide internet access.

• To connect devices wirelessly.

Which network type is typically used to connect devices over a large geographical area?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Peer-to-Peer Network (P2P)

• Client-Server Network