What does local installation involve?

• Installing software on multiple computers

• Installing software directly on your computer

• Installing software on a network server

• Installing software on the cloud

How is local installation described in the text?

• Two-tier pattern

• Three-tier pattern

• One-tier pattern

• Four-tier pattern

Zoe and Mason are setting up a new office. What is the main purpose of a computer network in their office?

• Isolating devices from each other

• Connecting multiple devices for communication and resource sharing

• Creating individual digital spaces for devices

• Limiting data exchange between devices

What is an internet host?

• A computer program

• Any device connected to the internet

• A digital address

• A system of protocols

Imagine Samuel and Nora are trying to communicate over the internet. How do their computers "see" each other on the network?

• Through MAC addresses

• Through IP addresses

• Through routers

• Through switches

Mason is setting up a small office network and is considering using hubs. What is a disadvantage of using hubs in his network?

• They are more expensive than switches

• They can cause network congestion

• They use MAC addresses inefficiently

• They connect devices to the internet

What is a disadvantage of switches in a network?

• They are more expensive than hubs

• They broadcast data to all devices

• They can cause network congestion

• They use MAC addresses inefficiently

Avery is setting up a home office and wants to ensure that her network is protected from external threats and unauthorized access. What device should she use?

• Router

• Switch

• Firewall

• Hub

James is setting up a home network and wants to protect his devices from unauthorized access. What is the primary purpose of a firewall in his network?

• Broadcasting data

• Connecting devices to the internet

• Ensuring network security

• Forwarding data through MAC addresses

Elijah is setting up a home network and needs to ensure that each device can communicate with each other. What role do IP addresses play in this scenario?

• Monitoring network traffic

• providing a digital addresses for the devices

• Storing and operating software

• Ensuring network security