WorksheetsComputer Networking Midterms
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Raw, unorganized facts (e.g., numbers, text, symbols).
Data
Information
Communication
Data that has been processed, organized, and given context and meaning.
Data
Information
Communication
The process of sharing data, information, thoughts, or feelings between a transmitter and a recipient.
Data
Information
Communication
The device that sends the data (e.g., computer).
Transmitter
Sink
Message
Medium
Protocol
The device that receives the data (e.g., computer, printer, fax machine).
Transmitter
Sink
Message
Medium
Protocol
The data or information being sent.
Transmitter
Sink
Message
Medium
Protocol
The physical or logical path through which data is transmitted (cable, air).
Transmitter
Sink
Message
Medium
Protocol
A set of rules that governs data communications. Without it, devices are connected but not communicating.
Transmitter
Sink
Message
Medium
Protocol
Physical links like cables.
Guided
Unguided
Logical links using waves through the atmosphere or space.
Guided
Unguided
One sender to one specific receiver
Point-to-Point
Point-to-Multipoint
Multiplex System
One sender to many receivers
Point-to-Point
Point-to-Multipoint
Multiplex System
Multiple transmitters and multiple receivers sharing the same physical channel
Point-to-Point
Point-to-Multipoint
Multiplex System
Telephone call, Fax, Telegraph
Point-to-Point
Point-to-Multipoint
Multiplex System
Radio broadcast, Television, Teletype
Point-to-Point
Point-to-Multipoint
Multiplex System
Video conferencing, Teleconferencing
Point-to-Point
Point-to-Multipoint
Multiplex System
Small (building, campus)
LAN (Local Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
High Speed, Coaxial Cable
LAN (Local Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Moderate (City)
LAN (Local Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Moderate Speed (Fiber, Copper, Wireless Cable)
LAN (Local Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Very Large (country, globe)
LAN (Local Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Low Speed (PSTN, Satellite Links)
LAN (Local Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
A decentralized network where each computer (peer) can act as both a client and a server. There is no central server.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network
Client-Server Network
A centralized network where specific computers (servers) provide services and resources to other computers (clients).
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network
Client-Server Network
Very secure, reliable, better performance, centralized backup.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network
Client-Server Network
Low cost, easy administration, no need for a dedicated server (NOS)
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network
Client-Server Network
Not secure, no centralized storage, hard to maintain, poor performance under load.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network
Client-Server Network
High cost, requires professional administration, expensive hardware and software.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network
Client-Server Network
Computers that hold shared files and programs.
Servers
Clients
Transmission Media
Shared Data & Printers
NIC (Network Interface Card)
Computers that access and use network resources.
Servers
Clients
Transmission Media
Shared Data & Printers
NIC (Network Interface Card)
Cables or waves used to connect devices.
Servers
Clients
Transmission Media
Shared Data & Printers
NIC (Network Interface Card)
Resources provided by servers to clients.
Servers
Clients
Transmission Media
Shared Data & Printers
NIC (Network Interface Card)
An expansion card in each computer that prepares, sends, and receives data.
Servers
Clients
Transmission Media
Shared Data & Printers
NIC (Network Interface Card)
The operating system that allows computers to communicate over a network.
Network OS
Hub
Switch
Router
Modem
A basic device that connects multiple computers on a LAN (broadcasts data to all ports)
Network OS
Hub
Switch
Router
Modem
An intelligent hub that directs data to the specific destination device using MAC addresses.
Network OS
Hub
Switch
Router
Modem
Connects different networks (e.g., your LAN to the Internet).
Network OS
Hub
Switch
Router
Modem
Modulates and demodulates signals for communication over telephone lines or cables.
Network OS
Hub
Switch
Router
Modem
is a conceptual framework that describes how different network components and processes work together to enable communication.
Reference Model
Conceptual Model
Logical Model
Growth Model
Hides complex details, showing only necessary functions (like driving a car without knowing engine mechanics).
Abstraction
Standardization
Modular Design
Troubleshooting
Education
Creates common rules so all devices can work together (like a universal plug).
Abstraction
Standardization
Modular Design
Troubleshooting
Education
Breaks the network into layers so each part can be developed or fixed independently
Abstraction
Standardization
Modular Design
Troubleshooting
Education
Makes it easier to isolate and fix problems within a specific layer.
Abstraction
Standardization
Modular Design
Troubleshooting
Education
Provides a common language and structure for learning networking concepts.
Abstraction
Standardization
Modular Design
Troubleshooting
Education
User interaction with applications.
Application: (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS)
Transport: (TCP, UDP)
Internet: (IP, ICMP)
Network Access/Link: (Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
End-to-end connections, reliability, and flow control.
Application: (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS)
Transport: (TCP, UDP)
Internet: (IP, ICMP)
Network Access/Link: (Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
Logical addressing and routing.
Application: (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS)
Transport: (TCP, UDP)
Internet: (IP, ICMP)
Network Access/Link: (Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
Physical addressing (MAC addresses) and transmission of raw bits.
Application: (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS)
Transport: (TCP, UDP)
Internet: (IP, ICMP)
Network Access/Link: (Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
Connection-oriented, reliable, ensures delivery (like a registered letter).
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)
Connectionless, fast, low overhead (like a standard letter).
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)
Handles addressing and routing of packets.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)
Transfers web pages
HTTP/HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
POP3/IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Transfers files between systems.
HTTP/HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
POP3/IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Sends outgoing email.
HTTP/HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
POP3/IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Retrieves incoming email
HTTP/HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
POP3/IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Establishes reliable, connection-oriented sessions
HTTP/HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
POP3/IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Provides fast, connectionless delivery
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DNS (Domain Name System)
Handles addressing and routing.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DNS (Domain Name System)
Finds the MAC address of a device given its IP address.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DNS (Domain Name System)
Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DNS (Domain Name System)
Translates domain names
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DNS (Domain Name System)
User interface (e.g., browsers, email clients).
Application
Presentation
Session
Transport
Data translation, encryption, compression.
Application
Presentation
Session
Transport
Establishes, manages, and terminates connections between applications.
Network
Presentation
Session
Transport
End-to-end connections, segmentation (TCP/UDP).
Network
Presentation
Session
Transport
Logical addressing (IP) and routing
Network
Physical
Data Link
Transport
Physical addressing (MAC), framing, error detection.
Network
Physical
Data Link
Transport
Transmits raw bit stream over physical medium (cables, hubs).
Network
Physical
Data Link
Transport
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