Intro to networks

Question 1

What type of addressing is assigned to a host?

Answer 1

An IP Address

Question 2

What is a Client?

Answer 2

They have the actual software to request and display from a server

Question 3

What is an example of client software?

Answer 3

Chrome, Firefox

Question 4

What is peer to peer and who primarily uses it?

Answer 4

Computers functioning as servers and clients on a network. Used by small business and homes

Question 5

Name one advantage and disadvantage of peer to peer.

Answer 5

Advantages- East to set up, less complex, lower cost, simple tasks
Disadvantages- No central admin, not as secure, not scalable, slower performance for the computers acting as servers

Question 6

How would you define an end device?

Answer 6

Source or destination of a message

Question 7

What is Intermediary device?

Answer 7

Connects to individual end devices. Connects multiple individual networks to form a internetwork

Question 8

What is an example of a intermediary device?

Answer 8

Wireless router, LAN Switch, Router, Multilayer Switch

Question 9

What are possible functions of intermediary devices?

Answer 9

Regenerate and retransmit communication signals.
Maintain information on pathways in network and internetworks.
Notify other devices of errors and communication failures

Question 10

What is Network media?

Answer 10

Network Media provides a channel for the message from source to destination

Question 11

What are three primary types of network media?

Answer 11

Metal wires within cables
Glass or plastic fibres
Wireless Transmission