Chapter 1: Computer Networking Fundamentals Flashcards
(36 cards)
A computer network is a set of connected
Computers
Computer networks allow users to share
Printers
What is the most common network topology today?
Star
Computers on a network are called:
Nodes
Computer networks can be connected via cables or
Wirelessly
Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a telecommunication network?
Remote control unit
Which of the following is NOT an example of a telecommunications system?
A letter written on paper and sent through the mail
The bandwidth of a computer network refers to _____.
The amount of data that can be transferred over a network per second.
What is NOT true about a computer network?
Connections between computers can only be done through wires.
Peer-to-peer network
Tasks are allocated among all the members of the network.
Client/server network
Workstations request resources or services from the network.
Single point of failure (SPF)
A lone link in a network that brings down the whole network if it fails.
Server
A computer that hosts data and other resources for clients.
What is the benefit of the client-server model?
Ease of management
Network client
A computer that connects to a server in order to use and share resources with it.
How do clients communicate with the server?
The network
What does the acronym P2P stand for in the context of computer network architecture?
Peer-to-peer
What are the benefits of using three-tier network architecture relative to two-tier?
Increased security
Increased performance
Greater flexibility
How many servers does a typical client/server network have?
At least one
A client/server system with a single server and multiple clients represents what tier in terms of network architecture?
Two-tier
Which of the following is the most accurate description of clients in client/server architecture?
Hardware devices that provide end users with access to data and services on the server.
VPN
uses encrypted data before it is sent over a public network
Enterprise Private Network (EPN)
A computer network, built by a business, is used to interconnect its various company sites to share computer resources.
Local Area Network
A computer network that connects computers within a school.
