Networks CH3

Question 1

The most basic type of computer network

Answer 1

Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 2

It is a type of network designed to connect devices within a short range, typically around one person.

Answer 2

Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 3

Offers a network range of 1 to 100 meters from person to device providing communication

Answer 3

Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 4

Bluetooth headphones and a smartphone, USB connections, Infrared devices, Home IoT network are examples of what type of network?

Answer 4

Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 5

computer network that connects computers through a common communication path, contained within a limited area, that is, locally

Answer 5

Local Area Network (LAN)

Question 6

The two important technologies involved in this network are Ethernet and Wi-fi

Answer 6

Local Area Network (LAN)

Question 7

This is the type of computer network that connects computers over a geographical distance through a shared communication path over a city, town, or metropolitan area

Answer 7

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Question 8

a type of network that is larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN

Answer 8

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Question 9

MAN depends upon this different technologies to establish a network:

Answer 9

FDDI (Fiber distribution data interface)
ATM (Asynchronous transfer mode)
SMDS (Switched multi-megabit data service)

Question 10

Meaning of FDDI

Answer 10

Fiber distribution data interface

Question 11

Meaning of ATM

Answer 11

Asynchronous transfer mode

Question 12

Meaning of SMDS

Answer 12

Switched multi-megabit data service

Question 13

A type of computer network that connects computers over a large geographical distance through a shared communication path.

Answer 13

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Question 14

defined as a group of local area networks that communicate with each other with a range above 50km.

Answer 14

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Question 15

Meaning of WLAN

Answer 15

Wireless Local Area Network

Question 16

Meaning of SAN

Answer 16

System-Area Network

Question 17

Meaning of POLAN

Answer 17

Passive Optical Local Area Network

Question 18

Meaning of EPN

Answer 18

Enterprise Private Network

Question 19

Meaning VPN

Answer 19

Virtual Private Network

Question 20

Meaning of HAN

Answer 20

Home Area Network

Question 21

A device that provides a location for devices to connect to a wired network

Answer 21

Access Point

Question 22

Often used to connect wireless devices like phones, laptops, and tablets to a wired network

Answer 22

Access point

Question 23

A device like a switch that routes data packets based on their IP addresses

Answer 23

Router

Question 24

Mainly a Network Layer device

Answer 24

Router

Question 25

Normally connect LANs and WANs and have a dynamically updating routing table based on which they make decisions on routing the data packets

Answer 25

Router

Question 26

A device that converts digital signals into analog signals and vice versa, allowing devices to connect to the internet.

Answer 26

Modem

Question 27

The word modem is short for

Answer 27

Modulator-Demodulator

Question 28

A wireless network device that acts as a portal for devices to connect to a local area network.

Answer 28

Access Point

Question 29

A network device that is use for extending the wireless coverage of an existing network and for increasing the number of users that can connect to it.

Answer 29

Access Point

Question 30

A network device that can act as a hub that sets up a local area network and manages all of the devices and communication in it.

Answer 30

Router

Question 31

A network device that can act as a sub-device within the local area network that provides another location for devices to connect from and enables more devices to be on the network.

Answer 31

Access Point

Question 32

Are key building blocks for any network.

Answer 32

Switch

Question 33

A network device that connects multiple devices, such as computers, wireless access points, printers, and servers; on the same network within a building or campus.

Answer 33

Switch

Question 34

Two types of Switch

Answer 34

Unmanaged Switches & Managed Switches

Question 35

These switches are plug-and-play devices that are best for basic connectivity. They are often used in home networks or small spaces.

Answer 35

Unmanaged Switches

Question 36

These switches are more complex and require network administrator supervision. They are used in large networks and offer better security and control.

Answer 36

Managed switches

Question 37

A network device that enables connected devices to talk to each other.

Answer 37

Switch

Question 38

A network device with an input Ethernet port that connects to a router and multiple output ports for devices to connect.

Answer 38

Hub

Question 39

A network device that receives data, and transmits it to all connected devices, leaving the intended device to recognize the data.

Answer 39

Hub

Question 40

A network device that amplifies and retransmits signals to extend the reach of a network.

Answer 40

Repeaters

Question 41

Other name for Repeaters

Answer 41

Signal Boosters

Question 42

A Network device that connects and filters traffic between two or more network segments.

Answer 42

Bridge

Question 43

A network device that operates on Layer 2 of the OSI and is primarily used to extend or segment networks.

Answer 43

Bridge

Question 44

A network device that connects networks by translating data between different protocols.

Answer 44

Gateway

Question 45

A type of network device that is use to connect local area networks (LANs) to wide area networks (WANs) or cellular networks.

Answer 45

Gateway