Chapter 3 NETWORKING

A

100

This is the term for a private network.

Intranet

200

A block of data transmitted over a network is called...

 A network packet

300

What is the difference between LAN and WLAN? 

WLAN is a Wireless LAN

400

What is the term for the unique address that computing devices use to identify themselves and to communicate with others?

IP Address

500

What does TCP/IP stand for? 

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

B

100

Acts as a connection between networks so data can be transferred from one computer to another. 

A Gateway

200

What does a network allow computers to share? 

Resources

300

What are the two main forms of network design? 

Client/Server and Peer to Peer

400

What is a hotspot? 

A site that allows INTERNET ACCESS over a WIRELESS LAN

500

Computers on 1.  _____________have private IP addresses and computers on 2. _________________ have public IP addresses.

1. an Intranet

2. the Internet

C

100

The successor to Web 2.0

Web 3.0

200

What does MAN stand for? 

Metropolitan Area Network

300

This protects a network by making sure any data it receives does not contain a virus or any material which has been banned by the company.

A Firewall

400

This is a hardware device that routes data from a LAN to another network connection. 

A router

500

The following is an example of what? 

209.85.229.99

An IP address

D

100

What does the term CAT-5 refer to? 

1. A device that allows computers to connect wirelessly

2. A system that blocks wireless signals

3. A type of cable that is used in Ethernet connections in local networks

3. A type of cable that is used in Ethernet connections in local networks

200

What does HTML stand for?

Hyperttext Markup Language

300

What is the most common network topology? 

Star network

400

What is data collision?

1. Two devices on a network transmitting data at the same time

2.  Several devices on a network having problems when receiving data

3. One device on a network receiving data

1. Two devices on a network transmitting data at the same time

500

This is a theory and a process in which workplaces, products and systems are designed or rearranged so that they fit the people who use them. The goal is to eliminate discomfort and risk of injury due to work.

Ergonomics

E

100

What does DNS stand for? 

Domain Name System

200

What does PAN stand for? 

Personal Area Network

300

There are several types of network topology (layout of the network). Name two of them.

Bus

Ring

Star

Tree

400

What is the name of any system or device connected to a network?

A node

500

What does LAN and WAN stand for?

LAN = Local Area Network

WAN = Wide Area Network