Ring Network
What does a PC need to hold before it can send data on this network?
A Token
What is the name of the main cable on this network?
Backbone
What does this network have that the others don't?
FS
What is a stand-alone computer?
A computer that is not on a network is called a stand-alone computer
What is data?
Raw facts and figures with no meaning
What is the effect of one node going down?
Whole network fails
What is at both ends of this network?
Terminators
Why is this network the most secure?
Data packets are only sent to the FS and recipient node (no other node)
Expand LAN
Local Area Network
What data type has only 2 options?
Boolean
How many controlling nodes (FS) are present on this network?
None
What is the role of the Terminator?
To prevent the data packet from bouncing back down the backbone and causing collisions and congestion
How is a new device added to this network?
Directly to FS with its own cable
Give a example of a WAN
The Internet
What is the sample rate?
The frequency at which sound is sampled (recorded)
Why is security so low on this network?
Data packet passes through all nodes on its way to the recipient node
How does this network ensure the data packet is sent in the correct direction down the backbone?
Copies the data packet and sends each in the opposite direction
Why is this network the most expensive? (2 reasons needed)
Uses more cable and has a FS
Main most powerful computer on a network is called a?
File server
What is a buffer?
Temporary storage area for a video clip before it is played.
How is a new device added to this network?
The network is taken offline and the cable is split to connect a new device.
What is the name of the cable that connects each device to the backbone?
Spur/Dropline
Why are there no data collisions on this network?
Each node has its own cable to FS, only one data packet travels on that cable at one time
2 Advantages of using a LAN
Share resources/data files/software
Flexible access
What is bit depth?
The BIT DEPTH is the number of bits used to store each sound sample