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Basics
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7-Layers
Dis(Advantage)
100

A group of 2 or more computers linked together to enable more than one user to access shared resources is know as a ........?

What is network

100

Any PC or other computer system that makes use of network resource is know as a ......?

What is Client.

100
A terminal or other point in a computer network where a message can be created, received, or transmitted is known as a ......?
What is Node.
100
This model, contains seven layers to help simplify the understanding of networking and standardize the development of equipment for networking. It is known as ........?
What is Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) Seven Layer Model.
100
This advantage allows multiple computers to use the same tools, such as printers or scanners.
What is Hardware Sharing.
200
An operating system, which includes software to communicate with other computers via a network, that allows resources to be shared between computers is a .....?
What is Network Operating System (NOS)
200
A computer system that provides and manages shared network resources is a .........?
What is Server.
200

A component that allows MULTIPLE computers and other devices to be connected via LAN is known as a network .....?

What is Switch or Hub.

200
Layer 2 of the OSI is responsible for gathering together and completing data packets. It is known as the ........?
What is Data Link Layer.
200

This disadvantage will impact everything you do in a corporate networking environment.

What is Cost.

300
A single network confined to one building or geographic area is a ..... ? There may be links to other locations at the same site, but these will be very localized.
What is Local Area Network (LAN)
300
Two or more computers connected through a network to share resources without a dedicated sever involved is know as a .........?
What is Peer-to-Peer Network.
300

A device that allows packets of data to be moved efficiently between two points of a network is a ...........?

What is Router.

300
Layer 5 of the OSI sets up, manages, and terminated the data connections (called sessions) between networked devices. It is known as the ......?
What is Session Layer.
300
This advantage keeps a person from having to transfer files to a disk from one computer, then load the files from the disk to a different computer.
What is Data Sharing.
400
Two or more interconnected LANs spread over a large geographic area, even on different continents is a ......? (hint: The Internet is the largest in existence.)
What is Wide Area Network (WAN)
400
Networks use multiple forms of "wiring", such as optical fiber, copper, infrared, and wireless, to link servers to their clients. These are also known as ......?
What is Network Media.
400
A common language or set of rules by which computers communicate across a network is known as a ......?
What is Protocol.
400
The Physical Layer defines the network standards relating to media, connectors, and electrical signals. Which layer of the OSI is this? .........
What is Layer 1.
400

If your network goes unguarded, this disadvantage can result in stolen or lost data, or viruses not meant for humans.

What is Poor Security.

500
The measure of the maximum amount of data that can be sent over a network connection, not to be confused with the speed of data transferred at the time of use, is known as ...... ?
What is Bandwidth.
500
The plug-in (or built-in) interface between your computer system and the network media is known as ........? (hint: If you computer isn't compatible with this, you wont be doing much networking.)
What is Network Interface Card (NIC).
500
Most data travels through networks by being broke up and placing standard, formatted structures known as frames or, more commonly, data ........?
What is Packets.
500
The Transport Layer is known for fragmentation, defragmentation, reliable data delivery, error correction and management, and flow control. Which layer of the OSI is this? .........
What is Layer 4.
500
These advantages use LANs or WANs to bring a large group together on one network and allow the group to converse through technologies such as email.
What is Connectivity and Communications.