Networks

Network Topology

100

This Topology uses a central "Backbone" cable to connect all hosts in a line

BUS

200

True or false: Topologies can be combined?

True

300

This topology exists when each host is connected to each other host 

Mesh

400

This Topology exists when there is a central device connecting each other device

Star

500

This topology is like a bus, but the first and last computer are connected

Ring

Network Media

100

This type of cabling uses light to send information

Fiber Optic

200

This type of cabling can be of type Cat 3, 5, 5e, 6, 6a, or 7.

Ethernet Cable

300

This word means to lose signal over distance

Attenuation

400

This type of cabling uses F-Type or BNC Connectors. You generally receive cable television from it. 

Coaxial

500

What is the fastest network speed?

10 Gigabit

Tools

100

This tool is used to cut wires in two

Wire Cutter / snips

200

This tool attaches a connector to Twisted Pair cables

Crimping Tool

300

This tool is used to secure the individual wires into a keystone jack

Punchdown tool

400

This tool can be used to determine if Twisted Pair cables are functional

Cable Tester

500

Which connector type is typically used for ethernet cabling?

RJ-45

Devices

100

This is a "dumb" device - it sends anything it receives to everyone

Hub

200

This knows exactly who should receive a message - and sends it to only one host

Switch

300

This Device connects multiple networks together. AKA Default Gateway

Router

400

This is another name for devices on a network

Hosts

500

Theses Network devices want to share information with any who ask for it

Servers

LAN/WAN/MAN/CAN/PAN etc...

100

This Network type consists of a few PCs over the area of a room or two.  It is a network that connects devices within a limited area, such as a home, office, or building, allowing them to communicate and share resources efficiently. 

LAN (Local Area Network)

200

This network type encompasses many computers over a large geographic area... The internet can be seen as the largest one

WAN (Wide Area Network)

300

This network type would be found in colleges, business parks, and schools with many buildings

CAN - Campus Area Network

400

This network is formed by all the devices on your person - Cell phone, ear buds, smart watch, fitness trackers can all be part of this network

Personal Area Network

500

is a high-speed computer network that connects multiple LANs within a city or metropolitan area, larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.

MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)