Oim 471 Final Exam (All Solved)

A ________ is a collection of computers that communicate with one another over transmissions lines or wirelessly correct answers Computer network Define three types of networks and discuss their differences correct answers -LAN (local area network) : Computers connected at a single physical site - WAN (wide area network): computers connected between two or more separate sites - Internet: networks of networks Each computing device needs to have a ______ to connect to the LAN correct answers Network interface card (NIC) For wireless computing devices, a _____ is needed correct answers wireless network interface card Wired computing devices connect to a _____ correct answers Switch _____ is a special-purpose computer that receives and transmits wired traffic correct answers Switch Wireless computing devices connect to _____ correct answers Access point UTP correct answers unshielded twisted pair cable _____ is another common wireless protocol. It is designed for transmitting data over short distance correct answers Bluetooth T or F: internet=the Internet correct answers False A private internet is called ____ correct answers intranet Explain this statement: "The Internet is an internet" correct answers internet is the networks of networks; The Internet is the most famous internet When you connect to the Internet, you are actually connecting the ____ correct answers Internet Services Provider (ISP) List the three alternatives to connect to the Internet correct answers -DSL -Cable Lines -WAN wireless A ____ or DSL provides an Internet connection that used the same line with the ____, but they operate so that their signals don't interfere with voice telephone. A ___ is needed. correct answers digital subscriber lines; voice telephone; DSL modern