Introduction to Computer Networking
Exam Questions and Answers
Network - Answer-Two or more computers connected together in such a way that they
can share resources
What is the purpose of a network - Answer-Share resources
Types of resources for a network - Answer-A file
A folder
A printer
A disk drive
Something else that exists on the computer
Advantages of networking - Answer-Connectivity and communication
Data sharing
Hardware sharing
Internet access
Internet access sharing
Data security and management
Performance enhancement and balancing
Entertainment
Disadvantages of networking - Answer-Network hardware, software and set up costs
Hardware and software management and administration costs
Undesirable sharing
Illegal or undesirable behavior
Data security concerns
Local area networks (LANs) - Answer-And a computer network covering a small
geographic area, like at home, office, or group of buildings
Wide area networks (WAN) - Answer-A computer network that covers a broad area (I.e
any Network who's communications links cross metropolitan, regional, or national
boundaries)
Is the internet a WAN or a LAN? - Answer-WAN
Metropolitan area network (MAN) - Answer-A large computer network that interconnects
LANs in a city
Intranet - Answer-A private network that is contained within an enterprise
What type of Internet protocols are used for Internet - Answer-TCP/IP
Exam Questions and Answers
Network - Answer-Two or more computers connected together in such a way that they
can share resources
What is the purpose of a network - Answer-Share resources
Types of resources for a network - Answer-A file
A folder
A printer
A disk drive
Something else that exists on the computer
Advantages of networking - Answer-Connectivity and communication
Data sharing
Hardware sharing
Internet access
Internet access sharing
Data security and management
Performance enhancement and balancing
Entertainment
Disadvantages of networking - Answer-Network hardware, software and set up costs
Hardware and software management and administration costs
Undesirable sharing
Illegal or undesirable behavior
Data security concerns
Local area networks (LANs) - Answer-And a computer network covering a small
geographic area, like at home, office, or group of buildings
Wide area networks (WAN) - Answer-A computer network that covers a broad area (I.e
any Network who's communications links cross metropolitan, regional, or national
boundaries)
Is the internet a WAN or a LAN? - Answer-WAN
Metropolitan area network (MAN) - Answer-A large computer network that interconnects
LANs in a city
Intranet - Answer-A private network that is contained within an enterprise
What type of Internet protocols are used for Internet - Answer-TCP/IP
