Introduction to Networks Companion
Guide Chapter 1
Network Interface Card (NIC) - ANS-This physically connects an end device to a network.
Physical port - ANS-This is a connector or an outlet on a networking device where a medium
connects to an end device or another networking device.
Interface - ANS-This is a specialized port on a networking device that connects to a network.
Because routers connect networks, the ports on a router are referred to as network interfaces.
Topology diagrams - ANS-Mandatory documentation for anyone working with a network. This
___________ provides a visual map of how the network is connected. There are two types of
topology diagrams: physical and logical.
Internet (overly simplified) - ANS-a network of networks
WANs are typically managed by - ANS-service providers (SPs) or Internet service providers
(ISPs)
True or False:
WANs typically provide slower-speed links between LANs - ANS-True
True or False:
WANs are administered by mulitple service providers - ANS-True
True or False:
WANs interconnect LANs over wide geographic areas such as between cities, states, provinces,
countries, or continents - ANS-True
Internet - ANS-A worldwide collection of interconnected networks
What does IETF stand for? - ANS-Internet Engineering Task Force
What does ICANN stand for? - ANS-Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
What does IAB stand for? - ANS-Internet Architectue Board
Intranet refers to - ANS-A private connection of LANs and WANs that belong to an organization.
It is designed to be accessible only by the organization's members, employees, or others with
authorization
Guide Chapter 1
Network Interface Card (NIC) - ANS-This physically connects an end device to a network.
Physical port - ANS-This is a connector or an outlet on a networking device where a medium
connects to an end device or another networking device.
Interface - ANS-This is a specialized port on a networking device that connects to a network.
Because routers connect networks, the ports on a router are referred to as network interfaces.
Topology diagrams - ANS-Mandatory documentation for anyone working with a network. This
___________ provides a visual map of how the network is connected. There are two types of
topology diagrams: physical and logical.
Internet (overly simplified) - ANS-a network of networks
WANs are typically managed by - ANS-service providers (SPs) or Internet service providers
(ISPs)
True or False:
WANs typically provide slower-speed links between LANs - ANS-True
True or False:
WANs are administered by mulitple service providers - ANS-True
True or False:
WANs interconnect LANs over wide geographic areas such as between cities, states, provinces,
countries, or continents - ANS-True
Internet - ANS-A worldwide collection of interconnected networks
What does IETF stand for? - ANS-Internet Engineering Task Force
What does ICANN stand for? - ANS-Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
What does IAB stand for? - ANS-Internet Architectue Board
Intranet refers to - ANS-A private connection of LANs and WANs that belong to an organization.
It is designed to be accessible only by the organization's members, employees, or others with
authorization
