CIW chapter 3 test questions with
verified answers graded A+
In computer terminology, what is a network? - correct answer ✔✔A group of two or more computers
connected so they can communicate, share resources and exchange information with one another
What is the primary function of a network server? - correct answer ✔✔To act as a central repository of
programs and data to which all users connected to the network have access
What is the main purpose of a file server? - correct answer ✔✔To store shared data
What is a wide area network (WAN)? - correct answer ✔✔Two or more local area networks (LANs) that
span a wide geographic area
How are wide area networks (WANs) created? - correct answer ✔✔By connecting LANs to one another
via public carriers
In the client/server model: - correct answer ✔✔the server is responsible for storing and providing
information.
In the client/server environment, what is the main function of client software? - correct answer ✔✔It
enables users to communicate with and request information from the server.
What is a local area network (LAN)? - correct answer ✔✔A group of computers connected within a
confined geographic area
Which of the following enabled private (i.e., commercial) business to be conducted over networks
connected to NSFnet? - correct answer ✔✔Private telecommunications companies
verified answers graded A+
In computer terminology, what is a network? - correct answer ✔✔A group of two or more computers
connected so they can communicate, share resources and exchange information with one another
What is the primary function of a network server? - correct answer ✔✔To act as a central repository of
programs and data to which all users connected to the network have access
What is the main purpose of a file server? - correct answer ✔✔To store shared data
What is a wide area network (WAN)? - correct answer ✔✔Two or more local area networks (LANs) that
span a wide geographic area
How are wide area networks (WANs) created? - correct answer ✔✔By connecting LANs to one another
via public carriers
In the client/server model: - correct answer ✔✔the server is responsible for storing and providing
information.
In the client/server environment, what is the main function of client software? - correct answer ✔✔It
enables users to communicate with and request information from the server.
What is a local area network (LAN)? - correct answer ✔✔A group of computers connected within a
confined geographic area
Which of the following enabled private (i.e., commercial) business to be conducted over networks
connected to NSFnet? - correct answer ✔✔Private telecommunications companies
