Unit 10
characters of the LAN (4)
1) can be connected to the internet 2) does not have to be connected to other networks 3) simplest of the networks 4) spans the smallest distance of the networks
these can be nodes in a computer network (2)
1) computers 2) peripherals
what is the function of the NOS (4)
1) data protection 2) gives access privileges 3) network management 4) network security
describe LAN (3)
1) dont have to be connected with other networks 2) located in 1 building or adjacent buildings 3) wires
networks provide businessess with the benefits (4)
1) easier collab 2) improve communcation 3) increase productivity 4) reduced cost
what are the advantages to peer to peer network (3)
1) easy to set up 2) low cost 3) nodes can operate independently
computer networks make the sharing of these resources possible (3)
1) files 2) hardware 3) software
a malfunction in 1 computer will not crash the network topology (3)
1) full mesh 2) partial mesh 3) star
network server (2)
1) manages network recourses 2) provides network security
what are the disadvantages of a server based network (2)
1) need for a network administrator 2) server problems disrupt network
influence design (4)
1) number of employees using each computer 2) number of networked computers 3) type of work done networked computer 4) the way docs will be shared
what are the advantages of wired network (2)
1) security 2) speed
why might a business choose a server based network (3)
1)centralized resource service 2) easier to expand 3) greater security
a circuit board installed in a computer that enables it to be connected to a network
NIC
this is a device that enables computers to be connected to a network
NIC
software that runs the network
NOS
temporaty computer memory that contains the data and programs currently in use
RAM
enables employees to connect to their companys computer network from outside of the office
VPN
the path of data transmission on a network
backbone
the disadvantage of this topology is that a problem with one node will crash the entire network
bus
network computer able to acces reouces on the server
client
set up computer hardware or software to function in a certain way
configure
the person who determines how a network can be designed to improved productivity is a network
consultant
arrangement in which computers on a network share resouces
distributed computing
are within a computer where circuit boards can be attached to add new function
expansion slot
data is most likely to reach its destination
full mesh
approach to determining the difference between current situation and desired goal
gap analysis
software application that enables workers to collaborate and share info
groupware
device that connects the nodes on a network
hub
people communicate with computers
interface
hardware that connects computer to the internet
modem
not describe client server network
network resouces stored on individual workstations
a device connected to a computer network
node
small amout of data sent over a network
packet
a networked scanner is a type of
peripheral
external hardware connected to and controlled by a computer
peripheral
device that enables the connection of computer hardware
port
the _____ puts documents in a que
print server
format to transmit electronic data
protocol
nodes must wait their turn before transmitting info
ring
device that handles the connection between 2 or more networks
router
the device that enables a LAN to connect with the internet
router
this is the central computer that enables authorized users to access networked resources
server
what network devices manages its resources
server
device for storing and retrieving computer files that can be accessed by authorized users
shared drive
jobs stored in computer memory while they are waiting to be printed
spool
computers in this type of network are connected to a central hub
star
what network device directs network traffic
switch
what is the purpose of network permissions
to control access to network recourses
the physical layut of a computer network
topology
not descrive peer to peer network
used in organizations with lots of employees
most businesses used _____ networks
wired
flexibilitty and cost reductions are advantages generally associated with _____ networks
wireless
computers in a peer to peer network that share network resouces.
workgroup computers
