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