Module 2: Network Components, Types, and Connections

Which scenario describes a peer-to-peer network?

A user has shared a printer attached to the workstation

What is a service that provides an internet data signal on the same network that delivers broadcast television and phone service?

Cable internet

What is an internet service that uses mobile phone networks to transmit data?

Cellular data plan

A smart phone uses web browser software to request and display a web page. The smart phone is considered what type of computer?

Client

A home user is looking for an ISP connection that provides high speed digital transmission over regular phone lines. What ISP connection type should be used?

DSL

What is a service that provides high bandwidth, always on, connection using existing land-line telephone wires?

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

What is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer application?

Each device using the application provides a user interface and runs a background service

What is an advantage of the peer-to-peer network model?

Ease of setup

Which device is an intermediary device?

Firewall

What type of network is defined by two computers that can both send and receive requests for resources?

Peer-to-peer

Which term correctly describes the function of an ISP?

Responsible for providing the link between a private network and the internet

What type of internet connection would be best for a residence in a remote area without mobile phone coverage or wired connectivity?

Satellite

A computer that has software installed to provide information such as email or web pages to other devices is known as a

Server

Which term is used to describe a network device with the primary function of providing information to other devices?

Server

Marjani lives on a farm several kilometers outside of Msolwa, Tanzania. Which of the following end devices is she most likely to use to connect to the internet?

Smartphone or wireless tablet

What are two functions of end devices on a network?

They originate the data that flows through the network, and they are the interface between humans and the communication network

Rosalía works as a community health worker in Rio Claro, Brazil. Most of her time is spent making home visits to provide primary care to people in her community. However, she requires internet access to maintain her patient records and provide videoconferencing with a doctor, when needed. What end device and media type does Rosalía most likely use?

Wireless media and a tablet

Eilert recently got a job with a computer support services company in his hometown of Falun, Sweden. A customer has asked for someone to come connect their home network to the internet. They only have a cable modem. Which of the following intermediary devices would Eilert most likely take with him to the job?

Wireless router