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Computer Networks

A network connects multiple computers and devices together allowing them to share resources and data. It involves a sender transferring data to a receiver through a communication channel or medium. There are different types of networks including intranets, extranets, and the Internet. Networks provide advantages like faster access to information and communication, but also risks like access to harmful content and security threats.

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Computer Networks

A network connects multiple computers and devices together allowing them to share resources and data. It involves a sender transferring data to a receiver through a communication channel or medium. There are different types of networks including intranets, extranets, and the Internet. Networks provide advantages like faster access to information and communication, but also risks like access to harmful content and security threats.

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Computer

Networks
What is a network?

 A collection of computers and devices


connected together via communications
devices and transmission media,
allowing computers to share resources.
 In other words, a network links multiple
computer systems and enables them to
share data and resources.
What is Data Communication?

 A process in which one computer transfers data,


instructions, information to another computer.
 This is done by means of a communication channel or
medium.
Components for Successful
Communication
 Sender
 Channel/Medium
 Communication device
 Receiver
Uses of Networks
Types of Networks
 Intranet
 Extranet
 Internet
Advantages & Disadvantages
of Networks

Advantages Disadvantages
 Faster and easier access to  Children have access to
information harmful information etc.
 Better/Faster communication  Easier to plagiarize
 Ability to have a worldwide
 Identity theft
audience
 E-commerce  Risk of threats (e.g.
 Data security hackers, viruses)
 Sharing of resources  Cost – prohibitive for
 Control of data and resources
some
Network Classifications
 Local Area
Network - LAN
 Metropolitan Area
Network - MAN
 Wide Area
Network - WAN
Communication Devices or
Network Hardware
 Networking hardware includes all
computers, peripherals, interface cards
and other equipment needed to perform
data-communications within the
network.
 They convert data into signals to travel
over a medium.
Network Interface Card - NIC
Hub
Client and Server
Router
Switch
Firewall
Wireless Access Point - WAP
Modem
Example of a Home Network
Transmission Media

 Wired
 Twisted Pair
 Coaxial
 Fibre Optic
 Wireless
 Broadcast Radio
 Cellular Radio
 Microwave
 Satellite
 Infrared
 Bluetooth
 Wi-Fi
Twisted Pair
Coaxial
Fibre Optic
A Wired Home Network
Broadcast Radio
Cellular Radio
Microwave
Satellite
Infrared (IR)
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)
A Wireless Home Network
Practice Questions

 All of the following are required for communication to


take place EXCEPT:

A. Receiver
B. Channel
C. Sender
D. Server
 Which physical transmission medium is the most secure?

A. Fibre optic
B. Twisted pair
C. Broadcast radio
D. Coaxial
 Which of the following is TRUE about cloud computing?
A. It provides resources and services over the internet
B. It is non-scalable
C. Services are managed by the world wide web
D. There are no standard backup procedures
 All of the following are cloud computing service
categories EXCEPT:
A. IaaS
B. PaaS
C. QaaS
D. SaaS
 Which of the following is an advantage of cloud
computing?
A. It is easy to switch providers without losing ability to
access data
B. Organization does not have to purchase hardware,
license software and hire staff
C. Resources are controlled solely by the owner
D. Providers are totally reliable
 Which of the following best describes an intranet?

A. It is a public network that can be


accessed by any user
B. It is a private network within an
enterprise
C. It is the largest worldwide network
D. It is a network used only in
government organizations
 Which of the following allows an employee to use
telecommunication technologies in order to work from
home?
A. EFT
B. E-Commerce
C. Telecommuting
D. Telemarketing
 The feature that transmits and receives documents over
telephone lines is called:
A. Voice recording
B. Voice mail
C. Voice Messaging
D. Facsimile (fax)
 The feature in which messages are intentionally
recorded vocally and not because the recipient is not
available is called:
A. Voice recording
B. Voice mail
C. Voice Messaging
D. Facsimile (fax)
 The feature that functions much like an answering
machine and allows callers to leave a voice message for
an individual is called:
A. Voice recording
B. Voice mail
C. Voice Messaging
D. Facsimile (fax)
 All of the following are popular types of networks
except:

A. MAN
B. WAN
C. LAN
D. DAN
 Which of the following is true about the internet?
A. It is the largest WAN
B. It is the same as www
C. It gives access to employees only
D. It does not use protocols
 Which of the following uses line-of-sight transmission?
A. Broadcast radio
B. WiFi
C. Infrared
D. Cellular radio
 Which type of network covers a large geographical area?
A. MAN
B. WAN
C. Bus
D. Ring
 What is the meaning of the abbreviation NIC?
A. Network In Common
B. Node In Common
C. Node Interface Card
D. Network Interface Card
 Which of the following is a device that provides a
central point for cables in a network?
A. Hub
B. Modem
C. NIC
D. Client
 A company needs to send information from Jamaica to
New York. Which is the best medium for this purpose?
A. Infrared
B. Bluetooth
C. Satellite
D. Twisted pair

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