Networking basics G8

is a group of two or more computers and other devices.

• Software

• Network

• Hardware

The computers and hardware devices that are connected in a network called :

• Nodes

• Client

• Bit

This is the simplest topology and consists of a permanent link between two nodes.

• Mesh

• Bus

• Point to point

Each node is connected to a single cable.

• Mesh topology

• Bus topology

• Point to point topology

Interconnects computers that are in a small area .

• LAN

• WAN

• WLAN

Covers a broader area that may exceed a country's border.

• LAN

• WAN

• WLAN

A distributed application where some computers operate as server and others as ?

• Client

• Network

• Mesh topology

The basic digital unit is called :

• Computer

• Bit

• Client

1Byte = .......bits

• 7

• 8

• 9

Is a system of digital message formats and rules for exchanging these messages.

• Communication protocol

• LAN

• Mesh topology