Computer Network

Two or more computing devices that are connected together in order to share resources, exchange files, or allow electronic communications.

• Computer System

• Computer Network

• Network Device

• Internet

It protects the computer network from unauthorized access.

• Anti-virus Program

• Anti-spyware program

• User Accounts

• Firewall

A computer network that extends over a large geographical area and connects individualusers or multiple LANs.

• LAN

• WAN

• MAN

• CAN

The following choices are examples of networking devices, EXCEPT:

• Network Adapter

• Switch

• LAN Tester

• Modem

Modem is a contraction of the terms ___________.

• moderation and demonstration

• mode and demo

• modality and demonstration

• modulator and demodulator

It is a device that enables a computer to connect to the network.

• Reapeater

• Network Interface Card

• Gateway

• Bridge

It is used to divide larger networks into smaller sections. They do this by sitting betweentwo physical network segments and managing the flow of data between the two.

• Firewall

• Gateway

• Bridge

• Modem

A network device that connects LAN components with identical protocols. It does not perform packet filtering or addressing functions; it just send data packets to all connected devices.

• Switch

• Hub

• Repeater

• Router

A device which receives a signal and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power so thatthe signal can cover longer distances.

• Repeater

• Network Interface Card

• Gateway

• Bridge

These are electronic devices which are necessary to allow communication and interactionbetween devices on a network.

• Computer Peripherals 

• Computer Networks

• Network Devices

• Modem