Theme E Chapter 1 The Networking and Internet Basics

What is the main purpose of a computer network?

• To communicate with the outside world

• To share resources

• To play games

• To connect printers

What is the difference between LAN and WAN?

• LAN is for local connections, while WAN is for connecting different LANs

• LAN is for connecting different LANs, while WAN is for local connections

• LAN is for connecting printers, while WAN is for connecting computers

• LAN is for connecting computers, while WAN is for connecting printers

What is the purpose of a protocol in computer networking?

• To establish communication between computers

• To connect printers to the network

• To share files and applications

• To provide internet access

What does TCP/IP stand for?

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Telecommunication Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Telecommunication Control Protocol/Internet Provider

What is the purpose of a network interface card?

• To connect computers to the network

• To establish communication between LANs

• To share resources

• To provide internet access

What is the function of a switch in a computer network?

• To connect multiple devices in a LAN

• To connect LANs in a WAN

• To provide internet access

• To establish communication between computers

What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?

• To connect different LANs together

• To connect printers to the network

• To share files and applications

• To provide internet access

What is the difference between P2P and client-server network?

• P2P does not have a central server, while client-server network does

• P2P has a central server, while client-server network does not

• P2P is used for local connections, while client-server network is used for wide area connections

• P2P is used for wide area connections, while client-server network is used for local connections

Which of the following is not a purpose of computer networks?

• Communicate with others

• Training one's critical thinking

• Sharing IT equipment

• Sending files to others

Which of the following is an example of a LAN?

• An office with multiple computers

• Different cities connected by a network

• Buildings in a city connected by a network

• Universities in different countries connected by a network