Networking Study Guide

What is a network?

• A group of interconnected computers and devices that share information

• A single computer connected to the internet

What are network nodes or hosts?

• Computers and devices on the network that need to communicate

• Devices used for gaming

How are computers and devices connected in a network?

• Through Bluetooth technology

• Using connecting media such as twisted pair cabling, fiber optic cabling, or Wi-Fi signals

What does a network interface do in a network?

• Displays network status messages

• Converts digital data into signals that can be transmitted on the network medium

What are network protocols?

• Standards that define how data is formatted and transmitted on a network

• Types of connecting media

How do networks save organizations money?

• By allowing users to share peripherals and consolidate storage

• By eliminating the need for network interfaces

What is one benefit of consolidating storage in a network?

• Reducing the need for network protocols

• Making life easier for network administrators by centralizing data storage

• Increasing the need for individual workstation storage

• Eliminating the need for network interfaces

How do networks enhance workgroup collaboration?

• By reducing internet access

• By allowing users to share files, use email, instant messaging, and social media for collaboration

What is Voice over IP (VoIP) used for in a network?

• To increase individual workstation storage

• To reduce telephone expenses

How can organizations efficiently communicate with clients or partners through a network?

• By organizing webcasts, using websites, and social media

• By using network interfaces