IT-4 - Local Installation and Network Essential devices

What does local installation involve?

• a. Installing software on multiple computers
• b. Installing software directly on your computer
• c. Installing software on a network server
• d. Installing software on the cloud

How is local installation described in the text?

• a. Two-tier pattern
• b. Three-tier pattern
• c. One-tier pattern
• d. Four-tier pattern

What is the main purpose of a computer network?

• a. Isolating devices from each other
• b. Connecting multiple devices for communication and resource sharing
• c. Creating individual digital spaces for devices
• d. Limiting data exchange between devices

What is an internet host?

• a. A computer program
• b. Any device connected to the internet
• c. A digital address
• d. A system of protocols

How do internet hosts "see" each other on a network?

• a. Through MAC addresses
• b. Through IP addresses
• c. Through routers
• d. Through switches

What is a disadvantage of hubs in a network?

• a. They are more expensive than switches
• b. They can cause network congestion
• c. They use MAC addresses inefficiently
• d. They connect devices to the internet

What is a disadvantage of switches in a network?

• a. They are more expensive than hubs
• b. They broadcast data to all devices
• c. They can cause network congestion
• d. They use MAC addresses inefficiently

What device helps protect a network from external threats and unauthorized access?

• a. Router
• b. Switch
• c. Hub
• d. Firewall

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a network?

• a. Broadcasting data
• b. Connecting devices to the internet
• c. Ensuring network security
• d. Forwarding data through MAC addresses

What role do IP addresses play in computer networks?

• a. Monitoring network traffic
• b. providing a digital addresses for the devices
• c. Storing and operating software
• d. Ensuring network security