1: | In this chapter's definition of a network, what three components are used to create a network? |
A1: | Answer: Software, hardware, and cabling |
2: | What is the key function provided by a network? |
A2: | Answer: To allow multiple computers to communicate with each other |
3: | Related to the three components of a network, which component does a server support person work with most? |
A3: | Answer: Softwareespecially the software on servers |
4: | Which components of a network does a network engineer work with most? |
A4: | Answer: A network engineer works with hardware, software, and cabling, with most of the focus on the software running in networking devices. |
5: | What is an enterprise network? |
A5: | Answer: A network created for use by a single company or organization |
6: | Give a basic definition of the term "Internet." |
A6: | Answer: The global network to which almost every company and organization in the world is connected. The Internet allows communication among a large number of the computers on the planet. |
7: | Compare and contrast the terms "enterprise network" and "Internet" in general terms. |
A7: | Answer: An enterprise network is a network built for use by one enterprisein other words, one company or organization. The Internet is a network that consists of a huge number of networks, connected together, allowing widespread communications across the entire planet. |
8: | Describe the concept of a network utility. |
A8: | Answer: A network utility treats the network like basic utilitieselectricity, water, and so on. The user expects to be able to plug in to a wall socket with a cable and have the network be ready, working, and availablemuch like you plug in a power cable and expect it to work. |