Chapter 1


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.




Computer Networking first-step
Computer Networking First-Step
ISBN: 1587201011
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 173
Authors: Wendell Odom

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