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1. Using a peer-to-peer network implies that all computers on the network are ____________.
2. One drawback to using a peer-to-peer network is ________________ _____________________.
3. On a server-based network, resources are ___________________.
4. Before beginning to design a new network, you must take an inventory to determine what ________________ and _______________ you already have, as well as what you need to acquire.
5. Working with a drawing of the _______________ is the place to start when creating a map of the new network.

Circle the letter of the best answer for each of the following sentences:

1. A driver is:

1. hardware.
2. a peripheral device.
3. a NIC.
4. software.

2. In the networking environment, a NIC driver is needed to:

1. communicate with other NICs on a network.
2. communicate between the NIC and the computer's operating system.
3. communicate between the file server and the other computers on the network.
4. communicate between different types of computers on a network.

3. Select the correct statement about printer drivers.

1. There is no universal printer driver that will ensure full functionality of all printers.
2. Printers made by a specific printer manufacturer can always use the same printer driver and have full functionality.
3. There is a specific printer driver designed for every model of printer that can ensure the full functionality of that model of printer on all operating systems.
4. A laser-printer driver from one manufacturer will provide full functionality for all laser printers, regardless of the manufacturer.

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