Exam 8: Communications and Networks

In a peer-to-peer network, only the central host computer supplies the resources, the other computers request resources from this host.

In a communication system, which among the following convert messages into packets that can travel across the communication channel?

Using this type of communications channel, several users can simultaneously use a single connection for high-speed data transfer.

Packetization refers to breaking information into small parts.

A(n) _____ area network is a type of tiny, self-configuring wireless network that works within your immediate surroundings to connect cell phones to headsets, PDAs to other PDAs, etc.

This type of network topology does not use a specific physical layout.

Modulation is the name of the process of converting from digital to analog.

WiMax stands for:

A MAN is a network that is frequently used as links between office buildings that are located throughout a city.

A(n) _____ area network is a network where the nodes are in close proximity to each other.

_____ is the name of the process of converting from analog to digital.

Which physical connection is the fastest?

Explain how intranets and extranets are useful in supporting communication in an organization?

A(n) _____ is a private network within an organization that is designed to resemble the Internet.

A LAN set up for a household's personal use is called a(n) _____ network.

A(n) _____ is a private network that connects more than one organization.

One of the most dramatic changes in connectivity and communications in the past few years has been:

Explain the difference between a client/server network and a peer-to-peer network.

Network operating systems (NOS) control and coordinate the activities of all computers and other devices on a network.

Connection devices are the actual connecting or transmission medium that carries the message.