Exam 1: Introduction to Networks and Networking Concepts

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Computers that participate on a network run a ____ that determines what services that computer can offer or request.

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What is a network protocol?

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What is the role of communication servers?

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____ is the most widely used Web server in the world.

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What are the advantages of server-based networking?

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A LAN is not recommended if the number of computers is greater than 50.

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WPAN stands for ______________________________.

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____ servers handle e-mail messages for network users; this function might involve simply acting as a clearinghouse for local exchange of messages.

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Describe the role of domain controllers.

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An advantage of server-based networking is that server failure never renders a network unusable.

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Most ____ consist of collections of typical end-user PCs linked by a common network medium.

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What is sneakernet?

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Most computer networks consist of many computers and are usually connected by a networking device, such as a hub, switch, or access point.

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Match each term with the correct statement below.
A printer is an example.
LAN
A computer that's not attached to a network.
standalone computer
Basic building block for constructing larger networks called internetworks.
domain model
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A printer is an example.
LAN
A computer that's not attached to a network.
standalone computer
Basic building block for constructing larger networks called internetworks.
domain model
Used by Windows Server 2003 to manage collections of users.
network medium
A computer that shares its resources across the network.
peripheral device
Usually takes the form of a physical cable that interconnects the machines in a network.
client
An internetwork that spans distances measured in miles.
server
Remains the most popular networked application in most organizations.
e-mail
A computer that accesses shared resources.
WAN
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Windows Server 2003 was designed to handle up to ____ CPUs in a single system.

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A(n)____ is recommended if the network use and security factors don't require using a router.

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What is the role of the network medium in a networking environment?

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A server-based network makes sense when more than ____ users must share network access.

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The rules that govern which resources can be accessed by which accounts are referred to as ____.

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Networks fall into two major types: peer-to-peer and client/server (also called ____).

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