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| A _____ is a group of computers that are connected together to communicate and share network resources such as files and peripheral devices. |
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| A ____ is defined as ardware such as computers, servers, printers, fax machines, switches, and routers. |
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| A _____ is defined as hardware that translates data between the network and a device. |
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| A _____ is defined as software that controls network traffic and access to common network resources. |
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| A _____ , commonly referred to as a workstation or a client, is any device that can connect to a network and generate, process, or transfer data. |
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| The ______ is a very-high-speed transmission path that carries the majority of network data. |
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| An _____ is defined as a node that functions as a source or destination for data transfer. |
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| _______ are nodes that transfer data, such as a network switch or a router. |
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| A ______ network backbone consists of multiple switches connected by one backbone cable. Typically not scaled for enterprise-wide use. |
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| A ____ network backbone consists of multiple switches connected serially to hubs or routers. Due to their hierarchical structure, these networks can be easily expanded without a significant cost impact. |
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| A ____ network backbone uses a router or switch as the nexus for several subnetworks. The router or switch must have multiprocessors to bear the frequently high level of network traffic. |
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| Suits enterprise-wide applications. Like the collapsed backbone network, the ________ backbone network uses a central router or switch but augments the dependent switches with multiple cable connections. These multiple links ensure connectivity to the whole enterprise. |
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| A ____ is a network computer that shares resources with and responds to requests from computers, devices, and other servers on the network. Provide centralized access and storage for resources that can include applications, files, printers or other hardware, and services such as email. |
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| A ____ is a network computer that utilizes the resources of other network computers, including other clients. It has its own processor, memory, and storage, and can maintain its own resources and perform its own tasks and processing. |
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| A _____ is a self-sufficient computer that acts as both a server and a client to other computers on a network. |
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| A _________ is a powerful, centralized computer system, such as a mainframe computer, that performs data storage and processing tasks on behalf of clients and other network devices. |
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| A _______ is a specialized device on a host-based network that transmits data a user enters to a host for processing and displays the results. |
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| Standard client computers that need to interact with host computers can run software called a ______ so that they appear as dedicated terminals to the host. |
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| A _____ is a self-contained network that spans a small area, such as a single building, floor, or room. All nodes and segments are directly connected with cables or short-range wireless technologies. It does not require a leased telecommunication system to function. |
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| A ______ is a network that spans a large area, often across multiple geographical locations. Typically connect multiple LANs and other networks using long-range transmission media. Such a network scheme facilitates communication among users and computers in different locations. |
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| Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) |
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| A _______ covers an area equivalent to a city or a municipality. |
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| Campus Area Network (CAN) |
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| A _____ covers an area equivalent to an academic campus or business park. Is typically owned or used exclusively by an entity. |
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| Personal Area Network (PAN) |
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| A _____ connects two to three computers with cables and is most often seen in small or home offices. |
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| The ______ is the single largest global WAN, linking virtually every country in the world. Publicly owned and operated, it's widely used for sending email, transferring files, and carrying out online commercial transactions. |
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| Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) |
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| The _____ coordinates the assignments of unique identifications on the Internet, such as domain names, IP addresses, extension names, and Autonomous System (AS) numbers, while the Internet Society (ISOC) coordinates and oversees standards and practices for the Internet. |
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| An ____ is a private network that uses Internet protocols and services to share a company’s information with its employees. |
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| An _______ is a private network that grants controlled access to users outside of the network. It is an extension of an organization's intranet. |
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| An ______ is a network that includes elements of both local and wide area networks. Owned and operated by a single organization to interlink its computers and resources, it employs technologies and software designed for fast data access, email exchange, and collaboration. Are scalable and include high-end equipment, strong security systems, and mission-critical applications. |
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| A ______ is a design specification for how the nodes on a network are constructed to interact and communicate. It determines the degree to which communications and processing are centralized or distributed. |
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| A _____ is a physical subdivision of a network that links a number of Devices, or serves as a connection between two nodes. It is bounded by physical internetworking devices such as switches and routers. |
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| A _____ is a computer network in which a central host computer controls all network communication, and performs data processing and storage on behalf of clients. |
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| A ______ is a network in which servers provide resources to clients. |
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| A _______ network is a network in which resource sharing, processing, and communications control are completely decentralized. All clients on the network are equal in terms of providing and using resources, and each individual workstation authenticates its users. |
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| A _____ is a network specification that determines the network's overall layout, signaling, and dataflow patterns. |
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| A _____ describes a network's physical wiring layout or shape. |
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| A _____ describes the paths through which data moves. |
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| A _____ connection is a direct connection between two nodes on a network. |
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| ________ are connections between multiple nodes. |
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| A radiated, or ______ is a wireless point-to-point or multipoint connection between devices. |
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| A physical _____ topology is a network topology in which the nodes are arranged in a linear format, and a T-connector connects each node directly to the network cable. |
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| A physical ____ topology is a network topology that uses a central connectivity device, such as a switch, with individual physical connections to each node. |
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| A physical _____ topology is a network topology in which each node is connected to the two nearest nodes: the upstream and downstream neighbors. The flow is unidirectional to avoid collisions. |
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| A physical _____ topology is a network topology in which each node is directly connected to every other node, similar to the physical point-to-point topology. This configuration allows each node to communicate with multiple nodes at the same time. |
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| A physical _____ topology is a network topology in which a central, or root node is hierarchically connected to one or more second-level nodes, which are one level lower in the hierarchy. The root node has a point-to-point link with each of the second-level nodes, while each of the second-level nodes is connected to one or more third-level nodes via a point-to-point link. |
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| A _____ links the central nodes of some star networks using a common bus. Inside each subnetwork, data will flow similar to a star network and each of these star networks will be treated as a node on the larger bus network. To move data from one subnetwork to another, it has to be placed on the common bus. |
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| A ____ connects the central nodes of two or more star networks with a new common node. To move data from one subnetwork to another, it must be routed through the new common node. |
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| A ____ connects the central nodes of multiple star networks in a ring. The data flow between different subnetworks is through this ring. |
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| A logical ____ topology is a network topology in which nodes receive the data transmitted all at the same time, regardless of the physical wiring layout of the network. Even though nodes connect to a central switch and resemble a star, data appears to flow in a single, continuous stream, from the sending node to all other nodes through the switch. As the transmission medium is shared, only one node can transmit at a time. |
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| A logical _____ topology is a network topology in which each node receives data only from its upstream neighbor and retransmits data only to its downstream neighbor, regardless of the physical layout of the network. Although nodes might be connected to a central device in a star layout, data moves through the network in a circle until it reaches the original transmitting node, which then removes the data from the ring. |
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| A logical ____ topology implementation is less common than a logical ring or a logical bus. All nodes are wired onto the same bus cable, a central device polls each node to check to see if it needs to transmit data. The central device also controls how long a node has access to the cable. A multiplexer (mux) manages individual signals and enables them to share the media. |
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