1. A network is two or more
computers connected to each other so they can
share resources.
True
False
2. A __________ connects computers
over long distances via telephone lines or
satellite links.
LAN
WAN
WAIS
3. A __________ is the standard or
set of rules that two computers use to
communicate with each other.
Modem
Protocol
Link
4. T1 Line is a high-speed digital
connection capable of transmitting data at a rate
of approximately __________.
1.5
million bits per second
56 kbps
1.5 million baud
5. A T3 Line is equal to about 672
regular voice-grade telephone lines; enough to
transmit full-motion real-time video over a
network.
True
False
6. __________ is a communications
protocol that allows you to connect your computer
to the Internet using a standard telephone line.
ISDN
SLIP
TCP/IP
7. Encryption is a way of reducing
the size of a file, or files, so that they don't
take up a lot of space and can travel faster over
a network.
True
False
8. A __________ is a connector on
the computer to which peripheral devices are
attached.
Gateway
Node
Port
9. A node is any computer directly
connected to a network that acts as a repository
for services available for other computers on the
network.
True
False
10. A __________ is a computer that
handles requests for data, electronic mail, file
transfers, and other network services from other
computers.
Server
Host
Client
