3 - Components of a Computer Network
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Practice Questions
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What does a Network Interface Card (NIC) do?
💡 Hint: Think about how computers communicate.
What is the purpose of a modem?
💡 Hint: Consider the relation between digital and analog signals.
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What is the primary function of a router?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is routed in different locations.
True or False: A hub is more efficient than a switch.
💡 Hint: Consider how data is handled within network structures.
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Design a mini network for a small office utilizing at least two different hardware components explained. Describe how these components would interact.
💡 Hint: Focus on the roles each component plays in facilitating communication.
Explain why using protocols is essential in networking, using the TCP/IP model as a reference to discuss how different data types can be managed.
💡 Hint: Consider how varying devices communicate through a shared language.
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