COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
COMPUTER NETWORKING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To allow computers to communicate with each other in the same area
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To allow computers to communicate with each other-anywhere in the world
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -enable all devices to store business-critical data in a centralized location; allow resource sharing, including printers, apps and other shared services; allow multiple devices on a LAN to share a single internet connection; and. protect LAN-connected devices using network security tools.
Detailed explanation-2: -Local area networks (LANs) are computer networks ranging in size from a few computers in a single office to hundreds or even thousands of devices spread across several buildings. They function to link computers together and provide shared access to printers, file servers, and other services.
Detailed explanation-3: -Windows, macOS, and Linux computers use the TCP/IP protocol to connect to other computers on a LAN or WAN. Connecting to a LAN or WAN requires either a wired connection or a wireless connection. A wired connection is usually done using a network cable (Cat 5 or Cat 6 network cable).
Detailed explanation-4: -A local area network (LAN) is a group of devices joined in one physical location, such as a building, office, or home. LANs are majorly used to connect the workstations and computers in some buildings or workplaces to facilitate the internet process and share common resources.
Detailed explanation-5: -Ethernet is a standard protocol that allows any number of computers to communicate with one another. These machines need to be connected to one another through Ethernet cable, or “Category 5” wiring.