| A | B |
| Hardware | refers to all the physical components of a computer. |
| Software | sends instructions to the hardware to perform the necessary tasks |
| Server | The main computer on a network that provides services to other computers on the network. |
| Workstation | A computer connected to a network |
| LAN | connects devices within a limited area, such as a home or a small group of offices |
| WAN | is a network that connects devices in geographically separated areas. |
| network | A group of computers and associated devices that are linked together to facilitate sharing information |
| 3 Components of a Network | Server, Workstation, Communication Channel |