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Lesson 9: Networks and Hackers

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All computer networks are fairly simple, containing only a few components.False-That may be true of the SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) networks, but most global companies have
A hub is like a car radio. Every computer on that section of the network can hear everything that is being transmitted.True
A switch is more powerful than a router.False-A router is more powerful than a switch.
AWAN is a collection of LANs forming one giant network.True
WANs are a cheap investment.False-ActuallyWANs are a major investment, but they pay off over time.
There are many advantages to having a client/server operating system, one of which is that you can have both Macs and PCs on the same network.True
All computer systems are made up of two parts:Hardware and Software
A workstation is aRouter
A Modeminterprets data from a network
In this type of network, all the connected computers are equal.Peer-To-Peer
The Ethernet came about originally bycoaxial cables
In a peer-to-peer network, the most common types of operating software used areAppleShare, Windows for Workgroups
LANs allow for the following resources to be shared:Files, Internet, Printers, Scanners
The most common security threats are:Spam, Viruses


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