Basic Computer Networking Quiz

In a client-server model, the client is the device that requests and receives data or services from a server. The server is the provider of those resources.

In client-server architecture, a server is a computer or program that dedicates its resources to fulfill requests and provide data to client devices over a network. A client is the one that requests the data.

A web browser is an application used to access and view websites. It interprets HTML, CSS, and other code from a web server to display the visual content.

A modem (modulator-demodulator) is a hardware device that converts data from a digital format into a format suitable for transmission over an analog medium, such as telephone or cable lines, providing internet access.

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. It is responsible for connecting multiple devices to form a network and managing traffic between them.

Communications media refers to the physical or wireless paths (like cables, fiber optics, or radio waves) used to connect nodes in a network and transmit data between them.

A node is any device connected to a network that can send, receive, or forward information. WIFI is a technology or standard for wireless networking, not a physical device or node itself.

In networking terminology, any device connected to a network, such as a computer, printer, or server, is referred to as a node.

LAN stands for Local Area Network, which is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited area such as a home, school, or office building.

The internet is a Wide Area Network (WAN) because it spans a large geographical area, connecting smaller networks across cities, countries, and continents.

Computer networks are designed to facilitate the sharing of various types of digital resources, including documents, images, videos, and software applications.

A computer network is a collection of computers and other hardware devices interconnected by communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information.