CS 101

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKING

1. What is a network and what are the nodes present in a network?

a- Network

A network is an interconnection between various communication elements connected by

various communication links for information interchange.

A computer network is a system in which multiple computers are connected to each other to
share information and resources. In other words, it is a network of various communicating
devices or elements connected by communication links. The communication elements can be
a computer, mobile, router, switch, etc., and communication links can be an optical fibre
cable, coaxial fibre cable, wireless LAN, etc.

b- Node

In a computer network, a node is either a connection point, a redistribution point, or a

communication point. In other words, a node refers to a point or joint where a connection
takes place.

A node may be a data communication equipment (that can be used to establish

communication, such as modem, hub, bridge, switch, etc.) or a data terminal equipment
(that can be an end device, such as digital telephone, handset, printer, host computer, etc.).

2. What are the different types of networks?

a- Classification based on communication media
- Wired Network: It can be implemented using coaxial cable, optical fibre cable, etc.
- Wireless Network: It can be implemented using Terrestrial Microwave,
Communication Satellites, Wireless LANs.
b- Classification according to scale:
- LAN: It is the acronym for Local Area Network. It is confined to a small geographical
area such as a library, college building, etc.
- MAN: It is the acronym for Metropolitan Area Network. It is confined to a large
geographical area such as a city or town.
- WAN: It is the acronym for Wide Area Network. It is confined to a very large
geographical area such as a country or even the whole world.

3. What are the Data Transmission Modes in a network?

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4. What is network topology and types of network topology?
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5. What are Routers, Hubs, Switches, Bridges?
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6. What happens when you type a URL in the web browser?
7. What are Protocols and what are the key elements of protocols?
8. What do you mean by a Firewall?
9. Difference between a Firewall and Antivirus.
10. What is an IP address?
11. What is DNS?
12. What is localhost?
13. What is Internet?
14. What is a web browser? Give example?
15. What is a search engine? Give example?