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This document contains 20 true/false questions about computer networks and their components. It also includes two tasks - the first asks to complete sentences about networks using provided words, and the second asks to match network component definitions. Some key points covered are: - Nodes in a network can be computers, terminals or other communication devices. - Networks physically connect devices and establish data transmission architectures. - Popular network architectures include Ethernet and Token Ring. - LANs cover local areas up to 1 square mile and include PCs, printers and storage. - WANs connect LANs over wide geographical areas using technologies like cables, phones lines and satellites. - The Internet is a global collection of private and

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Text 11 A

This document contains 20 true/false questions about computer networks and their components. It also includes two tasks - the first asks to complete sentences about networks using provided words, and the second asks to match network component definitions. Some key points covered are: - Nodes in a network can be computers, terminals or other communication devices. - Networks physically connect devices and establish data transmission architectures. - Popular network architectures include Ethernet and Token Ring. - LANs cover local areas up to 1 square mile and include PCs, printers and storage. - WANs connect LANs over wide geographical areas using technologies like cables, phones lines and satellites. - The Internet is a global collection of private and

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Text 11 A

Task 1. Which of the sentences below are true and which of them are false? (Write T or F).

1. Increasing processing speed is the main idea of a computer network.


2. In a computer network the individual stations, called "nodes", may be computers, terminals, or
communication units of various kinds.
3. The computers on a network may be linked through a communications network called a bus.
4. In addition to physically connecting computers and communication devices, a network system has the
function of establishing a cohesive architecture that allows converting data as it passes between systems.
5. Ethernet and Token Ring are two popular network architectures used at present.
6. A local-area network is a computer network that covers a local area.
7. The size of a network dictates its physical structure.
8. The generally accepted maximum size for a LAN is 1 square mile.
9. A LAN typically includes two or more PCs, printers, CD-ROMs and high-capacity storage devices, called
transfer points, which enable each computer on the network to access a common set of files.
10. A LAN is controlled by LAN operating system software.
11. LANs with similar architectures are linked by transfer points, called "nodes", and LANs with different
architectures use "bridges" to convert data as it passes between systems.
12. A hub is used to make the connection between LANs.
13. A wide-area network is a computer network that covers a wide geographical area, involving a
large number of gateways.
14. Computer networks may link the computers by means of cables, optical fibres, or satellites
and modems.
15. Typically, WANs are used to connect LANs together.
16. Many WANs are built for one particular organization and are personal, others, built by Internet service
providers, provide connections from a person’s LAN to the Internet.
17. WANs are most often built of leased lines.
18. At each end of the leased line, a hub is used to connect to the LAN on one side and a modem within the
WAN on the other.
19. The Internet is a collection of routers and bridges linking millions of computer users on a particular
continent.
20. A protocol is system software that enables computers to access a set of common files.

Task 2. Complete the sentences by properly using the words given in brackets below.

by means of is made up of smooth widespread with the help of all currently along with
enables territory specify connect to creating set specific networked computers get
by the use embraces configuration multiple

1. A computer network computers.


2. The may be linked cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites, or infrared
light beams.
3. physically connecting computers and communication devices, a network system has the
function of a cohesive architecture that _________ data transmission while using various
equipment types.
4. A local-area network _____ a local _____ .
5. The _____ of a network ______ its physical structure.
6. _______ , there are two _______ wiring technologies for a LAN, Ethernet and Token Ring.
7. LAN users may also ______ wide-area networks.
8. Many WANs are built for one ______ organization and are private.
9. The Internet is a _____ of networks and gateways linking millions of computer users
on ______ continents.
10. _____ the Internet, users can ______ a variety of information browsing ______
of buttons, highlighted text, or sophisticated searching software known as search engines.

Task 3: Match the columns in order to complete the definitions. (write a capital letter e.g. A ,without
brackets) .

1. A gateway is an interface...
2. A bridge is a hardware and software combination...
3. A backbone is a network transmission path...
4. A router is a special computer...
5. A network is a number of computers and peripherals...
6. A LAN is a network...
7. A server is a powerful computer...
8. A client is a network computer...
9. A thin client is a simple computer...
10. A hub is an electronic device...

A) ...connecting computers over a small distance such as within a company.


B) ...directing messages when several networks are linked.
C) ...used for accessing a service on a server.
D) ...connecting all the data cabling in a network.
E) ...used to connect the same type of networks.
F) ...comprising a processor and memory, display, keyboard, mouse and hard drives only.
G) ...linked together.
H) ...enabling dissimilar networks to communicate.
I) ...handling major data traffic.
J) ...storing data shared by all the clients in the network.

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