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The document discusses computer networks and system buses. It defines a system bus as a communication path between the computer processor and memory that combines the data, address, and control buses. The three main types of buses are the control bus for signals, address bus for memory locations, and bidirectional data bus. Computer networks connect devices to share data and hardware resources, and examples provided are personal area networks, local area networks, metropolitan area networks, and wide area networks. Wired and wireless are two methods for computers to communicate over networks.

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The document discusses computer networks and system buses. It defines a system bus as a communication path between the computer processor and memory that combines the data, address, and control buses. The three main types of buses are the control bus for signals, address bus for memory locations, and bidirectional data bus. Computer networks connect devices to share data and hardware resources, and examples provided are personal area networks, local area networks, metropolitan area networks, and wide area networks. Wired and wireless are two methods for computers to communicate over networks.

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Activity NO.

1. What is system Bus

A system bus is a path away that is composed of cables and connectors that are accustomed to
carry data and information between a computer microprocessor and the main memory. The bus provides
communication path for the information and control signals moving between the main parts of the
computer system. The system bus works by combining the functions of the 3 main buses: particularly, the
data, address, and control buses. These 3 buses has its own and separate characteristics and
responsibilities.

2. What are the three types of System Bus and give its definitions.

The system bus combines the functions of the three main buses, which are as follows;

 Control bus, which is a unidirectional path, carries the control, timing and coordination signals to
manage the various functions across the system. The control bus also carries the clock's pulses. The
control bus is unidirectional.

 Address bus is used to carry and specify memory addresses and locations from the processor to
other components such as primary storage and input/output devices. This type of system bus is
unidirectional path.

 Data bus, which is a bidirectional path, carries the actual data between the processor, the memory
and the peripherals and other components.

3. Define Computer Network.

A Computer Network can be defined when more than one device is connected and linked together
in order to communicate and to share data and hardware resources. Computer Networks help in
information sharing, resource sharing, efficient use of storage and timely communication, etc. There are
different types of networks which are used for different purposes.

4. Give some example of computer Network System.

A Computer Network can be categorized according to their size and its purposes. It has four main
types of network.

 Personal Area Network (PAN) — This network is used to establish communication among personal
computer devices within the range of 20 to 30 feet. This network maybe wired with computer buses
(e.g. USB) or maybe a wireless network through Bluetooth.
 Local Area Network (LAN) — It is a digital communication system that interconnects a large
number of computers and other peripheral devices through a communication medium such as
twisted pair, coaxial cable, etc. This type of network is generally preferred within a smaller area
such as an office building or a lab building (say within a radius of half a kilometer).

 Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) — This network connects two or more local area networks or
campus area networks together. This network covers a larger geographic area by interconnecting a
different LAN to form a larger network. It prefers routers, switches and hubs but doesn't extend
beyond the boundaries of the immediate town/city.

 Wide Area Network (WAN) — It is a digital communication system that interconnects a large
number of computers in a wide area and extends over a large geographical area such as states or
countries. This type of communication network can operate worldwide. In a WAN, telephone lines,
microwave, satellite links, etc. can be used as transmission mediums.

5. What are the two methods of Communication.

Computers communicate with one another over networks that are connected via wire or wireless
communication methods. Wired connection can be defined when computers can be connected through
Ethernet cables which connect to the Ethernet port. Connecting hardware such as a router has Ethernet
ports. On the other hand, Wireless connection is defined when computers can make a wireless
connection if they have a wireless NIC- Network Interface Card. A wireless router provides a connection
with the physical network. A computer device needs to be within range of the router to get access. A
wireless connection uses radio signals to send data across networks.

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