p.38
Client-Server Architecture
What is the primary function of a KVM switch?
To connect multiple CPUs to share one set of keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
p.20
Network Client Software
What is SQuirreL SQL Client used for?
Accessing remote databases.
p.2
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
What is one major benefit of networks in daily life?
Instantaneous communication.
p.10
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is the primary function of web browsers like Microsoft Edge?
To retrieve, present, and traverse information resources on the World Wide Web.
p.9
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is a web browser?
A network application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web.
p.20
Network Client Software
Can SQuirreL SQL Client connect to multiple types of databases?
Yes, it can connect to various database types.
p.21
Instant Messaging Applications
What is mIRC?
A precursor of Instant Messenger.
p.3
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
How has communication over a network changed the way we work?
It has greatly transformed work processes and interactions.
p.18
Common Network Applications
What is the primary function of a Download Manager?
To manage and accelerate the downloading of files from the internet.
p.22
Common Network Applications
What are some common features shared by all network applications?
They typically require a client-server architecture, enable data exchange, and often involve user authentication.
p.28
Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, and Internet
What is a network?
A group of computers and other devices connected to exchange data via transmission media.
p.39
Network Client Software
What should you do after downloading XAMPP?
Store your web page in the assigned directory and start the service.
p.30
Client-Server Architecture
What is a client-server network?
A network architecture where clients request resources or services from a centralized server.
p.41
Client-Server Architecture
What is a Node in networking?
A client, server, or other device that can communicate over a network and is identified by a unique number, known as its network address.
p.1
Common Network Applications
What is an example of a network application?
Email, instant messaging, or web browsing.
p.31
Client-Server Architecture
What role does the network play between servers and clients?
The network acts as the 'middle-man' providing communication links.
p.29
Instant Messaging Applications
Name some instant messaging applications.
MSN Messenger, Skype, ICQ, MIRC.
p.4
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
In what way have networks changed the way we study?
They provide access to online resources, enable remote learning, and foster collaboration.
p.13
Instant Messaging Applications
What is Instant Messaging (IM)?
A form of real-time direct text-based communication between two or more people using personal computers or other devices.
p.9
Web Browsers and Their Functions
Name a few web browsers that perform similar functions as Microsoft Edge.
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape, Opera, Safari, Camino, Konqueror, and others.
p.31
Network Services and Their Functions
What do network services provide to network clients?
Remote software resources support.
p.26
Client-Server Architecture
What is the primary function of a server in a client/server network?
To provide resources, services, or data to clients.
p.21
Instant Messaging Applications
What type of application is IRC?
A real-time text messaging application.
p.6
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is the primary function of web browsers?
To access and display content from the World Wide Web.
p.30
Network Services and Their Functions
What is the primary function of network services?
To enable communication and resource sharing among devices in a network.
p.28
Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, and Internet
What is the primary function of a WAN?
To span a long distance and connect two or more LANs.
p.35
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is a common behavior of clients when users are not present?
Clients are normally switched off.
p.17
Common Network Applications
What are some examples of network applications besides web browsers, instant messaging, and email?
File transfer, remote login, accessing remote databases, and Internet Relay Chat.
p.36
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What are 'middle-man' servers?
Servers like email servers, newsgroup servers, and instant messengers that involve writing and uploading.
p.38
Client-Server Architecture
What are the benefits of using a KVM switch?
Cost savings and space saving by configuring servers with just one set of peripherals.
p.13
Instant Messaging Applications
Name three popular instant messaging software.
WeChat, Skype, and Windows Live Messenger.
p.8
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is Google Chrome primarily used for?
It is used as a web browser for various online activities.
p.25
Client-Server Architecture
What do clients access in a simple network?
Remote resources or information in a server.
p.7
Instant Messaging Applications
Which instant messaging applications are mentioned?
Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, and Skype.
p.26
Client-Server Architecture
What is an example of a service provided in a complex client/server network?
Database management, file storage, or web hosting.
p.27
Client-Server Architecture
What is a client/server network?
A network that uses centrally administered computers, known as servers, to enable resource sharing and facilitate communication.
p.35
Differences Between Servers and Clients
How often do servers typically run?
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
p.12
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What distinguishes Opera from other web browsers?
Opera includes a built-in VPN and ad blocker.
p.23
Network Client Software
What is an example of playing online games through network applications?
Playing 'Dota 2' via a networked game world.
p.22
Common Network Applications
What do all network applications have in common?
They all utilize network protocols to communicate and share data.
p.11
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is Google Chrome?
A web browser developed by Google.
p.39
Network Client Software
Where can you download XAMPP?
From https://www.apachefriends.org/download.html.
p.6
Common Network Applications
What are common network applications?
Applications that utilize network connectivity to perform tasks, such as web browsing, email, and instant messaging.
p.1
Common Network Applications
What is the primary focus of network applications?
To facilitate communication and data exchange over networks.
p.31
Network Services and Their Functions
Can clients with different operating systems access the same network services?
Yes, clients with different operating systems (like MAC or Windows) can access the same services of the same server.
p.42
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
What type of questions are typically included in a quiz?
Questions that test knowledge and understanding of a subject.
p.34
Client-Server Architecture
How do clients obtain services from servers?
Clients (like web browsers) request services (like web pages) from servers (like web sites).
p.42
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
Why are quizzes important in education?
They provide feedback on learning progress and areas needing improvement.
p.34
Client-Server Architecture
What is the function of a mail server in client-server communication?
It acts as a middle-man between clients.
p.32
Instant Messaging Applications
What type of server coordinates communication when using MSN or Skype?
An Instant Messenger server.
p.16
Email as a Network Application
What is a key feature of Mozilla Thunderbird?
Customizability through add-ons and themes.
p.24
Network Client Software
What are the two forms of network client software?
Command-line and GUI (graphic-user interface).
p.35
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is the typical hardware setup for clients?
1 (sometimes 2) monitor, 1 keyboard, and 1 mouse with 1 CPU.
p.35
Differences Between Servers and Clients
How do the software environments of servers and clients differ?
Servers and clients run on different sets of software.
p.40
Client-Server Architecture
What can you do while your PC is serving a web page?
You can still surf the web using a web browser.
p.19
Network Client Software
What is the purpose of remote login applications like PuTTY and Tera Term?
They allow users to connect to remote servers or systems over a network.
p.11
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is Safari?
A web browser developed by Apple.
p.39
Network Client Software
What is XAMPP?
A server software that allows you to run web applications locally.
p.33
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What are the typical characteristics of a server?
Usually more powerful with more RAM, disk space, and processing power.
p.20
Network Client Software
What is a key feature of SQuirreL SQL Client?
It provides a graphical interface for database management.
p.25
Client-Server Architecture
What is the role of a connectivity device in a simple network?
To link clients and form a network.
p.31
Network Services and Their Functions
What is the relationship between network services and network servers?
Network services are software, while network servers are hardware.
p.28
Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, and Internet
What is the primary characteristic of a LAN?
It is confined to a relatively small space, such as one building or office.
p.33
Differences Between Servers and Clients
How do servers and clients differ in terms of software?
Servers run on a different set of software than clients.
p.27
Client-Server Architecture
What is client/server architecture?
A network design where clients use a centrally administered server to share data, storage space, and devices.
p.32
Common Network Applications
What type of server is used when accessing your yahoo.com mail?
A mail server (along with a web server).
p.12
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is a common function of web browsers like Firefox and Opera?
They allow users to access and navigate the internet.
p.23
Network Client Software
What is the function of Outlook in network applications?
It retrieves emails for an inbox.
p.40
Client-Server Architecture
What happens when an outsider accesses your web page?
It occurs in the background of your PC without your knowledge unless you check for it.
p.40
Client-Server Architecture
What applications can be opened simultaneously on a client PC?
Firefox, Outlook, Skype, while playing MMORPG.
p.5
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
How do networks impact the way we entertain ourselves?
Networks provide access to streaming services, online gaming, and social media, transforming entertainment consumption.
p.18
Common Network Applications
What is the role of WS_FTP?
It is a software application used for transferring files using FTP.
p.33
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is a server?
A computer on the network that manages shared network resources.
p.11
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is a common feature of web browsers like Safari and Google Chrome?
They allow users to access and navigate the internet.
p.30
Network Services and Their Functions
What are network services?
Common types of services that facilitate communication and resource sharing over a network.
p.33
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What role do servers play in a network?
Servers provide services to clients.
p.6
Email as a Network Application
What is the purpose of email as a network application?
To send and receive messages over the internet.
p.41
Client-Server Architecture
What does Segment refer to in a network?
A part of a network, usually composed of a group of nodes that use the same communications channel for all their traffic.
p.27
Client-Server Architecture
What is a workstation?
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
p.16
Email as a Network Application
What is a key feature of Microsoft Outlook?
Integration with other Microsoft Office applications.
p.36
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is a pure data server?
A server that allows users to read and download data only, such as web servers and file servers.
p.12
Web Browsers and Their Functions
How do Firefox and Opera enhance user experience?
Both browsers offer extensions and themes for customization.
p.24
Network Services and Their Functions
What is an example of a network service that clients access?
Websites like www.cnn.com or www.help.edu.
p.40
Client-Server Architecture
Can a client PC communicate with multiple servers at once?
Yes, a client PC can communicate with different servers or services simultaneously.
p.19
Network Client Software
What type of software is PuTTY?
A remote login application.
p.14
Instant Messaging Applications
How do instant messaging applications enhance communication?
By allowing users to communicate instantly and share files easily.
p.2
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
How have networks improved our lives?
By enabling instantaneous communication.
p.13
Instant Messaging Applications
What additional features do advanced instant messaging software offer?
Live voice or video calling.
p.20
Network Client Software
What type of software is SQuirreL SQL Client?
A database client software.
p.13
Instant Messaging Applications
What is Telegram?
An instant messaging application.
p.33
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is a client in a network?
A computer that requests services from another computer on the network.
p.42
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
What is the purpose of a quiz?
To help with memory and understanding.
p.39
Network Client Software
What happens when you start the XAMPP service?
Apache runs in the background.
p.17
Common Network Applications
What is one type of network application used for file transfer?
Ws_FTP or Free Download Manager.
p.31
Network Services and Their Functions
What does it mean that network services are 'platform independent'?
It means they can be accessed by different operating systems like Linux, Windows, or Sun.
p.7
Network Services and Their Functions
What is the significance of network applications?
They require access to the Internet.
p.30
Network Services and Their Functions
Can you name a common type of network service?
File sharing, email services, or web hosting.
p.29
Network Client Software
What are examples of video and audio streaming client software?
Real Player, Windows Media Player, iTunes.
p.35
Differences Between Servers and Clients
How do clients operate in relation to human users?
Clients run dependently with human users.
p.35
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What action does client software perform?
Client software sends requests to the server on demand.
p.40
Client-Server Architecture
Can you access a file server and a web server at the same time using Firefox?
No, you cannot access both at the same time.
p.4
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
How do networks impact daily life?
They facilitate communication, access to information, and social interactions.
p.41
Client-Server Architecture
What is a Host in a Client/Server Network?
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
p.21
Instant Messaging Applications
How does IRC facilitate communication?
By allowing users to join channels and chat in real-time.
p.1
Network Services and Their Functions
What role do network services play in data communications?
They provide essential functionalities that support network applications.
p.37
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is the role of a File Server?
Downloading and uploading files.
p.34
Client-Server Architecture
Do client software communicate directly with each other?
No, they communicate via servers.
p.1
Network Services and Their Functions
How do network services enhance user experience?
By ensuring reliable connectivity, data transfer, and resource sharing.
p.36
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is a Data and Information Server?
A server that provides data and information, including pure data servers like web and file servers.
p.35
Differences Between Servers and Clients
How do servers operate once configured?
Servers run independently.
p.35
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What type of hardware setup can servers have?
1 monitor, 1 keyboard, and 1 mouse connected to multiple CPUs via a KVM switch.
p.35
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What does server software do continuously?
Server software always listens.
p.40
Client-Server Architecture
Can a server also act as a client?
Yes, a server can be a client at the same time.
p.14
Instant Messaging Applications
What feature do most instant messaging applications provide?
The ability to send multimedia messages, such as images and videos.
p.10
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is a web browser?
A network application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web.
p.26
Client-Server Architecture
What is a client/server network?
A network architecture where clients request resources and servers provide them.
p.7
Email as a Network Application
What are some examples of email services mentioned?
Google Mail, Hotmail, and Yahoo Mail.
p.34
Client-Server Architecture
What role does a PC play when using a web browser?
It acts as a network client.
p.42
Impact of Networks on Daily Life
How can quizzes aid in learning?
By reinforcing knowledge and assessing comprehension.
p.34
Client-Server Architecture
What is the main task of client software?
To request services from a server.
p.24
Network Client Software
What is the main function of network client software?
To access resources/information in the network/Internet known as network services.
p.29
Network Client Software
What are some examples of web browsing client software?
Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera.
p.26
Client-Server Architecture
What is the benefit of using a complex client/server network?
Improved resource management, scalability, and specialized services.
p.28
Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, and Internet
What is the Internet?
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
p.1
Common Network Applications
What is the significance of understanding network applications?
It helps in optimizing communication and improving efficiency in data exchange.
p.37
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is the function of a Proxy Server?
Acts as an intermediary between external and internal networks, screening data traffic.
p.19
Network Client Software
What type of software is Tera Term?
A remote login application.
p.18
Common Network Applications
How does FTP facilitate file transfer?
By allowing users to upload and download files between a client and a server.
p.7
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What are some examples of web browsers mentioned?
Google Chrome and Firefox.
p.26
Client-Server Architecture
What role do clients play in a client/server network?
Clients are devices or applications that request services from servers.
p.27
Client-Server Architecture
What is a client in a network?
A computer that requests resources or services from another computer on a network.
p.26
Client-Server Architecture
How does a more complex client/server network differ from a simple one?
It involves multiple clients and servers, often with specialized roles and services.
p.16
Email as a Network Application
What is Microsoft Outlook?
An email client software developed by Microsoft.
p.33
Differences Between Servers and Clients
Can one server provide multiple services?
Yes, one server can provide many services.
p.24
Network Client Software
Can client software communicate directly with other client software?
No, client software cannot communicate directly with other client software.
p.37
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is the purpose of a DHCP Server?
Supply IP addresses to PCs with dynamic IP option.
p.23
Network Client Software
How does Skype function as a network application?
It gains access to your list of friends via login.
p.23
Network Client Software
What does 'remote' mean in the context of network applications?
Located far away from you.
p.27
Client-Server Architecture
What does the term 'client' also refer to?
The user of a client workstation or a client software application installed on the workstation.
p.30
Client-Server Architecture
What role does a server play in a client-server network?
It provides resources or services to clients.
p.24
Network Client Software
Can network client software exist without network services?
No, network client software cannot exist without network services.
p.12
Web Browsers and Their Functions
What is a feature of Firefox?
Firefox is known for its strong privacy features and customizable interface.
p.34
Client-Server Architecture
How does a user send an email from PC1 to PC0?
The email is stored in the mail server.
p.23
Network Client Software
What does Firefox do as a network application?
It accesses a website for web pages.
p.36
Differences Between Servers and Clients
Can you name examples of Networking Servers?
DNS server, DHCP server, and print server.
p.40
Client-Server Architecture
Can a client program talk to multiple types of network services at the same time?
No, a client program can normally talk to one type of network service at any given time.
p.16
Email as a Network Application
What is Mozilla Thunderbird?
An open-source email client developed by Mozilla.
p.6
Instant Messaging Applications
What role do instant messaging applications play in networking?
They allow real-time text communication between users over the internet.
p.24
Client-Server Architecture
What is required for client-server communication?
Client and server must work in pairs.
p.37
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is the function of a Database Server?
Providing necessary data to clients.
p.32
Common Network Applications
What type of server do you communicate with when watching videos on YouTube?
A video streaming server.
p.23
Network Client Software
What is the purpose of Download Managers?
They are used to download movies from file sites.
p.40
Client-Server Architecture
What happens when you open Firefox to access a web page?
You cannot simultaneously access a remote login.
p.23
Network Client Software
What is a common feature of network applications?
They access some form of remote information or resources.
p.37
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What does a DNS Server manage?
Corresponding network addresses with domain names.
p.36
Differences Between Servers and Clients
What is the role of a Networking Server?
To assist in network operations, typically with the client side being the operating system.
p.40
Client-Server Architecture
Can a server run multiple services simultaneously?
Yes, a server can run different services at the same time.
p.14
Instant Messaging Applications
What is the primary function of instant messaging applications?
To facilitate real-time text communication between users.
