Inside questions:

Answer the following:

1. What is computer network?
Ans. A computer network can be defined as a group of computers and other
peripheral devices that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data, hardware
and software resources.
2. Write any two advantages of networking.
i. Efficient use of storage media.
ii. Reduction in hardware costs.
iii. Quickest data sharing.
3. What are coaxial cable and twisted pair cable?
A coaxial cable consists of central copper wire surrounded by insulation and then a
shield of braided wire. It is relatively inexpensive and can transmit data at higher
rates. Twisted pair cables have two conductors that are generally made up of
copper and each conductor has insulation. These two conductors are twisted
together.
4. Differentiate between the Bluetooth and infrared wireless technology
Bluetooth Infrared Wireless
Bluetooth is a communication It is a short range communication
technology that uses low power radio technology that covers approximately 5
waves to connect electronic devices meters of distance. It can take place
wirelessly. between two devices at a time.
5. What is domain name system? Explain with example.
Domain name is a unique name given to each website or resource connected to the
Internet. Domain names are easier to remember than IP addresses since name has
strong correlation with the website. For example, to use the Google search engine,
the domain name is google.co.in
6. Write notes on:
i. Wi-Fi: stands for wireless fidelity. It creates a wireless Local area network that
uses radio waves to send the information. The devices require a wireless
adapter connected to them to capture the wi-fi signals.
ii. Modem: stands for modulation and demodulation. It converts digital signal to
analog signals and vice versa. Modems are available in two categories,
internal and external.
iii. CAN: stands for cluster area network. Also known as campus area network. It
is comprising of series of small LANs over a small geographical area.
 iv. GPS: The Global Positioning System, originally is a satellite-based radio
navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by
the United States Space Force. It is used in mapping, tracking etc.
7. Differentiate the following:
Hub Switch
A hub is a networking device that is A switch is aware of the addresses
used to connect multiple computers and assigned to each of its ports and sends
computing devices directly to the the incoming data it receives only to
network by using cables correct port.

Router Repeater
A router is communication device that is A repeater is a communication device
used to connect two different networks. used to regenerate a signal. It receives
It controls the traffic and keeps the electronic signals, cleans theam and
network efficient. retransmits them.

8. What are the applications of Networking?

Networking applications are : i) Electronic messaging, ii) Electronic data interchange,
iii) marketing and sales, iv) teleconferencing, v) electronic fund transfer
9. Write short notes on :
PAN: A personal area network (PAN) is a network that connects electronic devices within a
a workspace. PANs can be wireless or wired, and are often used to connect devices like
smartphones, laptops, and tablets etc.
LAN: A local area network (LAN) is a collection of devices connected together in one
physical location, such as a building, office, or home. A LAN can be small or large, ranging
from a home network to an office or school.
WAN: A wide area network (WAN) is a network that connects multiple locations across a
large geographic area, like offices, data centers, and cloud applications. WANs are made
up of smaller networks like (LANs), that communicate with each other.
MAN: A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a computer network that connects computers
in a large area, like a city or university campus. MANs are larger than local area networks
(LANs) but smaller than wide area networks (WANs).
Bus Topology: Bus topology is a type of network topology in which all devices are connected to a
single cable called a "bus." This cable serves as a shared communication medium, allowing all
devices on the network to receive the same signal simultaneously.
Ring Topology: Ring topology is a type of network configuration in which each device on the
network is connected to two other devices, forming a “ring.” Data travels around the ring in one
direction only, from device to device, until it reaches its destination.
Star Topology: A star topology is a network structure where all devices are connected to a central
hub or switch, which acts as a server, and the devices act as clients. The central hub transmits
messages to all other systems or to a specific destination system.

1. What is the full form of www? What is its function?

Ans. www stands for world wide web. It is a collection of documents known as web pages
which are written in Hypertext Markup Language.
2. What is protocol?
Ans. The set of rules that govern the procedure of communications between computers in a
network are referred to as protocols. Exa: TCP/IP, FTP. HTTP, SMTP etc
3. Write the full form of ISP.
Ans. ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. Exa: Airtel, Jio, BSNL etc
4. Differentiate between a webpage and a website.
Ans. A webpage is a document available on the world wide web through internet. It is written in
HTML.
A website is a collection of web-pages hosted on a web server and is accessible to all
users of internet throughout the world.

5. Explain the term client and server.

Ans. Server is a computer that is more powerful than all other computers connected to the
network. Clients are other computers that are connected to the network which runs
programs from and access the data stored in the server.
6. Distinguish between internet and intranet.
Ans. Internet is a network with unlimited number of computers and users to use abundant
information from all over the world. Internet contains intranets. Whereas intranet is a smaller
network accessible by a specific group of people belonging to an organization and allowing
them to use information related to the people of the group or organization only. Intranet is a
subset of internet.
7. What is web server?
Ans. A web server is a powerful computer which contains the programs that can be provided to the
web clients or web users.