CLASS 8: COMPUTER: CHAPTER 1: NETWORKING
CONCEPTS: QUESTION AND ANSWER
(Q1) Fill in the blanks :-
(1) Communication means the ability of conveying thoughts, ideas and
everything else that needs to experienced or conveyed.
(2) Each computer has its own keyboard, mouse, scanner and printer
which are called as
Peripheral devices.
(3) The collection of two or more computers connected together in order
to communicate and share the data and information are called computer
networks.
(4) The computers that share and receive data from servers are called
as Clients.
(5) Modem is the device which are used for data transfer from one
computer network to another computer network through telephone lines.
(6) Internet is a global (wide area) network connecting millions of
computers.
(Q2) State whether the following statements are True or False :-
(1)The abbreviation of Modem is Modulation and Demodulation. True
(2) Router is the device which is used in networking that helps in jointing
the more than one networks together. True
(3) A wireless network is a network which uses networking cables to
connect devices (computers, printers, scanners etc). False
(4) Bluetooth is the wireless technology which uses radio frequencies to
transmit information over a short distances. True
(5) Radio waves are the electromagnetic signals that are transmitted by
an antenna. True
(Q3) Match the following Column A with Column B :-
Sr. Column A Column B Answers
No
1) Wired Network Uses radio waves In this network,
(RF) to allows two or networking cables are
more devices to been used for
communicate with connecting the
one another devices like
(computers, printers,
scanners) etc
2) Radio waves The cable that is Electromagnetic
used to connect the signals which are
two devices like transmitted by an
computers and antenna
switch etc directly.
3) Coaxial cables In this network, A cable that consists
networking cables of central copper wire
are been used for surrounded by an
connecting the outer jacket.
devices like
(computers,
printers, scanners)
etc.
4) Twisted Pair Electromagnetic The cable that is used
signals which are to connect the two
transmitted by an devices like
antenna computers and switch
etc directly
5) Wi-Fi A cable that consists Uses radio waves (RF)
of central copper to allows two or more
wire surrounded by devices to
an outer jacket. communicate with one
another
(Q4) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each
:-
(1) What is a Computer Network?
Ans:- Computer network is the process or method of connecting one or
more devices/computers together in a network for the purpose of sharing
the hardware devices or for the communication means.
(2) What do you know about Bluetooth and Infrared waves?
Ans :- (a) Bluetooth :- Bluetooth is a form of technology in which there is
no existence of wires or cables. This technology makes use of radio
frequencies for sending and receiving of data or information over a short
distance. Bluetooth enables in getting connected with many devices at a
same time. Bluetooth frequencies can range upto 10 metres or less than
it.
(b) Infrared waves :- Infrared wave is a method of communicating with
the devices that is not very far way from each other. For ex :- Remote
control of a TV or Remote control of a Toy car etc. Infrared waves makes
use of infrared light for getting connected among the two devices. Infrared
waves works over a short distance and is distracted by the noise or heat.
In such methods, two devices can be communicated/connected with each
other in a time.
(3) What is an Internet?
Ans :- Internet is a connection of millions computers across the globe
(world wide) in a network with the intention of communication purpose or
for sharing of information amongst each other.
(4) What do you understand by WIMAX
Ans:
WIMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. WIMAX
operates similar to the Wi-Fi and is much faster in its operation speed.
Generally WIMAX is used in large areas or for large cites. WIMAX
operates/covers at the distance of 30 miles having the speed as 30 mbps
(mega bytes per second).
(5) State the difference between the Wired Network Technology
and Wireless Network Technology?
Ans :- The difference between the Wired Network Technology and
Wireless Network Technology are as followed :-
(a) Wired Network Technology :- In this network technology, the
cables or wires are been made used for connecting the devices like
printer, scanner, computers etc. In the Wired Network technology, the
information or data is sent between the connected devices with the help
for wires or cables. Coaxial cables, Optical Fiber cables, Twisted pair
cables are different types of cables which are used in a Wired network as
per the need.
(b) Wireless Network Technology :- This network performs of the
standard rules which means no cables or wires are been made used for
connecting the computers or any devices together. In this wireless
network technology, the computers or devices are connected to each
other with the help of radio signals, microwave signals, satellites etc. The
information or data is sent from one device to the other with the help of
radio signals, microwave signals, satellites. Radio link, Microwave, Satellite
link, Infrared, Bluetooth etc are the different means which are used for
sharing and transferring of data or resources in a wireless network.
(6) What is a Satellite Communication
Ans :- Such type of communication is mostly used in the world, where the
user can send the signal to anywhere within the earth. The signal can
reach anywhere to the earth, if incase the signal is sent to the satellite, it
returns back to the earth or if it does not returns back to the earth, then
the signal from one satellite goes to the other. The satellite
communication is mostly used by television broadcastings etc.
(Q5) Answer the following questions in brief :-
(1) Explain the different types of Computer Networks
Ans :- The different types of Computer Networks are LAN (Local Area
Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network).
(a) LAN :- The abbreviation of LAN is Local Area Network which means
this network is used to connect the computers and devices to each other
at a very limited (small) geographical area i.e is school computer lab,
home, office building, or within a buildings. The devices that are
connected into the LAN network are called as Nodes. By making use of
cables Nodes are been connected to the LAN.
(b) MAN :- MAN stands for Metropolitan Area Network that is established
in a metropolitan area such as city or tow. A MAN typically includes one or
more LAN but covers a smaller area than a WAN. Telephone companies,
cable television operators, and other organizations makes use of MAN
network.
(c) WAN :- The abbreviation of WAN is Wide Area Network which means
this network is used to connect the computers to each other who located
at a very far distance say globally. The data/information can be
exchanged/transferred to each other (computers connected into a
network) all over the world. In WAN connection the computers are
connected to each other with the help of cables, telephone lines, fibre
optics, microwaves or satellites. Connecting the computers in WAN
network is a very difficult task, as there can be a probability of faults or
short circuits arises if in case the wires/cables breaks down. As compared
to other networks the speed is very low. Internet can be the perfect
example of WAN.
(2) What do you understand by Wi-Fi
Ans :- It is the wireless technology, which is used for connecting to the
internet within one room, building, hotel, hospital, schools or offices etc.
The abbreviation of Wi-Fi is Wireless Fidelity which makes uses of radio
waves and allows one or more than two devices to connect with each
other. Such type of technology helps in connecting the devices like
Smartphones, Computers, tablets etc to the internet. We should always
make our Wi-Fi connection secured from the accessing of unauthorized
users which should be protected by the password.
(3) Write the types of Internet services in brief
Ans :- Some types of internet services are as followed :-
(a) Dial up :- This service clearly states the slowest type of Internet
connection and can be used only in the areas where the internet service is
needed. Internet cannot be used at the same time when the dial is used
along with the phone line termed as telephone line.
(b) DSL :- Nowadays, Broadband connections by the DSL services for the
faster speed as compared to Dial up service. DSL also gets connected to
the internet with the help of phone line and the phone line and the
internet can be used at the same time. Not like the Dial up.
(c) Cable :-
This service is much easier in connecting the Internet with the Cable TV.
As comparison is made between the both i.e is Dial up and DSL, cable
service makes use of the broad band connection, which is much faster
than these both services.
(d) Satellite :- In this type service, broad band connection is used which
does not need
any cables or phone lines. In such type of services broad band gets
connected to the internet through the man-made satellite which is orbiting
the earth. Such connection are widely used around the world but can be
affected/disturbed according to the weather or climatic changes. These
connections are slower than the DSL or cable.
(3) 3G and 4G :- This service is mostly used in the devices such as
mobile phone, tablets etc and gets connected to it with the help of ISP’s
network. As the comparison is made between the Cable or DSL and 3G
and 4G services, such service’s connection is very slow than Cable or DSL.
3G and 4G services are nowadays popularly used.
(4) What do you mean by Twisted Pair cables, Coaxial cables,
Fiber optic cables? Write down their advantages and
disadvantages.
Ans:- The different types of cables are Twisted Pair, Coaxial cable and
Fiber Optic cables etc are explained below along with their advantages
and disadvantages
Twisted Pair Cables :- Shielded and Unshielded are the two types of
twisted pair cables which are used for networking. Such type of cable is
used for connecting the two network devices (computer, switches etc)
directly. Ethernet cable is the perfect example of Twisted Pair cables.
Advantages of Twisted Pair cables
o This cables transfers the data at a very high speed and is much cheaper.
o This cables makes less use of electricity.
o This cable is very simple to use or install.
Disadvantages of Twisted Pair cables
o If incase there is any problem in the cable, so its very complicated to
detect the fault/problem of the cable.
o For using this cables (Ethernet), there must be the presence of the
Ethernet cable inside the computer.
Coaxial Cables :- The coaxial cable is the central copper wire which is
been covered by the outer jacket. It is widely used by the Cable television
companies in connecting the Television set with the antenna.
Advantages of Coaxial cables
o This cables are no much costly and carries the data over the long distance
more easily.
o This cable has noisy immune due to its thick outer covering.
o Such cables are light in weight, and easy and flexible to work with.
o As compared to the Twisted pair cables, this cables are more cable of
interference and attenuation in the terms of loss in the strength of the
signal.
Disadvantages of Coaxial cables
o This cables are consisting of copper metal wire which is easily breakable.
o Some of the coaxial cables are so thick, which cannot bend properly
/easily and results difficulty in installation and maintainance.
Fiber Optic Cables :- This cable makes use of glass thread (fibers) for
data transfer. Each of the glass threads of the cable is much capable of
transferring of data (messages) in the form of light waves. As this cable is
made up of glass, such cable is bendable.
(5) Name the devices which are required for connecting different
devices in a network?
Ans :- The devices which are required for connecting the different devices
in a network are as follows :-
(a) Cables :- For connecting the computers and other devices in a
networks, the cables such as flexible metal or fibre optic wires are been
made use of.
(b) Network Interface Card (NIC) :- You can easily connect the connect
the computer to the network as Network Interface Card (NIC) is
placed/installed on the mother board inside the system unit. It can be
added for each client and server computers. NIC is also known as Printed
Circuit Board (PCB). There are two kinds of Network Interface Card (NIC)
which are:-
Ethernet Card :- In this type of card, for data transmission ethernet
cables and connectors are been made used.
Wireless Card :- In this type of card, use of cables or connectors are not
made. Here for the data transmission, the use of antennas is made which
creates radio waves technology.
(c) Switches :- HUB is also called as Switch. It is
used for connecting many computers in a single network. In the
hub, the duplication of packets (data) that is received at one port
and is distributed to the other ones. Hence the data is shared
within all the connected devices those are connected to the
hubs/switches.
(d) Modem :- The full of MoDem is Modulator and Demodulator which is a
hardware device. This devices transfers the data from one computer to
the another within the computer network. The computer networks work in
the digital form whereas modem makes use of the modulation technology
for transferring of messages over the phonelines. During the data
transferring the modem converts the information from digital to analog
mode at the transferring end whereas the Demodulator converts the
information from analog mode to the digital mode at the receiving end.
(e) Routers :- It is a device that is used to analyse, receive and forward
the data in the network or to the another one (network). In the network
whatever the data packets its receiving, Routers are makes a way for the
forwarding.