TMA 13

Q1. Define the abbreviation TCP/IP

Q2. Define the abbreviation FTP

Q3. Define the abbreviation SMTP

Q4. Define the abbreviation CSMA/CD

Q5. Define the abbreviation ISDN

Q6. A method of securing data on a network is through encryption. Explain the meaning of the term encryption.

Q7. In networking, you will often hear the term bandwidth. Explain the meaning of the term “band-width”?

Q8. The abbreviation FDDI is sometimes referred to as “fiddy”. It is called Fiber Distributed Data Interface. What is “fiddy” used for, what is its purpose?

Q9. Define the term “protocol”?

Q10. Define the term “packet”?

Extension Question.

Celtic FC is sited at Park Head, it has a separate training ground. Both locations have local-area networks (LANs) of desktop computers. The manager wants to connect the two LANs so that any computer on the Park Head LAN can access data, which is stored on a server on the training ground LAN.

a) State the hardware necessary to connect the two LANs.

b) What is the name given to a network of this type?