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b.  _____________ is a device which is used to transmit data over a network.
                      c.   A _____________ connects multiple computers to a single network and broadcasts data to all
                         connected devices.
                      d.   The capability  of a transmission  medium  to  transmit  the  maximum  amount  of data  is  called
                         _____________.
                      e.  _____________ controls the access to the hardware and software on the network.

                  3.  Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false.
                      a.  A hub has decision-making capabilities and works on the data link layer.


                      b.  A PAN is used to establish communication within a range of 20 to 30 feet.

                      c.  The Internet is a collection of vast number of computers spread across the world.

                      d.  HTTP is the protocol used for secure communication over a network.


                      e.  A mesh topology is mostly used in LANs due to its minimal chances of breakdown.

                  4.  Answer in one or two words.
                      a.   Name the device that allows the data to flow
                         between two different networks.                    ___________________________________

                      b.   What is the unique identification number assigned
                         to a computer connected to a network?              ___________________________________
                      c.   Which type of network spans several buildings in the
                         same city or town?                                 ___________________________________

                      d.   Name the topology that connects all nodes in a
                         circular path.                                     ___________________________________

                      e.    What is the set of rules that governs communication
                         between computers on a network?                    ___________________________________
                  5.  Think and answer.
                      a.    Riya is planning to establish a network for her organisation. She prefers a topology
                          where every node is connected in a circular loop. Which topology would be the best
                          choice for her?

                         _____________________________________________________________________________
                         _____________________________________________________________________________

                      b.   Read the following descriptions carefully and identify the networks:
                          (i)  It is the network of networks that spans the globe. It is an example of WAN.
                         (ii)   It is a network of multiple  interconnected  LANs  in a limited  geographical  area, such as a
                             university campus or corporate campus.

                         _____________________________________________________________________________
                         _____________________________________________________________________________

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