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    c.  In a __________________ topology, all devices are connected to a single central switch.

                        d.  __________________ media uses physical cables for data transmission.
                        e.  __________________ connects multiple buildings or facilities within a specific area.

                     3.  Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false.
                        a.  MAN covers a smaller area than LAN.

                        b.  A network interface card is used to regenerate incoming electrical, wireless or optical signals.

                        c.  In mesh topology, every device is connected to all other devices in the network.

                        d.  In a Point-to-Point network, each device can act as both a client and a server.

                        e.  Networks allow devices to communicate with each other, share files and access the Internet.

                     4.  Answer in one or two words.
                        a.   Which network architecture involves both client and
                            server roles for each device?                      ___________________________________
                        b.   What is the full form of ISP?                     ___________________________________

                        c.   Name the unique number assigned to every device   ___________________________________

                            on the Internet.

                        d.   Which network connects devices in close proximity   ___________________________________

                            to an individual, like smartphones or tablets?
                        e.    What topology combines two or more different     ___________________________________

                            network topologies?

                     5.  Think and answer.
                        a.   To provide teachers and students with improved access to the Internet, Central Middle School aims
                            to upgrade its computer network. The school has numerous desktop computers in its library, laptops
                            in the classrooms and a computer lab. School management needs to ensure that everyone has
                            easy access to educational content and can connect to the Internet. Vivan, the network engineer,
                            must make decisions on the following to upgrade the computer network:

                            (i)  In a wired network, what device should be used to link several computers together?

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                            (ii)  Which topology (bus, ring or mesh) is most appropriate for this type of configuration?
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