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8 Networks

Learning Outcomes
Let’s Learn About

Students will be able to • Computer Network and Its
• defi ne a network and its components. Components
• diff erentiate between types of networks. • Networking Media
• explain the ways in which data moves over the network. • Networking Devices
• Networking Terminology
• explain the terms related to the Internet.
• Protocols
• discuss the need of protocols in networking.

Activity Corner

Discuss in class what do you understand by the term ‘network’. Then answer these questions.

1. List two examples of networks from your everyday life.
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2. Is Internet a network?

Yes No

Computer network connects millions of computers together. In this chapter you will learn about network,
its types and about networking terminologies.

Computer Network and Its Components

Computer network is a group of computers and peripherals, connected by a communication
channel. It is capable of sharing fi les and other resources such as printer and drives among the
users.

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