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STD 8 Chapter 1 Answer Key

The document provides answers to exercises from Chapter 1 of a Class 8 Computer Networks textbook, including multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, and various types of answer questions. Key concepts covered include types of networks (LAN, WAN, MAN), network topologies (star, ring, bus, mesh), and the importance of hardware like modems and hubs. Additionally, it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different network topologies and the role of wireless communication.

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STD 8 Chapter 1 Answer Key

The document provides answers to exercises from Chapter 1 of a Class 8 Computer Networks textbook, including multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, and various types of answer questions. Key concepts covered include types of networks (LAN, WAN, MAN), network topologies (star, ring, bus, mesh), and the importance of hardware like modems and hubs. Additionally, it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different network topologies and the role of wireless communication.

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Learning Computers-Class 8

Answers To Text Questions


Chapter-1 : Computer Networks
EXERCISES

A. Multiple Choice Questions


1. (b)
2. (c)
c. (b)
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. size
2. workstation
3. gateway
4. MAN
5. star

C. Write the full forms of the following:


1. URL - Uniform Resource Locator
2. PAN - Personal Area Network
3. LAN - Local Area Network
4. MAN - Metropolitan Area Network
5. WAN - Wide Area Network
6. HTTP - Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
7. TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
8. WIFI - Wireless Fidelity

D. Very Short Answer Questions


Ans. 1. Two types of wired media are coaxial cable and Optical Fiber Cable. Optical Fiber Cable
is more durable.
Ans. 2. TCP/IP was published by Robert Elliot kahn and Vinter Gray Cerf in 1978.

E. Short Answer Questions


Ans. 1. A node is a computer or any other device on a network that communicate with other
devices.
Ans. 2. The term network topology refers to the way in which the nodes (Computer or other
devices that need to communicate) of a network are linked together It determines the data

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paths, that may be used between any pair of nodes in the network.
Ans. 3. A computer network is a collection of computers and peripherals devices connected by
communication links.
Ans. 4. The three benefits of computer network are :-
a. Information becomes easily accessible.
b. The network has dedicated computers that allow people to connect to the company’s
network using modem.
c. The ability to share resources reduces the cost of buying computer hardware.

F. Long Answer Questions


Ans. 1 The difference between LAN and WAN are :-
(a) LAN - A Local Area Network is the most common type of network. A LAN connects
computers and devices located close to one another, such as many computer in one
building.
(b) WAN - A Wide Area Network connects LAN and MAN together.
A Wide Area Network, may be located throughout a country or even around the
world. For example, Internet and ATM facility.
Ans. 2. The hardware parts required to established a network are :-
(a) (MODEM - A MODEM (Modulator Demodulator) is an electronic device that enables a
computer to transmit data over telephone lines It is a device used to convert the digital
signals into analog signals and vice versa.
(b) (HUB - A Hub is a hardware device that is used to connect several computers together.
It provides a central connection points for cables from nodes, servers and peripherals.
when a hub receives the data packets, its transmits those data packets to all the
connected devices.
(c) (SWITCH - A Switch also connects computes on a network like hub. But, it sends the
data packets only to the intended receiver.
3. (a)
Advantages Of Star Topology Disadvantages Of Star Topology
 It has minimal line cost.  The system entirely depends on the
 If any of the local computers fails, the central Switch. If it fails, the entire
remaining portion of the network network goes down.
remains unaffected.
.
(b)
Advantages Of Ring Topology Disadvantages Of Ring Topology
 It works well where there is no central-  It requires more complicated control
site computer system. software.
 It is more reliable than the star topology.  Failure of one node results in the failure
of the entire network.

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(c)
Advantages Of Bus Topology Disadvantages Of Bus Topology
 It is quite easy to set up.  It offers limited flexibility for change.
 Failure of one node does not affect the  A signal on the bus must be strong
rest of the network. enough to reach the receiver.

(d)
Advantages Of Mesh Topology Disadvantages Of Mesh Topology
 Failure of one node does not affect the  It is the most expensive network as
rest of the network. there are many redundant connections.
 Communication is very fast between any  Maintenance of this network is very
two nodes. difficult.
 Changes in the network are done easily
without interrupting other nodes.

Ans. 4. Wireless means there is no physical path for the signals (data) to move, wireless
communication is one of the biggest contributions to humankind. It involves sending and
receiving information over a distance without using wires or cables. It is also known as
unguided Media.
Some of the wireless media are : Bluetooth, Infrared and WIFI (Wireless Fidelity).
G. Computer In Everyday Life (Application-based Questions)
Ans 1. The principal may use Campus Area Network to connect all devices within a school.
Ans 2. Navleena can use bluetooth to transfer songs from her mobile to father’s mobile.
FUN ZONE
Project Work
Ans. 1. To be done by the students.
2. To be done by the students.

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