COLLEGE OF COMPUTING STUDIES
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CC 113A โ Introduction to Computing Page 1 of 7
Chapter 6 โ Computer Network and Telecommunications
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Chapter 6 โ Computer Network and Telecommunications (Part 1)
Learning Objectives:
1. Describes the numerous communications networks and their key elements.
2. Identify the network's benefits and drawbacks.
3. Establish the terms associated with a computer network.
4. Identify elements related to computing networks.
Summary:
Computer Networks
- It is a series of interconnected computers/devices where the interconnection is formed to share
resources, data and applications in order to communicate between the computers/devices.
- Sending and receiving data stored on other computers over the network is the aim of getting a
computer network.
Five Basic Components of a Computer Network
1. Message - is data or information that needs to be transmitted over a computer network from
one device to another device.
2. Sender - is the computer that has the data and needs to transfer the data to another network-
connected system.
3. Receiver - The computer that awaits data from other devices on the network is a receiver.
4. Transmission media โ We need a communication medium such as wires, cables, radio waves
etc. to transfer data from one device to another device.
5. Protocol โ It is a set of rules agreed by both the sender and the receiver, two devices can be
connected to each other without a protocol but cannot communicate.
Features of a Computer Network
1. Performance
2. Data Sharing
3. Backup
4. Software and hardware compatibility
5. Reliability
6. Security
