Advanced Tech Systems

1. What is a protocol?


2. Explain the difference between Ethernet and Fast Ethernet.
3. What is the primary difference between the Ethernet and LocalTalk protocols?

Applying the Theory

4. Which protocol does our buildingwide network use? Why do you think so?

Part 2 - Network Operating Systems Basics

Read and take notes on Network Operating Systems; answer the following items in your own words (to turn in):

Theory

5. Compare and contrast (chart is acceptable) network operating systems and standalone operating systems.

6. Explain the key differences between peer-to-peer and client-server operating systems.

Applying the Theory

7. Which type of operating system are you using when you open a website stored on your floppy disk? Why do you think so?

8. Which type of operating system are you using when you print a document using the shared printer in the classroom? Why do you think so?

9. Which type of operating system are you using when you open this Activity website? Why do you think so?

Review for Test

Network Basics Practice Quiz

Network Summary Review Practice Test

Network Jeopardy Game.

Networks & Protocols Maze Game. (Note: this game uses a Java applet; wait for it.)

Assessment

1. Test TBA

2. Network Project