Networking - Components of a Computer, Features to Consider Before Purchasing a PC, WAN, LAN, MAN and PAN, Technical Advantages of Optical Fiber, Downsides of Wi-Fi Pervasiveness

1Running head: NETWORKING
Networking
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Networking
Discussion activity 3
1. You have decided to buy parts and build your own personal computer. At the
minimum, what are the components that you would need for this device to be
considered a computer?
The components of a computer which are necessary to be incorporated so that it can be
considered as a computer are monitor, CPU, motherboard, RAM, ROM, Graphics Card,
keyboard, mouse, a power supply boards, PCI-Express cards, hard disk.
2. What are the most important features to consider before purchasing a PC?
The most important features which are needed to be considered before buying a PC are the
CPU, RAM, Hard drive, Graphics card, mother board, sound system.
3. Explain the notions of WAN, LAN, MAN and PAN.
WAN: It is defined as the type of telecommunication network which is spread over a large-scale
geographical area. Wide Area Network can be both wired and wireless depending upon the
networking requirements of the users.
LAN: It is defined as the type of telecommunication network which are used in smaller areas.
The connectivity of the Local Area Network is based upon the ethernet1. Twister pair cables are
used in the wired technology at the same time it can be used as wireless technology also.
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