HC1041 Trimester 3: Networking Discussion Assignment Solution

This document presents a solution to a networking discussion assignment from Holmes Institute, covering essential concepts in IT for Business. The assignment addresses key components required to build a computer, important features to consider when purchasing a PC, and an explanation of WAN, LAN, MAN, and PAN network types. It also explores the technical advantages of optical fiber and the downsides of Wi-Fi. The solution provides detailed answers, including the components needed for a computer, the features to consider before buying a PC, and the advantages and disadvantages of different network technologies. The assignment covers the core concepts of networking, including the differences between various network types, the benefits of optical fiber, and the limitations of Wi-Fi, providing a comprehensive understanding of networking principles.

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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.
1 "LAN WAN PAN MAN: Learn the Differences Between These Network Types", in Techopedia.com, , 2019,
<https://www.techopedia.com/2/29090/networks/lanwanman-an-overview-of-network-types> [accessed 14 January
2019].

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MAN: Metropolitan Area Network is defined as the type of telecommunication network which
can be used by business organizations which are located several thousand miles apart from each
other. Microwave transmission technology are used in this type of network2.
PAN: Personal Area Network is the most common type of telecommunication network which
are being used in our daily life such as the Bluetooth devices.
4. What are the technical advantages of optical fiber’s over other communications
media?
The technical advantages of the optical fiber’s over the other categories of communication
media are the greater bandwidth, higher data transmission rate, low power loss.
5. Wi-Fi is all around us. Is there any downside to its pervasiveness?
There are a couple of limitations associated with the Wi-Fi such as the security in the
encrypted methods of data communication, cost of the items associated with the technology.
Reliability is often compromised in Wi-Fi enabled systems which is not considered in the wired
technologies.
2 "Network Types LAN WAN MAN PAN", in Vskills.in, , 2019, <https://www.vskills.in/certification/certified-
basic-network-support-professional-network-types-lan-wan-man-pan> [accessed 14 January 2019].

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Reference
"LAN WAN PAN MAN: Learn the Differences Between These Network Types". in , , 2019,
<https://www.techopedia.com/2/29090/networks/lanwanman-an-overview-of-network-types>
[accessed 14 January 2019].
"Network Types LAN WAN MAN PAN". in , , 2019,
<https://www.vskills.in/certification/certified-basic-network-support-professional-network-
types-lan-wan-man-pan> [accessed 14 January 2019].