Homework due on September 25, 2007

For homework please read pgs 24-29 and answer the following questions:

Pgs 24-25

1. pg 24 #1 (1 pt each)
2. What is the difference between CD-ROM, CD-RW & CD-R? (3 pts)
3. Why are DVD's so popular today? (2 pts)
4. pg 24 #4 (2 pts each)

Pgs 26-27

1. What can be shared using a computer network? (3 pts)
2. What is the difference between WAN & LAN? (4 pts)
3. What is a stand alone computer and what are 2 advantages of them? (3 pts)
4. What are 5 things needed to connect computers in an LAN? (5 pts)
5. What are 3 types of networks? (3 pts)

Pgs 28-29

1. What is an ISP? (2 pts)
2. What are 2 advantages & disadvantages of using a computer network? (4 pts)
3. What are 3 services provided by the Internet? (3 pts)
4. What are 3 things needed to access the Internet? (3 pts)

Good luck!