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Exercise 1

1. A network consists of at least two computers joined by cables on the same desk
or same office, or it can also mean thousands of computer across the world.
2. A router is a special computer enabled to send messages.
3. A LAN is one of the ways to connect a network. It is generally located in a
limited space such as a building or a campus.
4. A WAN is other way to connect network that operates in a larger area and it can
reach most of the world. It can be described as a collection of LANs all over the
world.
5. A communication protocol functions is to control the exchange of information in
a network, defining the formats and rules that computers must follow when
talking to one another.
6. Ethernet is a family of protocols used in LANs and the internet protocol suite
which is used in any computer network.
7. The advantages of using networks are: they facilitate communication allowing
people to send emails and texts, make phone/video call and videoconference. It
also allow people to share files, data and other types of information as users may
access data and information stored on other computers in the network.
8. The disadvantages are: networks may be difficult to set up and may be insecure
as computer hackers can send viruses or computer worms to the net computer.
They may also interfere with other technologies, as power line communication
strongly disturbs certain forms of radio communication and access technology
such as ADSL.

Exercise 2

1. True 6. False
2. False 7. False
3. False 8. False
4. False 9. False
5. True 10. True
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Exercise 3

1. Delivery 6. Demand

2. Power plants 7. Low voltages

3. Consumers 8. Transformer

4. High-voltage 9. Pole

5. Network 10. Appliances