What is a collection of computers that are connected together?

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1 A computer network is a collection of computers and devices connected by communication channels.

2 Share information: Network allows authorized user to share data and information stored on other computers of the network.

3 Share hardware and software: Computers connected to a network can share equipment like printers,modems etc. They also can share software.This helps to avoid high duplication costs

4 Share internet: Network can share a single internet conection.This facilities comunication.Pleo ple can communicate efficentlyand easily via e-mail, instnt message,chst rooms, and videoconferencing.

5 There are 3 main types of networks  LAN  MAN  WAN

6 Local area network: A computer network that physically links two or more computers computers within a geofraphic limited area such as a building.The linked computers are called workstations.

7 Metropolitan area network: A metropolitan area network covers larger geographic areas, such as cities.

8 Wide area network: Wide area network connect larger geographic areas, such as countries.

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  2. Discovering Computers ©2018: Digital Technology, Data, and Devices (1st Edition)
  3. A(n) __ is a collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media.

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What is a collection of computers that are connected together?

What is a collection of computers that are connected together?

Discovering Computers ©2018: Digital Technology, Data, and Devices (1st Edition)

Book Edition 1st Edition
Author(s) Sebok, Vermaat
ISBN 9781337285100
Publisher Cengage Learning
Subject Computer Science

Network Communication Standards and Protocols

Wireless Transmission Media

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What is a collection of computers called?

A network is a group of computers (or a group of smaller networks) that are connected to each other by various means, so that they may communicate with each other. The internet is the largest network in the world.

What are connected computers called?

If your personal computer is connected to a network, it is called a network workstation (note that this is different form the usage of the term workstation as a high-end microcomputer). If your PC is not connected to a network, it is referred to as a standalone computer.