Title: Explain networking concepts and structures.
Course: Information Technology Fundamentals (10254) > Section: Exploring Network Fundamentals

Explanation should include

- the benefits of a network (e.g., information sharing, hardware sharing, software sharing, collaborative environment)
- a list and description of the types of networks (e.g., LAN, WAN)
- a list and description of communications media
  - physical media
  - twisted-pair cable
  - coaxial cable
  - RG6 connector
  - fiber optic cable
  - wireless media
  - radio signals
  - microwaves
  - satellites
  - RJ45/RJ11 jacks
- a description of communications hardware
  - modem
  - cable modem
  - network interface cards
  - hub, bridge
  - router
  - software (e.g., network OS software)
  - intrusion prevention system/intrusion detection system (IPS/IDS)
- a description and example of the different network topologies (e.g., bus, ring, star, hybrid, star-bus, star-ring), network architecture, and protocols (e.g., Ethernet, token ring, and transmission control protocol [TCP]/IP, which is used by both LAN and WAN to connect to the Internet).