1. Define data communications.

2. Describe the impact of data communications has had on the world of business.

3. Identify the pieces of equipment required to transmit data between computers in a computer network.

4. When should coaxial cable and twisted pair be used in a local area network?

5. What are the advantages of fiber optic cable?

6. What is the difference between a local and wide area network?

7. Describe the basic components found in a local area network.

8. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the three network topologies discussed in this chapter.

9. What are the two basic types of services provided by common carriers and how do they differ?

10. What is the difference between a server-based and peer-to-peer server strategy?

11. Describe how the Internet is impacting hospitality operations.

12. How does the Internet differ from an Intranet?

13. Describe the five basic functions of network management.

14. Why are networks important to hotels?

15. What is the role of a systems integrator?

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