Computer Systems

Create a 1- to 2-page Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in the form of a table in Microsoft^® Word including the following questions:

• What is the difference between a distributed and a centralized computer system? Describe the underlying principles and issues of distributed versus centralized computer systems and how cloud-based solutions have altered current networking solutions. Refer to the network diagrams you created as an illustration of a distributed network.
• What are the major network topologies? Refer to the network diagrams you created as an illustration of the logical and physical topology you employed.
• Why are standards bodies essential in networking and the Internet?
• Why are the OSI and TCP/IP network models important in networking? Provide an example from one of the labs that illustrates the performance of one of the protocols you used.
• What are the major TCP/IP protocols in use today? Provide an example from one of the labs that illustrates troubleshooting an issue with a protocol you used.
• What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?
• What is meant by the terms latency, response time, and jitter, and what tools could you use to measure these?
• What is VOIP, and what older technologies does it replace?