A network is defined as?

• A. A single computer connected to a router
• B. Two or more computers connected together via physical or wireless means
• C. A cloud service
• D. A standalone server

Answer: (B)

Networking is about connecting multiple devices so they can communicate and share resources. A network exists when two or more devices are linked together, whether by cables or wirelessly, allowing data to flow between them and enabling shared resources like files, printers, or internet access. A single computer connected to a router isn’t a network by itself because there’s only one participant. A cloud service isn’t a network itself; it’s a service accessed over a network. A standalone server is just one device, even if it serves others, and doesn’t form a network without other devices to connect to. So the defining idea is two or more devices connected together via physical or wireless means.