Fill in the Blanks teic4eso_u1_exam3_networksOnline version Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word. by tech_tpr kraus 1 The picture above shows a computer . In general , a computer network is two or more digital ( desktop computers , , mobile phones . ? ) connected together ( using cables or connection ) so that they can exchange data ( files and applications ) and resources ( in the picture the input peripheral we are sharing is a ) . In a computer network , the computer that provides resources to other computers is known as a , and the individual computers , which access shared network resources , are known as , workstations or nodes . Computer networks may be classified on the basis of geographical area in two broad categories : LAN ( Area Network ) and WAN ( Area Network ) . The connection between the devices can be wired ( with ) or ( by waves ) . In a wired connection , electrical cables ( twisted cable with a connector ) or fiber optic cables can be used . Wireless connections can use radio waves ( such as technology ) , infrared signals , microwaves and Bluetooth technology ( very low transmission speed and ) . In the picture above , if I want to connect my desktop PC ( workstation ) to the Internet , I need 2 electronic devices : a and a modem - router . Apart from that , to read the news on the web a need a ( application ) . And , of course , an ISP ( Internet Service ) such as Telefónica , Vodafone or Orange .