printer
One device that is shared on the network is a router. This is the one that will connect the various devices to the shared network.
An example of a shared medium network device would be a repeater or hub, since the ports are shared.
no it cannot be used as a sharing device.
no it cannot be used as a sharing device.
network printer
Peer-to-peer
A device that operates as a standalone unit and can be shared by multiple users is a network printer. It connects to a network, allowing various users to print documents from their individual computers or devices without needing to be directly connected to the printer. This setup enhances efficiency and convenience in shared workspaces or homes. Other examples include shared scanners or copiers.
Nearly all network hubs allow any compatible device, including printers, to be shared.
Application server is incorrect.The correct answer is System Software
In a network, devices and information can be shared by desktop users.
The role of ethernet switches in a network is to allow computers and other devices to talk to each other. This also allows many users to access a shared device such as a printer.
A network ready device is a device that has the potential to connect to a network, natively it isn't connected to a network, nor is it a network, but with the appropriate configuration and possibly with the addition of components could be connected.