Networks

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What does a computer network allow computers to share?

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Resources

Front

What does LAN stand for?

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Local Area Network

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To log onto a network, what do you usually need?

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A user ID and password

Front

Which of the following statements about a network is FALSE?
Resources such as printers can be shared
Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network
Files cannot be shared between users

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Files cannot be shared between users

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Which of these statements is TRUE about a LAN? A LAN connects computers in a small area such as an office, A modem is needed to connect a computer to a LAN, A LAN consists of only one computer

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A LAN connects computers in a small area such as an office

Front

What is a server in a computer network?

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A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage.

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Which of the following networks is LEAST likely to be a WAN? The Internet, A school network, A network of bank cash dispensers

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A school network

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Which type of network needs 'terminators' to function correctly?

Back

Bus

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Which type of network needs a 'hub' or 'switch'? Options: Star, Ring, Bus

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Star

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What is a data collision?

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When two devices on a network transmit data at the same time