OCR J277 - 1.3 – Computer networks, connections and protocols

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Which of the following is a type of network that covers a small geographic area, such as a building or campus?

Back

LAN (Local Area Network)

Front

What does WAN stand for in computer networking?

Back

Wide Area Network

Front

Which factor can affect the performance of a network?

Back

Number of devices connected

Front

What is the role of bandwidth in a network?

Back

It affects the performance of the network

Front

Which device is used to connect stand-alone computers into a Local Area Network?

Back

Router

Front

Which of the following is NOT a hardware component needed for a Local Area Network? Wireless access points, Switches, NIC (Network Interface Controller/Card), Scanner

Back

Scanner

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What does NIC stand for?

Back

Network Interface Controller/Card

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What is a function of a Domain Name Server (DNS)?

Back

Converts a URL to an IP address

Front

What best describes "The Cloud" in networking?

Back

Remote service provision (e.g. storage, software, processing)

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What is a key advantage of the Mesh network topology?

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High redundancy and reliability