Networks KS3

Networks KS3

Multiple Choice

Define what is meant by a 'Wide Area Network' WAN

• A computer by itself, not connected to any other computers
• Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area
• Two or more computers connected together within a building or adjacent building
• A computer connected to another computer on a network

Multiple Choice

Define what is meant by a 'Local Area Network' LAN

• A computer by itself, not connected to any other computers
• Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area
• Two or more computers connected together within a building or adjacent building
• A computer connected to another computer on a network

Multiple Choice

I am a computer connected to other computers on a network - what am I?

• Standalone computer
• Workstation

Multiple Choice

I am a computer by myself, not connected to a network - what am I?

• Standalone computer
• Workstation

Open Ended

What does LAN stand for?

Open Ended

What does WAN stand for?

Open Ended

What is a network topology?

Open Ended

Can you name a network topology?

Multiple Choice

What type of network is this?

• Ring 
• Bus 
• Star
• Mesh

Multiple Choice

Which is faster, a Wired or wireless connection?

• Wired

• Wireless

• Both are the same speed

Multiple Choice

One of my workstations has gone down and my entire network has gone down. Which topology am I using?

• Ring
• Star
• Bus

Multiple Choice

Which of the three main topologies rely on a single main cable to transmit data packets?

• Ring
• Star
• Bus

Multiple Choice

What is a network?

• A group of 1 or more devices which communicate

• A group of 2 or more devices which communicate

• When 2 or more computers are in the same building.

• A group of 3 or more devices which communicate

Multiple Choice

Hospitals, banks and supermarkets are all linked using which network type?

• WAN

• LAN

• BUS

• WiFi

Multiple Choice

"Workstations are connected directly to the server or switch, If one fails it is in isolation." What Topology am i?

• Ring
• Bus
• Train
• Star

Multiple Choice

Public places where there are WI-FI access points

• Hotspots
• Ethernet
• LAN
• WAN

Multiple Choice

It is a connection point in a network that redistributes data.

• Ethernet
• Data Packets
• Hotspots
• Hub

Multiple Choice

Workstations are connected in a closed loop.

• Ring Topology
• Star Topology
• Bus Topology

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of computer networks?

• Networks have a limited storage capacity
• Viruses can spread quickly across a network
• Sharing devices such as printers saves money
• Increased security

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of computer networks?

• File servers and cabling are expensive
• Central backups are quicker
• Users can access their files on any computer on the network
• Data can be lost as storage can be easily scratched

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of computer networks?

• Central backups are quicker
• Viruses can spread quickly across a network
• File servers and cabling can be expensive
• If the file server stops working, the whole network goes down

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of computer networks?

• They are portable and easy to carry around with you
• Viruses can spread quickly across a network
• Specialist IT staff are needed to maintain them which is expensive
• Sharing devices such as printers saves money