Networks Y7

Networks Y7

Lesson 1 - Quizizz Style

Open Ended

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

• Standalone computer
• Workstation

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

Which of these is an disadvantage of a Bus network?

• Expensive

• Needs extra hardware

• Slow

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an advantage of a Bus network?

• Easy to install

• Fast

• Good security

Multiple Choice

Which is a network which is linked by a shared cable?

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

Multiple Choice

What term describes the physical layout of a network?

• Topology
• topping
• topiology
• toppology

Multiple Choice

In a star network

• Each device is connected to a switch or hub
• Each device connects to each other
• Each device is connected in a line
• Each device is connected to a terminal

Multiple Choice

What network topology is this?

• STAR
• BUS
• RING

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star network topology?

• If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down

• Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.

• Extra hardware such as hubs and switches may be needed

• All 3 of them

Multiple Choice

What network topology is this?

• RING
• BUS
• STAR

Multiple Choice

What network topology is this ?

• BUS
• STAR
• RING

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

Multiple Choice

What are the 3 main network topologies?

• BUS, RING & STAR
• BUS, STAR & LAN
• WAN, STAR & LAN

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic of a LAN?

• Small geographical location such as a school or small office.
• Really cheap to set up.
• Uses less cables than a star.

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

Multiple Choice

_____________ is an international network of computers.

• Network

• WWW

• Internet

• Local Area Network

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 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