Computer Networks

Computer Networks

A review of two types of computer networks

Which type of network (LAN or WAN) is being described by each statement?

• *Local Area Network (LAN)

• *Wide Area Network (WAN)

Multiple Choice

This type of network is confined/situated in a small area; usually a single building

• LAN

• WAN

Multiple Choice

This type of network is often connected by cables

• LAN

• WAN

Multiple Choice

This type of network is expensive to build, operate and run

• LAN

• WAN

Multiple Choice

This type of network covers a large geographical area

• LAN

• WAN

Multiple Choice

This type of network uses satellite and telecommunication links

• LAN

• WAN

Multiple Choice

This type of network is located in multiple buildings, cities or countries

• LAN

• WAN

Multiple Choice

This type of network is cheap to build, operate and run

• LAN

• WAN

Multiple Choice

This type of network requires very expensive equipment to set it up

• LAN

• WAN

Multiple Choice

A wide area network (WAN) ...

• connects two or more LANs together

• means Wi-Fi can be used

• is easier to use than a LAN

• connects two or more computers together

Multiple Choice

Viruses and malware cannot spread via a computer network

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If there is a problem with the ... then people on the network will be unable to access their files.

• Internet server

• File server

• Mail server

• Database server

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the LEAST likely to be used in a LAN?

• Wi-Fi

• Ethernet cable

• Fibre optic cable

Multiple Choice

A computer network is where two or more devices are connected together so they can share...

• people

• resources

• cables

Multiple Choice

Why use a network?

• Share viruses
• To lose data
• To easily share documents
• To install cables

Multiple Choice

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Legal Access Network

• Legendary Access Node

• Local Admin Network

Multiple Choice

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Notebook

• Wide Access Network

• Wild Access Node

• Wide Area Network

Multiple Choice

Network connections are created using

• wires and cables

• files and resources

• computers and printers

Multiple Choice

Network connections are created using

• wires and cables

• files and resources

• computers and printers