Understanding Networks

Understanding Networks

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Provide an example of a network that is NOT connected to computers/coding/programing/technology.

Multiple Choice

What is a network?

• A network is a collection of interconnected devices.
• A network is a single device.
• A network is a group of unrelated devices.
• A network is a physical barrier.

Turn & Talk

Evaluate & determine three benefits and three drawbacks computer networking may have.

Multiple Choice

Look at the image. What is this piece of hardware?

• Monitor
• Internet

• Router

• Server

Multiple Choice

Look at the image. What is this piece of hardware?

• Network Tap

• Carrier

• Router

• Switch

Multiple Choice

Look at the image. What is this piece of hardware?

• Workstation

• Client Carrier

• Router

• Server Signaler

Draw

Draw how a network connects the following devices.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the "brain" of a computer network & controls which device receives what data?

Multiple Select

Which of the following is true about routers?

• It chooses the best route for your information to travel.

• It protects information from security threats.

• It can decide which computers get priority over others.

• It can generate messages for users and servers to respond to.

Open Ended

• Explain in your own words how a router sends information from the internet to your computer and devices.