COMPUTER NETWORK & TYPES OF NETWORKS

Match

Match these keywords to their meanings

• Connections

• Peripherals

• Router

• WI-FI

Links between devices

External devices connected to a computer

Device that forwards data packets

Wireless networking technology

• Links between devices

• External devices connected to a computer

• Device that forwards data packets

• Wireless networking technology

Multiple Choice

What is a computer network?

• A computer network is a collection of unrelated devices.
• Two or more computers connected to share resources

• A computer network is a single computer with multiple users.
• A computer network is a type of software application.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a standalone computer?

• A computer that is not connected to any other

• A computer that is connected to the internet

• A computer that shares resources with others

• A computer that is part of a LAN

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• It covers a large geographical area

• It uses leased telecommunication lines

• It is typically used within a small location like a school or office

• It is always wireless

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of a router in a network?

• To connect devices within a LAN

• To connect different networks and manage internet access

• To store data for all computers in the network

• To provide power to network devices

Multiple Choice

What type of network spans large geographical areas, such as cities or countries?

• PAN

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

Open Ended

Example in your own words, how are computers in a LAN connected

Open Ended

Explain in Your Own Words: How Are Computers in a WAN Connected?

Multiple Choice

In a LAN, what device is responsible for directing data between connected computers?

• Router

• Server

• Switch

• Modem

Multiple Choice

What is one advantage of using a computer network?

• It makes computers slower

• It allows users to share files and resources

• It eliminates the need for security

• It does not require any maintenance

Multiple Choice

What is the role of a home Wi-Fi router in a network?

• It only connects devices to the internet

• It stores data permanently for all devices

• It acts as a switch, router, and wireless access point in one device

• It replaces the need for a computer network

Open Ended

State 2 disadvantage of computer networks