Y8 Wired and wireless networks

What is a computer network?

• A single computer not connected to any others.

• Lots of computers in one place.

• Computers that are connected together by cables of WiFi.

Which one of these best describes a star topology?

• All devices are connected to a central switch.

• All devices are connect to each other.

• The computers are all connected to a central printer.

Which one of these best describes a mesh topology?

• All devices are connected to a central switch.

• All devices are connect to each other.

• The computers are all connected to a central printer.

Which network hardware component must each device have to connect to a network? The component is usually build into the device.

• A router

• An Ethernet cable

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

What two types of connectivity can networks make use of?

• Bluetooth and infrared

• Wired and wireless

• Blu-ray and DVD

Which one of these best describes a router?

• A device used to print documents.

• A cable used to connect computers together.

• A device used to connect to the internet.

Which of these best describes a local area network (LAN)?

• A network that covers a small geographical area.

• A network that covers a large geographical area.

• A network connected to another network.

Which of these best describes a wide area network (WAN)?

• A network that covers a small geographical area.

• A network that covers a large geographical area.

• A network limited to just one room.

What is a computer called when it is not connected to a network?

• A server

• A standalone

• A client

Most networks are connect using cables. What are the most common type of cables used in network?

• Ethernet

• Internet

• Cablenet