Networks - topologies, lan, wan - year 11

Define the term 'workstation'

• A computer by itself not connected to others 
• A computer connected to others on a network

Define the term 'standalone'

• A computer by itself not connected to others 
• A computer connected to others on a network

Describe what is meant by a local area network (LAN)

• Computers connected together over a small area, such as a building
• Several networks connected together over a large geographical area

Describe what is meant by a wide area network (WAN)

• Computers connected together over a small area, such as a building
• Several networks connected together over a large geographical area

What does LAN stand for?

• Logical Analogue Network

• Laser Assisted Network

• Local Area Network

Which of the following statements about a network is FALSE?

• Resources such as printers can be shared

• Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network

• Files cannot be shared between users

What is a server in a computer network?

• Someone who manages the network

• The name for a large number of computer cables

• A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage

Which of the three main topologies rely on a single main cable to transmit data packets?

• Ring
• Star
• Bus

What is a client?

• Powerful Computers that provide services to other computers
• Computers that ask for the services a server provides
• Physical connection between devices
• A circuitboard with the components to send/receive data

A problem with a star network is...

• There are data crashes
• It stops if a single computer stops working
• It is expensive
• You can't add a printer