Computer Networks

What is a network?

• A single computer that is not connected to any other.

• Two or more computers that are connected together by cables or Wi-Fi.

• Lots of computers in one place

What is a client?

• A client is any computer in a network.

• A client is a single computer that is not connected to any other.

• A client is the central hub in a network.

What is a server?

• A server is any computer in a network.

• A server is a powerful computer that acts as a central hub in a network.

• A server is a single computer that is not connected to any other.

Which of these would be a benefit of having a network?

• Preventing any viruses spreading from computer to computer.

• Sharing hardware, software and data.

• Preventing computers from being hacked.

Which of these is a problem that could occur with a network?

• A virus spreading from computer to computer.

• Sharing software and data.

• Sharing hardware.

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

• A client.

• A server.

• A standalone.

What is a local area network?

• Computers or devices that are connected over a large geographic area.

• Computers or devices that are not connected together.

• Computers or devices that are connected over a small geographic area.

What is an example of a local area network?

• A school network.

• The internet.

• A standalone.

What is a wide area network?

• Computers or devices that are connected over a small geographic area.

• Computers or devices that are connected over a large geographic area.

• Computers or devices that are not connected together.

What is an example of a wide area network?

• A home network.

• A standalone.

• The internet.