Networking 101

What is the cable called that is colored and connects the computers to the switches?

• Extension
• Ethernet
• Telephone
• Coxial

What is the core of a fiber optic cable made of?

• Copper
• Wire
• Glass
• Rubber

What is the device called that serves out the wireless signals in our school?

• Wireless access point
• Wireless thing
• Wireless router
• Wireless switch

The internet is the worlds biggest

• LAN
• WAN

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Art Network
• Localise Aerial Network
• Local Area Network
• Local Area News

What is a benefit of a wired network over a wireless?

• Increased costs
• technical knowledge needed
• faster data transfer speeds
• easier to hack

What is a characteristic of a LAN?

• Small geographical location such as a school or small office.
• Really cheap to set up.
• Uses less cables than a star.

Data is converted into light and transferred at high speeds in this device.

• Fibre Optic Cable
• Hub
• Modem
• Router

A device designed to filter and transfer packets between dissimilar (different) types of computer networks is called:

• Hub

• Switch

• Load Balancer

• Router

Two or more computers connected close together in a local area e.g. building or office is called?

• WAN
• LAN
• The Internet
• Virtual Network