iGCSE Computer Science: Networks

Choose all the valid reasons for joining a computer network ...

• To access a central file server

• To access shared files and resources

• To be able to access e-mail and WWW

• To be able to access networked printers and storage devices

Which of these networks are defined by their spatial scope (geographical size)?

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

• VPN

Which type of network is this?

A local area network that uses high-frequency radio waves to connect devices.

• LAN

• WLAN

• VPN

• WAN

A PAN is a type of computer network. What does PAN stand for?

• Protocol Assisted Network

• Planet Area Network

• Personal Area Network

• Practical Assistant Network

A networking model where networked devices access services provided by special computers, such as e-mail or files.

• client-server network

• peer-to-peer network

• virtual private network

• wide area network

Which of these images shows a WAN?

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Select all the types of possible server on a client-server network ...

• File

• Print

• Mail

• Web

• Peer

A distributed networking model without servers, where connected computers can act as both clients and servers at the same time.

• peer-to-peer network

• client-server network

• Virtual Private Network

• Wide Area Network

Network topology that uses CSMA/CD to detect when line free to transmit on?

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The most distributed topology, allowing for multiple routes between nodes?

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