Year 7 -Networks for a Purpose

What is a computer network?

• A type of computer game.

• Two or more electronic components connected together in an electrical circuit.

• A desktop publishing application.

• Two or more devices connected together allowing the sharing of information and resources.

What does LAN stand for?

• Large Area Network

• Long Range Arena Network

• Local Area Network

• Language Area Network

What does WLAN stand for?

• Wireless Local Area Network

• Wide Local Area Network

• Wide Large Area Network

• Wireless Large Area Network

What does WAN stand for?

• Wireless Area Network

• Wide Australian Network

• Wireless Australian Network

• Wide Area Network

Which area covers the largest distance?

• LAN

• WAN

What is the purpose of a Network Switch?

• Turns a computer on and off.

• Connects two or more network devices together.

• Turns the lights off in the classroom.

What cables are used to connect the networked computers in our classroom?

• USB Cables

• Ethernet Cables

• HDMI Cables

• WIFI Cables

What is the purpose of a Router in a home network?

• It can support wireless or wired device connections.

• It can connect devices to the internet.

• It can allow devices to share files and data.

• All of the above.

What is the biggest network in the world?

• The Cosmos

• The Internet

• A School Network

• The Processor

I am a device that connects multiple computers on a network together, what am I?

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