Computer Networks Y7

What is a computer network?

• A single computer not

  connected to any others.

• Lots of computers in one

  place.

• Computers that are connected together by cables or WiFi.

What two types of connectivity can networks make use of?

• Bluetooth and infrared.

• Wired and wireless.

• Blu-ray and DVD.

Which network hardware component must each device have to connect to a network? The component is usually build into the device.

• A router.

• An Ethernet cable.

• Network Interface Card (NIC).

Which one of these best describes a router?

• A device used to print

  documents.

• A cable used to connect

  computers together.

• A device used to connect to the internet.

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

• Preventing any viruses from

  spreading from computer to computer.

• Preventing computers from

  being hacked.

• Sharing hardware and software.

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

• A server.

• A standalone.

• A client.

Most networks are connected using cables. What are the most common type of cables used in network?

• Ethernet

• Internet

• Cablenet

What is a network?

• a blue net you take to work

• a job where you make fishing nets

• 1 computer not connected to anything

• 2 or more computers connected together

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Alternative Network

• Local Area Network

• Labor Association Network

• Live Action Network

What do networks allow you to share?

• information

• dinner

• cars

• desks