IGCSE ICT: Networking 1

What is a network?

• Two or more computers that are connected together by cables or Wi-Fi
• A single computer that is not connected to any other
• Lots of computers in one place
• Anything attached to a network switch or hub

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
• Network hardware like a switch

What is a server?

• A server is a powerful computer that acts as a central hub in a network
• A server is any computer in a network
• A server is a single computer that is not connected to any other
• Network hardware like a hub

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

• Sharing expensive hardware like printers as well as internet access
• Preventing any viruses spreading from computer to computer
• Preventing computers from being hacked
• Saving money on cabling and network hardware

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

• A standalone
• A server
• A client
• A node

What is a node on a network?

• Any kind of network hardware, including a client, server or hardware like a hub or switch
• A server
• A client
• Network hardware like a hub or switch

What is a local area network?

• Computers or devices that are connected over a small geographic area
• Computers or devices that are not connected together
• Computers or devices that are connected over a large geographic area
• Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city

What is an example of a local area network?

• A school network
• The internet
• A standalone
• Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city

What is a wide area network?

• Computers or devices that are connected over a large geographic area
• Computers or devices that are connected over a small geographic area
• Computers or devices that are not connected together
• Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city

What is an example of a wide area network?

• The internet
• A home network
• A standalone
• Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city