Yr 8 Introduction to Networks & Internet

What network has the server placed in the centre and the devices around it? (1-4)

• Bus
• Ring
• Star
• Mesh

Which is a feature of a Mesh Network? (5-6)

• The Server is usually based in the middle of the network
• Devices are dependent on a central server.
• Network uses terminators
• Data can be transmitted from different devices simultaneously.

Which of these is not an advantage of a Network? (1-4)

• Data can be shared across a range of users
• User accounts can be created
• Shared files and resources
• Less vulnerable to hackers

Which is a disadvantage of WiFi? (1-4)

• It is simple to join a WiFi network
• It is more cost effective
• None of them
• You can use it in a range of ‘hard to reach’ locations making users more mobile
• It reduces Health & Safety issues by removing wires

What is a benefit of a wired network over a wireless network? (7-9)

• Technical Knowledge needed
• Increased costs
• Faster Data Transfer Speeds
• Easier to hack

What is a benefit of a mesh network over a star network? (7-9)

• Cabling is often easier to follow
• You only need one server
• It costs less to set up
• Increased redundancy

Where is a MAC address stored? (5-6)

• On the NIC
• On the Internet
• In the computer
• In the modem
• As a list in the router

What is a network?

• Three or more connected computing devices that can share data and resources
• Two or more connected computing devices that can share data but not resources
• Two or more connected computing devices that can share data and resources
• Three or more connected computing devices that can share resources but not data

The internet is a giant LAN

• True

• False

What does WAN stand for

• Wide Area Network

• Wifi Authenticated Network

• Whole Area Network

• Wifi Accessible Network