2.1 Basic Concept of Network, 2.2 Network Architecture

A computer network is a system of:

• two or more computing devices connected to one another

• Data transfer and information storage

• Sharing devices like scanners

• A whole lot of individual machines working on their own

Select 3 reasons for using a network

• Increased security - user access to the network is controlled

• Data transfer can be controlled

• Sharing resources and devices

• Centralisation of data

The computers in Peter's office building are linked so that staff can share files and printers. This type of network is known as .

• WAN

• GAN

• PAN

• LAN

Network play a big role in our daily life. Choose 3 type of activity that involve COMMUNICATION.

• Phone Call

• Stream Youtube

• Surf Twitter

• Email

• Pay Bills

Different between Peer-to-Peer network with Client/Server network type.

• P2P connect with a server.

• P2P harder to setup.

• P2P connect with each other.

• P2P is more expensive

Which type of network that require a connection to a server.

• Peer-to-Peer

• Apple Macintosh

• Client/Server

• Tree Topology

What is a server in a computer network?

• Someone who manages the network

• The name for a large number of computer cables

• A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage

What is a network?

• 1 computer

• 2 or more computers connected

• a film

• a server

Which network covers a large area? 

• LAN
• WAN

This device allows multiple devices to connect and transfer data on a network.

• A mouse

• A switch

• A Motherboard

• A CPU