WJEC ICT Networks KT

The _________ is a network of computers across the world.

A device that filters data packets and forwards the packets between segments of the network.

• Gateway

• Router

• Swich

• Bridge

A _________ is a device that forwards packets along a network.

Which best describes a network?

• when three or more devices are connected

• when two or more devices are connected

• a computer that is not connected to a network

• when a computer is connected to a printer

A network of devices connected over a large geographical are is known as a ________ Area Network.

Which of the following is not a network topology?

• Star

• Ring

• Train

• Bus

Which network topology is this?

• Ring

• Bus

• Mesh

• Star

Which device connetcs a LAN to another LAN that uses the same protocol?

• Router

• Gateway

• Bridge

• Switch

Select all that are disadvantages of a stand alone computer

• less vulnerable to attacks

• cannot share data and peripherals with other computers

• software needs to be installed on each individual computer

• No centralised backups

Data is moved around the network in __________.

• Order

• Envelopes

• Packets

• A bus