1.3.2 Network Topologies and Layers

What is a WAN ?

• Wide Area Network
• Wide Access Network
• Wider Allowance Networking

What is a LAN?

• Local Area Network
• Local Access Network
• Localized Area Network

What are two factors that affect network performance?

• Traffic and bandwidth
• Lag and ping
• Banter and bants

Which network topology is this?

• Star
• Mesh
• Ring
• Bus

Which network topology is this?

• Bus
• Ring
• Mesh
• Star

A .........network is a network topology with each node being interconnected.

• Star

• Mesh

Which network topology has a central node connected to all other nodes.  The central node might be a hub, switch or server.

• Star
• Mesh

What is the minimum number of computers needed to create a network?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What equipment will usually be found at the centre of a star network?

• Server

• Switch

• Printer

• Scanner

What is a network protocol?

• A shape of a network, such as star

• A set of rules for sharing data

• The requirements for passwords, such as length

• The size of a network, such as WAN