LAN Hardware

A network interface controller (NIC) connects a device to wired or wireless networking connection.

• True

• False

These days most network interface controllers (NIC) are not cards, they are part of the motherboard

• True

• False

A network interface controller (NIC) always uses wifi to connect to the LAN

• True

• False

Why do we use wireless access points? Tick all the answers that are correct.

• More secure than cables

• Greater bandwidth than cables

• Easier to install than cables

• Users can access the network without needing to plug in a cable

Which one is correct?

• A router sends data between computers on a LAN

• A router sends data between a LAN and a WAN

Which one is correct?

• A switch sends data between computers on a LAN

• A switch sends data between a LAN and a WAN

Copper wire cables are easier to install than fibre-optic cable

• True

• False

CAT6 is a type of copper wire cable

• True

• False

CAT5e is a type of fibre-optic cable

• True

• False

Which one is correct?

• Cables are twisted in pairs because this provides a way to reduce interference

• Cables are twisted in pairs because it makes them stronger