Introduction to Networks

The Internet is an example of a

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

• WWW

If a device is NOT connected to another device it is called

• solo

• standalone

• individual

• zero-networked

Check TWO types of network topology (layout)

• bus

• transit

• star

• global

A LAN

• covers a large geographical area

• covers a small geographical area

• is a gaming device for multiplayer games without the Internet

• a measure of distance on a network

WAN networks cover

• large geographical areas

• small geographical areas

• lakes, seas, and oceans

• outer space

A PAN network is

• a friend of Tinkerbell

• a very small network for simple data transmission

• an object that you use for cooking food in the kitchen

• a storage device that you use on a network to store and transfer data

Which of the following is a benefit of a network

• sharing resources with other devices

• improved security while surfing the web

• ability to complete your work faster

• not having to worry about saving your work as it is done automatically

A client is

• someone you carry out work for

• a device that connects to a server

• someone who pays you money for services

• a device used by a hacker to attack you

A server is

• a member of waiting staff in a restaurant

• someone who hands out legal papers

• a main computer on a network holding resources

• a computer infected by a malware or hacker attack

Which of these are network protocols (instructions)

• IMAP

• FTP

• WYSIWYG

• HTML

• TCP