1.3 Networks (L5)

What is a standalone computer?

• A computer that is not connected to a network

• A computer that is being used as a server

• A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it

• A computer that is used by only one person

Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN?

• It covers a wide geographical area

• Computers are connected together using a leased line or a satellite

• Users can share files and peripherals

• Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate

Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN?

• It covers a small geographical area

• Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN

• It is contained within one building

• Users are not able to share files and peripherals

Question 4: Which of these statements is true?

• A client-server network has a central computer that provides services to the rest of the network

• A client-server network is cheap and easy to set up

• A client-server network cannot be used to share files

• Each computer on a client-server network is maintain separately

Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-per network?

• In a large organisation

• In a home

• In a large office

• Across several offices in a company

Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network?

• Antivirus scans can be run across all computers from one computer

• All software updates can be run across all computers from one computer

• All computers can be maintained from one computer

• Files and peripherals can be shared

What is meant by latency in the performance of a network? (6-9)

• The amount of time data takes to travel from the source to the destination
• The maximum rate that data can be transferred at
• The number of errors that are found in a data packet after transmission
• The route a packet takes when it is being transmitted

Which if these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can betransferred? (1-4)

• Error detection
• Packet switching
• Bandwidth
• Transmission media

A LAN can span several sites over a global area

• False
• True

LAN stands for

• Local Area Network
• Large Area Network
• Little Area Network
• Local Analogue Network