GCSE Computer Science - Networks

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Long Area Network

• Limited Area Network

• Look, A Numpty

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Aerial Network

• Wireless Access Network

• We Ate Nothing

What does PAN stand for?

• Personal Area Network

• Private Access Network

• Primary Access Network

• Peculiar American Nobility

Reginald is hosting a party with his cadre of amusement partners. Archibald suggests that they all play video games together, but on separate machines. "Good lord, man," says Reginald, "Are you insane? That would require us to construct a ...."

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

• Global empire through the repeated subjugation and usurpation of native cultures using excessive military force

which of the following describes a PAN? Tick all that apply.

• Alice enjoys listening to podcasts on her phone. She listens through bluetooth headphones and selects the chapters on her smartwatch

• Lil' Timmy works from home on his laptop which is connected wirelessly to his internet router. He syncs his mobile phone from the internet connection via his laptop

• Patricia works from home on her laptop which is connected to the internet via a tethered connection with her mobile phone

• Jamiroquai does not work at home. He doesn't even work. He just wears outlandish hats, some of which have flashing lights on.

Which of the following are true of WANS (select all which apply)

• Can have nodes in separate countries

• All the hardware is owned by the company

• They are more secure than linking networks over the Internet

• Generally faster than LANS

Which of the following are true of LANS?

• Nodes must be connected using physical cables

• Usually very fast

• Can include machines in separate buildings

• Must have a server

Covers a small geographical area on a single site

• LAN

• PAN

• WAN

• SAN

Uses radiowaves to transmit data

• Wired

• Wireless

• Local

• Wide

Which of the following network types is made up of nodes connected to a central switch or hub

• Mesh

• Star

• Bus

• Ring