Networking so far J277

What is a network

• A stand alone computer

• Two or more interconnected computers

• A computer without a server

Networked computers can share (select which one is true)

• Hardware, software and data

• Optical discs, software and data

• Hardware, software and Clients

LAN stands for?

• London Area Network

• Local Angled Network

• Local Area Network

WAN stands for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wide Angled Network

• Wiped Area Network

A LAN usually (Select which one is true)

• Used by international organisations

• Is only used by one computer

• Usually operates on a single site

A WAN usually (Select which one is true)

• Covers on 6 computers

• Usually operates on a single site or within a single building

• Covers a large geographical area

Which one is a STAR topology

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A star topology will cause a network failure if...

• If the hub/switch fails

• If one of the many of the computers fail

• If the printer fails

What type of network topology shown in the picture?

• Bus topology
• Ring topology
• Star topology
• Tree topology

A peer to peer network always has a central server

• False
• True