Networks Part One

What does LAN stand for?

• Logical Area Network

• Local Area Network

• Local Aspect Network

• Lagging Area network

What is these is NOT a benefit of a Local Area Network?

• The Infrastructure (cables, hardware etc.) is not owned by the organisation

• You can share peripherals

• You can share files and data

• Users can log onto any computer on the network

What does WAN stand for?

• World Area Network

• Wide Aspect Network

• Wide Area Node

• Wide Area Network

Which of the following hardware devices is NOT needed to set up a LAN?

• NIC (Network Interface Card)

• Router

• Printer

• Switch

Which of the following is the fastest type of cable?

• Fibre Optic

• Coaxial

• Twisted Pair

What is the main feature of a Peer to Peer network?

• There are no cables

• There is no central server

• You need a lot of know and expertise to set it up

• Its expensive to maintain

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a client - server network?

• If the server goes down, the whole network is effected

• Back ups can be performed easily

• Easier to manage security

• Files are easier to manage because they are stored centrally.

Which of the following is a type of wireless network?

• Ethernet

• TCP/IP

• Bluetooth

• DNS

The internet is an example of a.......

• LAN

• Peer to Peer Network

• WAN

• Client server Network

Which of the following is an advantage of using The Cloud?

• You can access files from anywhere

• You need Internet access to use it

• There is a danger of hacking

• There can be confusion on who owns data on the cloud