Uses of Computer Networks

What is a computer network?

• Two or more computing devices connected together to transfer data.

• Making sure your computer is connected to the internet.

• Playing games on your X-Box.

True or false: The internet is needed in a computer network.

• True

• False

What do we use computer networks for? (select multiple)

• Communication

• Making drinks

• Storage

• Sharing hardware

• Gaming

Email, instant messaging, social networking and blogs are all examples of ?

Which are example hardware resources that are shared in computer networks?

• Router (internet)

• Server (storage)

• Printer

• File cabinet

True or false: Collaborative working is an example of a use of multiuser environments.

• False

• True

True or false: All network storage is on the internet.

• True

• False

Which of the following are private and internal?

• Internet

• Intranet

• Extranet

Which of the following are private but available to external partners?

• Internet

• Intranet

• Extranet

True or False: Watching a video on YouTube on your phone is using a computer network.

• True

• False