Computer Networks

What is a computer network?

• A group of interconnected devices

• Lots of devices which are NOT linked

• A game

What does LAN stand for?

• Large app network

• Local area network

• Local ants network

Which TWO of these connect devices to our network? (Tick two)

• cables

• wi- fi

• string

What is the job of the switch?

• It is the brain of the network

• It turns the network on

• It is a device where all the cables join together to connect the network devices

What is the job of the server?

• It is the brain of the network, where all the files are stored. It serves the network

• It sends out wireless signals

• It is a device that connects the devices by lots of cables

Which of these devices is responsible for sending out wireless signals?

• Server

• Wireless access point

• Switch

This devices prints documents on the network

• printer

• switch

• wireless access point

These devices are sometimes called clients and are used to open apps, web pages and documents

• wireless access points

• switch

• ipads and laptops

Why are computer networks useful?

• They connect devices to allow sharing of devices and files

• They are not useful

• They look good