Computer - Special - University - Quiz 3

A computer network is ___ connected together.

• One computer

• Two or more

• Three or more

• Four or more

A computer network is a system of:

• two or more computing devices connected to one another

• Data transfer and information storage

• Sharing devices like scanners

• A whole lot of individual machines working on their own

What does LAN stand for?

• Limited Area Network

• Laser Assisted Network

• Local Area Network

• Local Aerial Network

Select 3 reasons for using a network

• Increased security - user access to the network is controlled

• Data transfer can be controlled

• Sharing resources and devices

• Centralisation of data

What is an advantage of a LAN?

• You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.
• It is limited to a small area.
• Can cover near infinite geographical distance.
• Expensive to setup.

A series of number used to identify a network device.

• IP Address
• IM Address
• MAC Address
• OP Address

What does Protocol mean?

• Security
• Rules
• Orders
• Services

Which if these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can betransferred? (1-4)

• Error detection
• Packet switching
• Bandwidth
• Transmission media

What is cloud computing? (1-4)

• Storing large amounts of data on a single computer
• Using the internet to store and access data and programs remotely
• Storing hard copies of data as a backup
• Using the internet to communicate with other users

The ______________ was developed in 3000 BC, and was basically beads on rods to count and was used to calculate, has upper and lower deck.

• UNIVAC
• Abacus
• Vacuum Tubes
• Slide Rule