Networking Revision

Two or more computers connected close together in a local area e.g. building or office is called?

• WAN

• LAN

• MAN

The ______________ topology of a network refers to the layout of cables, computers and other peripherals.

• Logical

• Physical

• Ring

• Mesh

Identify the topology if all workstations are connecting directly to the main backbone that carries the data.

• Ring

• Mesh

• Linear Bus

• Hybrid

Identify the device which is marked by Question mark.

• Router

• Gateway

• Bridge

• Repeater

Which of the following is not an advantage of networking?

• Ability to share files

• Security from viruses and unauthorized access.

• Ability to share resources like printer, scanner

• Fast and effective communication

Collaborative working is very popular today and is made possible by networking.

• True

• False

 The following activity is made possible by networking:

• Email

• Remote troubleshooting of computer problems by techsupport.

• Internet browsing

• All of the above

A computer, laptop or any other device connected to a network.

• Switch

• LAN

• Node

• Router

A cable made up of glass fibers that transmit data extremely fast is an example of ___________________.

• Wired Network

• Wireless Network

A device that acts like a traffic signal on a network by forwarding the packets according to its MAC Address.

• Hub

• Switch

• Repeater

• Bridge