Grade6 Networking-2

A computer network is a collection of _________________________________ such as printers (collectively known as network components) connected by communication links

• wires and cables

• Computers and peripheral devices

• output devices and input devices

• None of the above

The largest network in the world is the internet.

• True

• False

Stand-alone computers or computers which are connected to the network are referred to as a _______________________.

• Peripherals

• Server

• Workstation

• Printers

________________________ are the other devices like printers, plotters and modems that are connected to the computer

• Server

• Printer

• Workstations

• Peripherals

A __________________________ is a powerful computer that handles requests and distributes the network resources such as files and printers.

• Server

• Workstation

• Printer

• Peripherals

A___________________________ connects computers and devices located close to one another, such as in one building.

• LAN (local Area Network)

• WAN (Wide Area Network)

• MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

• None of the above

The networks that make up a wide area network may be located throughout a country or even around the world is called______________

• LAN (local Area Network)

• WAN (Wide Area Network)

• MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

• None of the above

LAN stands for _______________

• Left Area Network

• Local Area Network

• Lower Area Network

• None of the above

WAN stands for _____________________

• West Area Network

• Wide Area Network

• Wild Area Network

• None of the above

Computers connected to a network cannot share a printer

• True

• False