11 AIT - networks

In a star network

• Each device is connected to a switch or hub
• Each device connects to each other
• Each device is connected in a line
• Each device is connected to a terminal

What term describes the physical layout of a network?

• Topology
• topping
• topiology
• toppology

LAN stands for?

• London Area Network

• Local Angled Network

• Local Area Network

WAN stands for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wide Angled Network

• Wiped Area Network

Of these network connection types, which is the fastest?

• Fibre optic cable

• Ethernet

• Wireless

Of these network connection types, which is the slowest?

• Fibre optic cable

• Ethernet

• Wireless

This is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called "clients".

• Server

• Router

• Network interface card (NIC)

• Switch

• Modem

A hardware device that connects a computer or router to a broadband network.

• Server

• Router

• Network interface card (NIC)

• Switch

• Modem

A hardware device that allows multiple devices to connect, and expand a LAN (local area network).

• Server

• Router

• Network interface card (NIC)

• Switch

• Modem

A hardware device that can both expand the size of a network, and allow the sharing of a single IP address among multiple network devices.

• Server

• Router

• Network interface card (NIC)

• Switch

• Modem