Networks

A network has to consist of at least 4 or more devices

• True

• False

Name one thing that can be shared over a network.

(a)  

A ... is connection point in a communications network

• NIC

• NOS

• Node

• Network Line

A ... has a short range, where one device connets to one or more peripheral devices

• PAN

• HAN

• LAN

• WAN

What does LAN stand for?

(a)  

What is the purpose of a router?

• Connects computers in a network

• Converts data for transmission

• Interconnects computers within a limited area

• Allows devices to connect to networks such as the internet

Give an exaple of a wired connection in a WAN.

(a)  

What is the name/abbreviation for a company that sells internet access?

(a)  

In a client-server network, a computer that connects to the server is called the ...

(a)  

In a peer-peer network, there is no central control unit/computer that controls the network.

• True

• False