Networks

What is a network?

• two or more computers linked together

• a computer that is not connected to a network

• a web browser

• a search engine

What is a stand-alone computer?

• a computer that is connected to a network

• a computer that is not connected to a network

• A computer that is not next to another computer eg a smartphone

• The best quality and performing computer available

What is a networked computer?

• a computer that is connected to a network

• a computer that is not connected to a network

• A computer that is not next to another computer eg a smartphone

• The best quality and performing computer available

What does LAN stand for?

• Little Area Network

• Loaded Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Local Area Network

What does WAN stand for?

• Whole Area Network

• Wide Area Network

• World Area Network

• Wides Area Network

What is a Local Area Network?

• any computers in the same area

• a group of computers and devices connected over a large area like towns, cities and countries

• a group of computers and devices connected in a small area like a room or building

• any computers programmed to use the same language

What is a Local Area Network?

• any computers in the same area

• a group of computers and devices connected over a large area like towns, cities and countries

• a group of computers and devices connected in a small area like a room or building

• any computers programmed to use the same language

What is a Wide Area Network?

• all computers throughout an area, country or continent

• a group of computers and devices connected over a large area like towns, cities and countries

• a group of computers and devices connected in a small area like a room or building

• any computers programmed to use different language

Which of the following is not an advantage of LAN?

• you can share programs and files

• many computers can share one internet access point

• the business can share data and information between different locations

• many computers can share printers and scanners etc

Which of the following is not an advantage of WAN?

• printers and scanners can be shared in the same room

• Employees can send messages between offices around the world

• the business can share data and information between different locations

• Files can be accessed from any computer on the network