Yr8 Network Hardware quiz

What am I ?

I am needed if you want to connect any device to the internet.

• Router

• Switch

• Hub

• Cable

What am I?

I am used to securely connect wired devices to each other over a network.

• Router

• Hub

• Switch

• Cable

What am I? I am used to connect multiple wired devices together. I also take any incoming data and broadcast (copy and send) it to all other devices connected to me. 

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

Define what is meant by a 'Local Area Network' LAN

• Two or more computers connected together over a large geographical area, such as the Internet.

• Two or more computers connected together over a small geographical area, such as school.

Which of the following is an advantage of computer networks?

• They are portable and easy to carry around with you

• Viruses can spread quickly across a network

• Specialist IT staff are needed to maintain them which is expensive

• Sharing devices such as printers saves money

Which of the following is an advantage of computer networks?

• Central backups are quicker

• File servers and cabling can be expensive

• Viruses can spread quickly across a network

• If the file server stops working, the whole network goes down

Which of the following is a disadvantage of computer networks?

• Networks have a limited storage capacity

• Viruses can spread quickly across a network

• Increased security

• Sharing devices such as printers saves money

Which of the following is a disadvantage of computer networks?

• File servers and cabling are expensive

• Central backups are quicker

• Users can access their files on any computer on the network

• Data can be lost as storage can be easily scratched

Define what is meant by a 'Wide Area Network' WAN

• Two or more computers connected together over a large geographical area, such as the Internet.

• Two or more computers connected together over a small geographical area, such as school.

What is an example of a local area network?

• A school network

• The internet

• A standalone