Computer Networks - Lesson 1 (Mail Servers)

What are the Servers called to transport Emails?

• Male Server

• Mail Server

• Satellite

A computer network is when ______ or more computers are connected together to allow them to communicate.

Answer explanation

A computer network is when two or more computers are connected together to allow them to communicate.

Draw a Server

Answer explanation

Hopefully yours looks something like this!

What is a common way of messaging someone across the world?

• Social Media

• Email

• Carrier Pigeon

• Shouting really loudly

How do we send messages across the world WITHOUT a network?

• Email

• Post a Letter

• Phone call

Answer explanation

We would have to use letters, it may take weeks or months to receive

How does an email get sent?

Answer explanation

An email is sent using Mail servers. If you wanted to send an email to America from Germany, it will go to other countries first. Such as France to England to Iceland to Canada and Finally to America.

Which is NOT a use of a Computer Network

• Social Media

• Printing Files

• Turning on your computer

• Using OneDrive

• Playing Online Games

Answer explanation

Turning on your computer does not need access to the internet. Thing you do on it may however!

Do you understand how emails are sent?

• Yes

• No