Y7 Introduction to Networks

What is a network?

• A group of 1 or more devices which communicate

• A group of 2 or more devices which communicate

• When 2 or more computers are in the same building.

• A group of 3 or more devices which communicate

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Arena Network
• Local Area Network
• Long Area Network
• Local Arena Name

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network
• Wide Arena Network
• World Area Network
• World Arena Network

Define what is meant by the 'internet'.

• A global network of computers connected together.
• A collection of websites and other resources identified by Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)

Which of the following is not an advantage of networking?

• Security from viruses and unauthorised access.
• Ability to share files and printers
• Ability to move the same user account between different computers
• Obtaining site license software at reduced cost compared to buying multiple copies.

Collaborative working is very popular today and is made possible by networking.

• True
• False

Networking allows easier sharing of peripherals.

• True
• False

Which network?: Networks connected over a large geographical area? The internet is an example of this.

• LAN

• WAN

• WPAN

Which network? : Devices connected over a small geographical area

• LAN

• WAN

• WPAN

Identify the advantages of a Local Area Network (LAN)

• Can share files

• Can share resources (printer etc)

• Computers can be centrally controlled/managed

• Users can communicate with each other