Networks

1)      What is a computer network?

•        Two or more computers connected together

•        A single computer

•      A powerful computer that provides a service

• A set of rules

This piece of hardware records which port computers are connected to. They then make sure data is sent to the correct location on the network.

• Cable

• Router

• Modem

• Switch

This piece of hardware allows devices on a network to communicate. They decide which 'path' is best for the data to travel over the internet.

• Cable

• Router

• Modem

• Switch

This piece of hardware connects devices to a network.

• Cable

• Router

• Modem

• Switch

True OR False:

The internet is a network

• True

• False

True or False:

A benefit of a network is that you can share resources such as files or peripherals (printers, scanners, etc).

• True

• False

True or False:

Malware cannot easily spread on a network that is not secured.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a service unique only to the World Wide Web?

• Lets you access social media

• Lets you access websites

• Allows you to play games online

• Allows you to message other individuals online

A hacker is a person that tries to gain unauthorised a_____ to a computer

Which of the following is the same as 1024 Kilobytes?

• 1 Byte

• 1 Megabyte

• 1 Gigabyte

• 1 Terabyte