S3 CPA SLS CPF 2 Quiz 1

A computer ................................. consists of two or more computers connected to each other for the purpose of communication and sharing of information or resources. The resources can be hardware, software or documents.

Computer networks are classified according to their .................................. area, which may be limited to a classroom or a large area covering several cities or countries.

A ​ (a)   is a network that covers a relatively small area. The devices within this type of network are usually located within a single building, such as a school or office tower.

• local area network (LAN)
• wide area network (WAN)
• Personal Area Network (PAN)
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

A ​ (a)   is a network that spans across a large geographical area and it consists of multiple LANs connected together. For example, a bank with separate offices may link all the individual LANs together to form a WAN. A large WAN can even be managed by several organisations or governments. The internet can be seen as a global WAN.

• wide area network (WAN)
• Personal Area Network (PAN)
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
• local area network (LAN)

What is the network that describe a network of devices directly connected to a single
computer, e.g., a laptop which is connected to a printer and a smartphone.

• wide area network (WAN)
• Personal Area Network (PAN)
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
• local area network (LAN)

What is the network that describe a network that spans an entire town or city.

• wide area network (WAN)
• Personal Area Network (PAN)
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
• local area network (LAN)

Some organisations may set up their network such that a part of it can only be accessed by specific users. This is known as an ..........................

...................................... is a global network which allows any user to access and share information.

Users can connect to the internet through ................................. (ISPs) which are organisations that provide services for accessing and using the internet.

What type of communication used cables to connect devices. The cables serve as the physical medium to transfer data between these devices.