Year 8 Unit 1 Networking

Which of the following best defines a network?

• A small area network connecting devices within a limited range

• A wide area network connecting devices across long distances

• wireless technology used for short-range communication between devices

• A type of software used to manage computer systems

What does PAN stand for in computer networking?

• Personal Area Network

• Public Access Network

• Productive Application Network

• Private Access Node

What is the main purpose of a LAN?

• to connect devices within a limited area, such as a home or office

• To connect devices across long distances, such as different cities

• To provide wireless communication between devices

• To manage computer systems and software

Which of the following best describes Bluetooth?

• A type of hardware used to protect computer systems from viruses

• A wireless technology used for short-range communication between devices

• A type of software used to manage computer networks

• A server used to authenticate users and grant access to resources

What does WAN stand for in computer networking?

• Wide Access Node

• Wireless Area Network

• Wide Area Network

• Wired Application Node

1. A PAN (Personal Area Network) is a network that connects devices within a small geographic area, such as a home or office.

• True

• False

1. A LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that connects devices within a larger geographic area, such as a school or university campus.

• True

• False

1. A WAN (Wide Area Network) is a network that covers a large geographic area, such as multiple cities or countries.

• True

• False

1. Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows devices to communicate and exchange data over short distances.

• True

• False

1. Software refers to the programs and applications that run on a computer or other electronic devices.

• True

• False