Year 11 Computing

A cabled network used in one building.

• WAN

• WLAN

• LAN

This network is connected without cables.

• WAN

• WLAN

• LAN

This type of network is used to transmit data between Europe and North America.

• WAN

• LAN

• WLAN

Which of the three main topologies rely on a single main cable to transmit data packets?

• Ring
• Star
• Bus

Messages in a ring network can flow in both directions.

• TRUE
• FALSE

A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data

• Saboteur

• Hacker

• Fraudster

• Criminal

Hardware/software that protects a network from hostile intrusion that could compromise confidentiality or result in data corruption.

• Blocking app

• Firewall

• Anti-virus software

• Password

The process of converting data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access

• Program

• Coding

• Encryption

• Algorithm

The illegal use, copying or distributing of software without ownership or legal rights.

• Counterfeiting

• Software piracy

• Internet piracy

• Impersonation

Which of the following operating systems can you freely modify if you choose?

• OS X
• iOS
• BlackBerry
• Linux