Networking

What is a computer network?

• A group of interconnected computers and devices

• A single computer system

• A software application

• A computer hardware component

Which of the following best defines a computer network?

• A network of cables

• A collection of viruses

• A system of interconnected computers and devices

• A group of unrelated computers

What is the primary purpose of a computer network?

• To enhance security

• To limit access to resources

• To share resources and information

• To isolate individual computers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of computer networking?

• Resource sharing

• Increased communication

• Decreased security

• Centralized management

Which term refers to a network of computers and devices within a limited area?

• LAN

• WAN

• MAN

• PAN

What does a computer network allow users to do?

• Decrease productivity

• Increase isolation

• Share resources and information

• Limit access to data

The primary purpose of a school library is to share ............. and ............

(a)  

A PAN is a network used for communication among devices in close (a)   of a person.

What is the main purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• To connect computers and devices over a large geographical area

• To provide internet access to a single computer

• To connect computers and devices within a limited area

• To store large amounts of data

Which of the following best describes a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• A network of interconnected computers and devices within a limited area

• A system of interconnected computers and devices

• A network that covers a large geographical area

• A group of unrelated computers