6 Low Stakes - Networks

1. Which of these best describes a computer network?

• one or more computer connected together
• Two or more devices connected together
• Phones and tablets connected to the WiFi
• A school's computer are all connected to a central server

2. Look at the image below. What is labelled "A"?

• A server
• A switch
• A main frame
• A client

3. What is the function of a network's server?

• It allows a connection to the internet
• It stores data (client data and software data)
• It stores data - all your deleted images and video
• It tells the clients what to do - it's the boss

4. Look at the image below. What is labelled "B"?

• A router
• A client
• A server
• A switch

5. What's the function of a switch?

• Transmits data between a server and clients
• It joins all the clients and the switches
• It stores client data
• It stores data associated with software

6. Look at the image below. What is labelled "C"?

• A client
• A server
• A switch
• A hub

7. Which is true of a client in a network?

• There is usually only one client in a network
• A server requests data from the client
• A client requests data from a server
• A client does not rely on a server to function properly

8. Which is an advantage of a LAN?

• Files are stored on the central server - once used, they are deleted
• People can be downloaded from the cloud
• Files can not be shared at all - data is private
• Files can be stored and shared with other network users

9. Which is an advantage of a LAN?

• Printers do not run out of toner or ink
• Networks can share hardware, such as printers
• Printers can get red squares around them
• You have to be in the same room as the printer to use it

10. Which is an advantage of a LAN?

• Computers will never run out of the internet
• Software can be installed manually on every computer
• Servers can update the software on all clients
• Servers do not have to be used because they are expensive