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What is a network in the context of computer science?

• A standalone computer with no connections.

• A single computer that provides services to other devices.

• Two or more computers connected together, usually by cables or Wi-Fi.

• A type of software that allows computers to run applications.

What is the role of a server in a computer network?

• To act as a standalone computer with no network connections.

• To serve as a central hub for services in a network, such as emails, internet access, and file storage.

• To connect individual computers directly to the internet without any additional services.

• To provide a backup system for data stored on individual computers.

What is a standalone computer?

• A computer that is connected to a network and provides services.

• A computer that is part of a wide area network.

• A computer that is not connected to a network.

• A server that provides internet access and file storage.

What allows you to share hardware, such as a printer, in a network?

• Internet

• Email

• Software

• Data

What is the primary benefit of using a network for data?

• To access your data from any computer on the network

• To send an email without a computer

• To use a printer without software

• To run different programs on the same computer

What is the internet commonly used for on a daily basis?

• To share data, news, and resources

• To send only emails

• To print documents remotely

• To run software without a network

Approximately how many people use the internet to share data, news, and resources?

• Three million

• Three hundred million

• Three billion

• Three trillion

What can expose computers and devices to hackers and viruses when they are networked together?

• Strong passwords

• Antivirus software

• A network connection

• Physical security measures

What must a hacker have to access other people's computers if there is no network connection?

• A strong password

• Physical access to the computer

• A remote office

• A travelling employee with a laptop