Y7 Hwk 2: Network Quiz

What is a network?

• A single computer that stores data.

• A connection of two or more devices that can share resources, information, and data.

• A type of software used for communication.

• A standalone device that cannot connect to other devices.

Why do we use networks?

• To increase the cost of operations

• To share files between computers or devices that are connected to the network

• To reduce the speed of data transfer

• To limit access to devices like printers and scanners

What is an advantage of using a network in relation to devices like printers and scanners?

• They can only be accessed by one computer at a time

• They require individual maintenance for each user

• They can be accessed from any computer on the network

• They become slower when connected to a network

What happens if the file server goes down in a network?

• The network becomes faster

• Only the file server is affected, not the whole network

• The whole network will go down

• It has no effect on the network

What is a potential drawback as the size of a network increases?

• It becomes easier to manage

• It requires fewer resources to maintain

• You might need to hire a network specialist to manage it

• Network performance improves

How does the performance of a network change as more devices connect to it?

• The network performance remains the same

• The network performance improves significantly

• The network performance gets worse and it could run very slowly

• The number of devices has no impact on network performance

How many main area network types (_AN) have we leaned about?

• One

• Two

• Three

• None

Which of the following is NOT one of the main network types listed in the material?

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

• VAN

What does LAN stand for?

• Large Area Network

• Local Area Network

• Long Area Network

• Limited Access Network

What is the scope of a LAN?

• It works on a global geographical area.

• It works on a small geographical area.

• It works on an unlimited geographical area.

• It works on a national geographical area.