Computer Networks Quiz

Give two reasons for connecting computers in a network.

Describe one way a local area network (LAN) is different from a wide area network (WAN).

A network has a speed of 17.08 megabits per second. Identify the equivalent speed in bits per second.

• 17,080

• 17,080,000

• 17,080,000,000

• 17,080,000,000,000

Define the term 'latency'.

Data is split up into packets for transmission over a network. Each device on a network has a unique identifier that is used when sending or receiving packets of data. State the name of the unique identifier.

Identify the item included between the header and the footer in a data packet.

• Data being sent

• Destination address

• Packet number

• Public key

Describe how a firewall protects a local area network (LAN).

State the name of an email protocol.

Explain one disadvantage of using a star network topology.

State the purpose of a mnemonic.