GCSE Level Key Terminology - 1.3

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Long Area Network

• Limited Area Network

Which of the following best describes a LAN?

• A network covering a small geographic area

• A network covering a large geographic area

• A network covering multiple countries

• A network covering an entire continent

Who typically owns the hardware for a LAN?

• The organization using it

• A third-party service provider

• The government

• A global corporation

Which of the following is NOT a method of connecting devices in a LAN?

• Satellite communication

• UTP cable

• Ethernet cable

• Wi-Fi access points

What does WAN stand for in computer networks?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Area Network

• Wide Access Network

• Wireless Access Network

Which of the following best describes a WAN?

• A network covering a small geographic area

• A network covering a large geographic area

• A network used for personal devices

• A network used only for wireless connections

Who typically owns and manages the infrastructure of a WAN?

• Individual users

• Telecommunication companies

• Local businesses

• Government agencies

What types of connections are used in a WAN?

• Telephone lines, fibre optic cables, or satellite links

• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or infrared

• Ethernet cables, USB cables, or HDMI cables

• Coaxial cables, power lines, or radio waves

What does a client do in a client-server network?

• Controls access and security to one shared file store

• Manages access to the internet

• Makes requests to the server for data and connections

• Runs a backup of data

What is one of the responsibilities of a server in a client-server network?

• Making requests to the client for data

• Controlling access and security to one shared file store

• Managing access to the internet, shared printers, and email services

• Running a backup of data