Network Topologies

Covers a small geographical area on a single site

• LAN

• PAN

• WAN

• SAN

The biggest WAN

• Internet

• Intranet

• Extranet

Networks require specific hardware like network interface cards.

• False

• True

In which network topology are devices connected to a central switch?

• Mesh

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

Which network topology uses a single backbone cable?

• Mesh

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

What is a protocol?

• The law of computers

• set of rules for how devices to communicate

• set of ideas of communication

• processes to which devices must obey

Which are these advantages of using computer networks?

(PICK 4)

• Networks allow users to share software stored in a main system.

• Files can easily be shared between users over a network.

• Network users can communicate via email, messaging etc

• Viruses can easily be found and dealt with by the server.

• Peripherals can be shared like printers

Which of these are disadvantages of using computer networks?

(PICK 3)

• Cost of cables and servers is expensive.

• Management of a large network is complicated, requiring specialist staff.

• A break in service means that files can become inaccessible to all people using the network.

• Speeds to access materials are slow meaning that office workers do less work.

• Allows people to work remotely on projects

What type of network topology is show in the image?

• Bus topology

• Star topology

• Line Topology

• Mesh Topology

What type of network topology is usually used in Home Networks?

• Bus Topology

• Star Topology