4.1.1 4.1.2 Networks Networking Quiz

Why are computers connected in a network?

• To allow multiple users to share resources and communicate with each other

• To decrease the processing power of each computer

• To prevent computers from accessing the internet

• To make computers slower

What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• A network that spans across multiple countries

• A network that is confined to a small geographic area, such as a single building

• A type of wireless communication technology

• A network that connects only two computers directly

Which of the following is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• A school’s internal network

• The internet

• A home Wi-Fi network

• A Bluetooth connection between a phone and a computer

What is the main difference between a LAN and a WAN?

• LANs cover large geographic areas, while WANs are restricted to small areas

• LANs are faster and cover smaller areas, while WANs connect LANs over larger distances

• WANs are always wireless, while LANs are always wired

• WANs do not require any hardware, while LANs do

Which device is commonly used to connect computers in a LAN?

• Router

• Satellite

• Hub or Switch

• Modem

Why is a network’s topology important?

• It determines the network's speed

• It dictates how devices are arranged and connected, impacting performance and reliability

• It controls the types of data that can be transmitted

• It determines the operating system used by the network

Which of the following is a typical use of a WAN?

• Connecting computers in a single office

• Linking different branches of a company across cities or countries

• Sharing files between two computers in a home

• Playing a video game on a console without an internet connection

What is one advantage of using a LAN?

• It allows fast data transfer between connected devices within a limited area

• It eliminates the need for internet access

• It automatically prevents unauthorized access from outside the network

• It covers a large geographical area

How does a router function in a network?

• It directs data between different networks and manages traffic between them

• It only connects two devices directly without internet access

• It speeds up the processor in a computer

• It stores and retrieves data for applications

What is the primary purpose of connecting computers in a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• To share local resources such as printers and files within a single office

• To create a small, private network within a single building

• To connect LANs across long distances, enabling communication and resource sharing over large geographic areas

• To connect two devices using Bluetooth