Computer Networks

What do you call the cable that connects digital devices together?

• Ethernet

• Wireless

• Hub

• Router

A computer network is ...

• Collection of hardware components and computers

• Interconnected by communication channels

• Sharing of resources and information

• All of the above

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Arena Network

• Local Area Network

• Long Area Network

• Local Arena Name

Which network covers a larger geographical area?

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

A LAN makes use of external hardware such as satellites and phone lines.

• True

• False

A computer network is _______ computers connected together.

• 2

• 2 or more

• A large number

Computer networks share

• Files

• Resources

• Software

• All of the above

This device manages the network using installed network operating system software.

• Switch

• Router

• Hub

• Server

Which device should you use to control your home network so that your computers and phones can use the internet via WIFI.

• Switch

• Server

• SIM card

• Router

Which network requires a SIM Card and Cellular (mobile) towers to operate?

• Wireless Network

• Wired Network

• Mobile Network