A wide area network (WAN) ...

connects two or more LANs together

connects two or more computers together

A network of computers in the same building.

A long distance communication network.

A high speed network that can carry voice.

A collection of local networks.

If the main cable on a bus fails what happens?

Some of the computers will still work

What is the main function of a router in a home network?

To connect multiple devices to the Internet

Select some Advantages of a Computer Network

Documents and files can easily be shared with others on the network

You can access your files from any device on the network Large computer networks need skilled people to manage the

Backups can be created easily as all files are stored on a central server

Large computer networks need skilled people to manage them

If a lot of people use the network at once, it can become slow

Select some Disadvantages of a Computer Network

If the file server breaks down, the whole network will stop working

Hackers might get access to the network

Large computer networks need skilled people to manage them

Files are secure as you need a Username & Password to view them

What is a Network Enabled Device ?

A device that can connect to a network and communicate with other devices.

A device that is used for network security purposes only.

A device that can only connect to the internet without communication capabilities.

A device that requires a physical connection to operate.

What is the function of a Router ?

The function of a router is to connect different networks and route data between them.

A router is used to amplify Wi-Fi signals.

A router is a type of firewall that blocks unwanted traffic.

A router is responsible for storing data on a local device.

What are the disadvantages of the Ring Topology network ?

Disadvantages of Ring Topology include network disruption from node failure, difficult troubleshooting, complex device management, and performance degradation with more devices.

Easy troubleshooting and maintenance

Improved performance with more devices

In a Ring Topology Network. What happens if someone pulls out a cable anywhere on the network ?

All devices in the network lose connectivity.

Only the devices on either side of the cable lose connectivity.

The network continues to function normally.

Only the device that pulled the cable loses connectivity.

In a Bus Topology Network. What happens when a cable at the PC is removed ?

The PC loses network connectivity, but the rest of the network remains operational.

All other PCs lose connectivity as well.

The PC continues to function normally with no impact.

Only the PC remains operational without any issues.

The entire network goes down immediately.

As a mean evil hacker how can you disrupt the whole network of a Bus Topology network ?

Physically disconnect the main cable.

Use a router to segment the network

Install a firewall to block all traffic

Increase the bandwidth of the network

Encrypt all data packets transmitted over the network

What are data packets ?

Data packets are units of data formatted for transmission over a network, containing both payload and control information.

Data packets are large files that cannot be transmitted over the internet.

Data packets are physical devices used to connect networks.

Data packets are only used for storing data on hard drives.

Data packets are a type of software application for data analysis.

Takes different routes to arrive at their destination.

are wrapped with the destination of the requesting computer

contains the contents of a webpage or document broken into smaller packets

are packets of sweets that networks enjoy

What are the difference between LAN and WAN ?

LAN is for local connections, while WAN is for long-distance connections.

LAN is slower than WAN, which is faster for local connections.

LAN connects multiple cities, while WAN connects devices in a single room.

LAN is used for global connections, while WAN is for local connections.

WAN is only used for wireless connections, while LAN is wired.

How do smartphones connect to the internet when Wi-Fi is not available?

Through underground fiber optic cables

Through direct physical connections

What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

To connect devices to a network

What is the function of a Wi-Fi card?

To connect devices to a network

What is a computer network?

A number of computing devices connected together to share resources

A server that controls all computers in an area

A single computer connected to the internet

Only wireless devices connected to each other

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is a group of computers connected
together.

Network

Netbreak

Internet

Networth

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The computer you use at home or school would be
called a ______________ in a network.

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Workforce

Workstation

Worktomuch

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This is an example of a ______________.

Wide Area Network

Local Area Network

Personal Area Network

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What is an example of a LAN

Internet

Desktop

school network

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A computer network is ___ connected together.

One computer

Two or more computers

A printer and a computer

A keyboard, monitor and a mouse

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What does WAN stand for?

Whale Area Network

Wide Area Network

Windows Area Network

Wave Area Network

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Year 9 : Computer Networks

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This is an example of a ______________.

What is an example of a LAN

A computer network is ___ connected together.

What does WAN stand for?

What type of topology is this?

What topology is this?

What type of topology is this?

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