Year 8 Networks, wired and wireless

What is a network?

• A single computer

• A connection of devices

• A type of software

• A type of hardware

Which of the following is a type of network?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

What does bandwidth measure?

• The number of devices connected

• The amount of data transferred per second

• The speed of a single device

• The size of a file

Which of the following is an example of a wired connection?

• Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth

• Ethernet cable

• Infrared

What is the main advantage of wireless networks?

• Faster speeds

• No need for physical cables

• More secure

• Cheaper to set up

What is downloading?

• Sending data to the internet

• Receiving data from the internet

• Storing data on a USB

• Deleting data from a device

Which unit is commonly used to measure internet download speeds in Great Britain?

• Miles per hour

• Kilograms per second

• Megabits per second (Mbps)

• Ounces per minute

What is uploading?

• Sending data to the internet

• Receiving data from the internet

• Copying data to a CD

• Printing a document

Which of the following is a limitation of uploading data?

• It is always faster than downloading

• It requires more storage space

• It can be slower than downloading

• It uses less bandwidth

Which type of network is typically used in a small office or home?

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)