Fundamentals of Computer Networks

What is a computer network?

• Two or more computers that are connected to share data and information.

• A single computer used for personal tasks.

• A device used to print documents.

• A program used to write code.

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a computer network?

• To connect computers for sharing data and information.

• To increase the size of a computer screen.

• To store files on a single computer.

• To play games offline.

If you wanted to share a file between two computers, what would you need to set up?

• A computer network

• A printer

• A keyboard

• A monitor

Which of the following is an advantage of using computer networks?

• Increased risk of malware spreading between devices

• Enables the sharing of resources, which may reduce overall costs

• Network hardware can be expensive and require maintenance

• Networks can be difficult to manage

What is a disadvantage of keeping files on a central server in a computer network?

• Data can be backed up more easily

• Increases flexibility of users

• Network hardware can be expensive and require maintenance

• Enables sharing of resources

How does a computer network increase the flexibility of users?

• By making it difficult to manage the network

• By allowing users to access their data and files from any device on the network

• By increasing the risk of malware

• By requiring technicians to be employed

Why might larger computer networks require technicians to be employed?

• Because data can be backed up more easily

• Because networks can be difficult to manage

• Because sharing resources reduces costs

• Because users can access files from any device

A school is considering setting up a computer network. Which of the following should they consider as a potential disadvantage?

• Enables sharing of printers and reduces costs

• Allows data to be backed up more easily

• Increased risk of malware spreading between devices

• Increases flexibility for users

Which of the following is an advantage of using computer networks?

• Increased risk of malware spreading between devices.

• Enables the sharing of resources, which may reduce overall costs.

• Network hardware can be expensive and require maintenance.

• Networks can be difficult to manage.

What is a disadvantage of keeping files on a central server in a computer network?

• Data can be backed up more easily.

• Increased flexibility for users.

• Network hardware can be expensive and require maintenance.

• Enables sharing of resources.