Computer Hardware and Networking Worksheet

Which computer hardware component is the key element that fundamentally makes the entire computer function?

• CPU

• RAM

• ROM

• GUI

Which of the following would be considered an output device?

• keyboard

• microphone

• headphones

• calculator

Higher ____ is the equivalent of the computer having more brainpower to perform multiple or intense functions.

• CPU

• ROM

• RAM

• GUI

Your computer stutters and slows down when you run multiple tabs in your internet browser. One piece of hardware you could upgrade to help directly with this problem is:

• RAM

• ROM

• GUI

• Output

Which type of network can be secured entirely through physical safeguards?

• LAN

• WLAN

• WAN

• VPN

You have a remote employee who needs to access client files that are stored locally in your network but are not accessible through the World Wide Web. You need to establish a:

• LAN

• WLAN

• WAN

• VPN

You interact with this course by reading materials and submitting assignments through a:

• LAN

• WLAN

• WAN

• VPN

You want to create a relatively small network that your employees can easily access via their smartphones or tablets. The best solution is a:

• LAN

• WLAN

• WAN

• VPN

Which network relies on a wireless router to work?

• LAN

• WLAN

• WAN

• VPN

Which network requires you to have dedicated software on your machine in order to work?

• LAN

• WLAN

• WAN

• VPN