Year 8 Network Revision

What is a client in a network?

• A computer that requests data from the server
• A computer that stores all files
• A device that prints documents
• A type of router

What device sends data to the correct computer on a network?

• Switch
• Router
• Printer
• Server

What is one advantage of a computer network?

• It makes computers slower
• It allows file sharing
• It removes the internet
• It deletes data

What hardware can be shared on a network?

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Printer
• Monitor

Why might WiFi signal become weaker?

• Short cables
• Distance from router
• Too many keyboards
• Small monitor

What can block or weaken WiFi signals?

• Walls and floors
• Computer screens
• Keyboards
• Speakers

What is a disadvantage of using an Ethernet cable?

• Less reliable connection
• Slower internet
• Movement is restricted
• Weak signal

Who usually owns the equipment in a LAN?

• Broadband company
• School or organisation
• Internet users
• Government

What type of cable is commonly used in a LAN?

• Fibre optic cable
• Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable
• Power cable

What connects different LANs together in a WAN?

• Keyboards
• Routers
• Printers
• Switches