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WorksheetsWired and Wireless networks #1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does LAN stand for?
Limited Area Network
Laser Assisted Network
Local Area Network
Local Aerial Network
Which of these statements is TRUE about a LAN?
A LAN connects computers in a small area such as an office or a small site
A modem is needed to connect a computer to a LAN
A LAN consists of only one computer
A LAN can connect geographically distant sites together
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
Wide Arena Network
World Area Network
World Aerial Network
What is an advantage of a LAN?
You can share peripherals like printers.
It is more secure than a standalone computer
Data and information cannot be easily shared
Expensive to setup.
What is the piece of hardware pictured?
Network Interface Card
Switch
Router
Modem
What is the hardware pictured?
Unshielded Twisted Pair cable
Fibre Optic cable
What is the hardware pictured?
Unshielded Twisted Pair cable
Fibre Optic cable
What is the minimum number of devices required for a functioning network?
1
2
10
20
Which of these IS an advantage of copper cables over fibre optic cables?
They are more robust
They enable data to travel faster
They are cheaper than fibre optic cables
They can be used over longer distances
Which of these is the correct explanation of bandwidth?
BANDWIDTH is the speed at which data travels through a network
BANDWIDTH is the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time
BANDWIDTH is the number of directions that data can travel in
A MAC address is.....
The address of a device on the World Wide Web
The address of a website or server
An identifier assigned to a particular type of device on a network
A unique address assigned to a device on a network
Which of these statements about the advantages of networks, are true? (1 - 4)
They enable data to be shared between different users and devices
Sending data via a network ensures that it is safe from viruses
Organisations can save money on buying peripherals, as devices can be shared on a network
No additional staff / equipment is needed
What does "MAC" stand for in "MAC ADDRESS"?
Media Access Card
Multi Area Connection
Media Access Control
Multi Access Connector
The purpose of a SWITCH is....
To allow a computer to connect to the internet
To enable devices on a network to connect with each other and send/receive data
To enable one network to connect to another network
To support wireless networking
