Worksheets1.3 Networks (L5)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a standalone computer?
A computer that is not connected to a network
A computer that is being used as a server
A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
A computer that is used by only one person
Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN?
It covers a wide geographical area
Computers are connected together using a leased line or a satellite
Users can share files and peripherals
Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate
Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN?
It covers a small geographical area
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
It is contained within one building
Users are not able to share files and peripherals
Question 4: Which of these statements is true?
A client-server network has a central computer that provides services to the rest of the network
A client-server network is cheap and easy to set up
A client-server network cannot be used to share files
Each computer on a client-server network is maintain separately
Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-per network?
In a large organisation
In a home
In a large office
Across several offices in a company
Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network?
Antivirus scans can be run across all computers from one computer
All software updates can be run across all computers from one computer
All computers can be maintained from one computer
Files and peripherals can be shared
What is not a benefit of networking?
Share hardware
Share software
Share viruses
Share workstations
What is a disadvantage of a Mesh network
Redundant connections
Slower than Star
No single point of failure
Expansion doesn't disrupt the network
Which network topology needs a switch or hub?
Mesh
Partial Mesh
Star
Bus
Which network topology cannot use WiFi technology?
Mesh
Star
Partial Mesh
Every topology can use WiFi
