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Lan Wan Man

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Two or more computers connected close together in a local area e.g. building or office is called?
a)
WAN
b)
LAN
c)
The Internet
d)
Virtual Network
2.
Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area (e.g. county, country, globe).  What type of network is this?
a)
LAN
b)
School Network
c)
WAN
d)
The Internet
3.
What is the purpose of a LAN?
a)
To allow computers to communicate with each other in the same area
b)
To allow computers to communicate with each other - anywhere in the world
4.
What is the purpose of a WAN?
a)
To allow computers to communicate with each other in the same area
b)
To allow computers to communicate with each other - anywhere in the world
5.

The Word Wide Web (WWW) is the largest ...

a)

Local Area Network (LAN)

b)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

c)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

6.

What is an advantage of a LAN?

a)

You can share peripherals like printers.

b)

It is more secure than a standalone computer

c)

Data and information cannot be easily shared

d)

Expensive to setup.

7.
Describe what is meant by a local area network (LAN)
a)
Computers connected together over a small area, such as a building
b)
Several networks connected together over a large geographical area
8.
Describe what is meant by a wide area network (WAN)
a)
Computers connected together over a small area, such as a building
b)
Several networks connected together over a large geographical area
9.

What does LAN stand for?

a)

Logical Analogue Network

b)

Laser Assisted Network

c)

Local Area Network

10.

Which of the following statements about a network is FALSE?

a)

Resources such as printers can be shared

b)

Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network

c)

Files cannot be shared between users

11.

What is a server in a computer network?

a)

Someone who manages the network

b)

The name for a large number of computer cables

c)

A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage

12.
This is the name of the school's network...
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
MAN
d)
PAN
13.
Wireless technology used for short distance or personal area networks
a)
protocol
b)
WiFi
c)
Bluetooth
d)
MODEM
14.
The most common cabling used in networking
a)
3G
b)
4G
c)
hotspots
d)
Ethernet
15.
What does WAN stand for?
a)
Wide Area Network
b)
Wide Arena Network
c)
World Area Network
d)
World Arena Network
16.
What is an advantage of a LAN?
a)
You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.
b)
It is limited to a small area.
c)
Can cover near infinite geographical distance.
d)
Expensive to setup.
17.

The network in a school or office is usually a ..

a)

LAN

b)

PAN

c)

WAN

18.

A Wide Area Network can connect Local Area Networks together.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which of these is NOT a benefit of having a network?

a)

You can share files easily.

b)

You can make nice posters.

c)

You can share a printer, this saves money!

d)

It is easy to back up all the data as it is stored on the server.

20.

TRUE OR FALSE: A COMPUTER NETWORK is a collection of computers and devices connected together to share data.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.

Which is the largest computer network in the world?

a)

Cellular

b)

Airdrop

c)

Bluetooth

d)

The Internet

22.

TRUE OR FALSE:

A Wireless Network is a network where computers and other devices are connected physically with cables.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

23.

Which network size covers small areas such as homes, schools, and buildings?

a)

PAN

b)

LAN

c)

MAN

d)

WAN

24.

List the Network coverage sizes in order from smallest to largest.

a)

WAN, MAN, LAN, PAN

b)

LAN, PAN, WAN, MAN

c)

PAN, MAN, LAN, WAN

d)

PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN

25.
 A network is created when one device is connected . 
a)
True 
b)
False 
26.
Advantages of the network ?
a)
Expensive Hardware 
b)
Specialist staff required  
c)
Communication 
d)
Hacking