WorksheetsY7 Networks Homework 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is a computer network
A computer network is when a computer is not connected to other computers.
A computer network is when two or more computers are connected together to allow them to communicate.
Rules that govern communication are known as protocols.
True
False
A network cable connects together different devices.
They have plastic plugs that connect into sockets on devices.
The cable is made up of a number of copper wires.
Data can be sent in both directions across a cable.
A network cable is also known as an.....
eatnet cable
e- net cable
ethernet cable
extra cable
A ___ connects a number of computers together within the same room or building. The --- has ports that allow cables to be plugged into it from each connected computer. When a __ receives a message from a computer, it passes the message on to all of the computers connected to it.
What is the missing piece of hardware? It is the same for each missing word. It has 3 letters.
(a)
What is a server?
A robot which serves food
A powerful computer which provides services to a network
What is a router used for in a computer network?
Help you to navigate to where you are going
Used to connect two separate networks together across the internet
A tool used for cutting wood
●Wired networks send data along cables.
●Wireless networks send data through the air using radio waves.
True or False?
True
False
Name 3 Wireless technologies that you know of.
● (a) is the amount of data that can be moved from one point to another in a given time. Higher bandwidth = more data per second.
Fill in the missing word.
Bandwidth is measured in......
Barts per second
Bytes per second
Bits per second
Which has the higher bandwidth. Broadband or 4g mobile phone data.
4g
Broadband
Investigate and write a paragraph on the advantages of 5g Mobile phone data.
