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WorksheetsComputer Network & The Internet (2)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of these is a problem that could occur with a network?
A virus spreading from computer to computer.
Sharing software and data.
Sharing hardware.
What is a computer called when it is not connected to a network?
A client.
A server.
A standalone.
What is a local area network?
Computers or devices that are connected over a large geographic area.
Computers or devices that are not connected together.
Computers or devices that are connected over a small geographic area.
What is an example of a local area network?
A school network.
The internet.
A standalone.
What is a wide area network?
Computers or devices that are connected over a small geographic area.
Computers or devices that are connected over a large geographic area.
Computers or devices that are not connected together.
What is an example of a wide area network?
A home network.
A standalone.
The internet.
Select three items which are resources shared on a computer network.
Data
Bridge
Storage
Internet
Packets
Bluetooth network is also known as Wired Personal Area Network?
True
False
ISP stands for Inter-Service Provider
True
False
Communication rules used by network devices is known as protocol.
True
False
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enable devices to communicate using...
Router
WLAN
Switch
Radiowaves
Identify two network hardware that can be used to setup an Ethernet LAN.
Wireless Network Interface Card
LAN Cable
Wireless Router
Switch
Identify two network hardware that can be used to setup a Wireless LAN
Wireless Network Interface Card.
Network Interface Card
Wireless Router
Switch
What is this a picture of?
Cable
Switch
Wireless router
Phone Mast
Hubs are more efficient in distributing data packets than Switches?
True
False
Which network connection is mobile, inexpensive, and is easy to set up?
Wireless
Wired
What do networks allow you to share?
information
dinner
cars
desks
How do wired networks connect to other devices?
Radio frequencies
Microwave signals
Ethernet cables
Barbed wire
What do you need to connect networks together?
keyboard
client
printer
router
Which network connection is faster and more relaiable?
Wired
Wireless
Select 3 reasons for using a network
Increased security - user access to the network is controlled
Data transfer can be controlled
Sharing resources and devices
Centralisation of data
