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Types of Computer Networks

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does LAN stand for?

a)

Logical Analogue Network

b)

Laser Assisted Network

c)

Local Area Network

2.

Which of these statements is TRUE about a LAN?

a)

A LAN connects computers in a small geographical area such as an office

b)

A modem is needed to connect a computer to a LAN

c)

A LAN consists of only one computer

3.

Which of the following networks is LEAST likely to be a WAN?

a)

The Internet

b)

A school network

c)

A network of bank cash dispensers

d)

A small shop

4.

What does WAN stand for?

a)

Wide Area Network

b)

World Area Network

c)

Wide Arena Network

5.

A computer network is connected either by cables (wired) or WiFi (wireless) or a combination of both.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Tick all the advantages of computer networks.

a)

Share data with other users

b)

Larger networks can be expensive to setup and staff

c)

Printers can be shared

d)

Communications e.g. email and text, can be sent from one computer to another

e)

Viruses can be spread if not properly protected

7.

Tick all the disadvantages of computer networks.

a)

Application servers can be used to store software in a central location

b)

Networks can have security risks

c)

File servers can store data in a central location, making it easier to keep secure and backup

d)

High amounts of traffic can cause a network to run slowly

e)

Depending on the network structure, the entire network could fail if certain elements fail

8.
What is the name for any device connected to a network? 
a)
Node
b)
Server
c)
Workstation
d)
Hub
9.
Which device routes a data packet to the specific node to which it is addressed?
a)
A Switch
b)
A Bridge
c)
A Hub
d)
A Server
10.
Before sending data over a network it is divided into small chunks named?
a)
Packets
b)
Blocks
c)
Bytes
d)
Packages
11.
What is a network?
a)
Two or more computers connected together for the purpose of communicating
b)
A standalone computer
c)
Two or more computers working in tandem
d)
A number of computers stacked one on top of the other
12.

192.168.124.1 is an example of:

(a)