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WorksheetsCOMPUTER NETWORK TYPES
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 28mins
A network that is designed for one person only.
HAN
WAN
PAN
WLAN
A network used in offices or schools which is slightly bigger than a PAN and a HAN.
PAN
HAN
WAN
LAN
A network that connects more than one LAN together in different places, like cities or buildings, into one huge network.
HAN
LAN
WAN
PAN
The biggest network in the world is known as the...
Wide Area Network
Global Area Network
Internet
Telkom
A network which uses ethernet cables or fibre-optic cables to transfer data between computers connected to a network.
Wireless network
Wired network
A network where the devices are connected via radiowaves or microwaves and not through cables.
Wired network
Wireless network
A unique address assigned to your internet.
Home address
Wifi password
IP Address
Pick two advantages of a PAN
Easy to set up.
Could cause health issues due to microwaves and radiowaves
Saves space since there are little to no wires needed.
it is expensive because you have to buy digital devices to set it up.
Add two disadvantages of a PAN
the data transfers slowly
You are limited in distance by 10 metres.
it is reliable and stable for devices in 10 metres of the network.
it is portable so you can move around easily with your PAN
A company that provides you with access to the internet.
IP
ISP
Modem
Router
Two hardware devices you need to create a PAN
Smartphone
Computer
Mousepad
USB
What is the easiest way to transfer data in a PAN?
Use a USB cable and connect your phone to your laptop.
List three network devices that are needed for a network.
usb
switch
modem
router
A piece of hardware in the computer where the ethernet cable plugs into in order to give the computer access to the internet.
NIC (Network Interface Controller)
USB port
Motherboard
What are the three common types of computer Networks?
ROM, MAN, LAN
RAM, WAN, LAN
MAN, LAN, WAN
NONE OF THE ABOVE
What does the acronym LAN mean?
Local Area Network
Local Access Network
Line And Networking
Line-less Networking
Define LAN
Connected devices share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area
Normally find within a business and school
These are computers that share resources over a large area
None of the above
Arrange the following Types of Networks according to their size, from largest to smallest?
LAN, WAN, MAN
WAN, LAN, MAN
MAN, LAN, WAN
WAN, MAN, LAN
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
World Area Network
Wide Arena Network
What is a key advantage of a WLAN compared to a LAN?
Higher data transfer speeds
Lower installation and maintenance costs
Lower latency
Greater coverage area
Which of the following is a disadvantage of WLANs?
Mobility and flexibility
Limited security options
Limited coverage area
Dependence on physical cables
