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WorksheetsY6 L2 Understanding Digital Networks
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What role does the network interface card play in a computer?
It stores files
It breaks data into packets and reassembles them
It displays images
It connects to the internet
Which device is responsible for connecting the school to the internet?
Switch
Web server
Internet gateway
Router
What does a web server do in a network?
Connects devices wirelessly
Passes packets along the network
Receives questions and sends back answers
Connects the school to the internet
Why might a wireless connection be preferred for a home security camera placed outside?
It provides faster speeds
It is easier to install without cables
It offers more security
It is more reliable
Why do wired networks generally provide faster speeds than wireless networks?
Wired networks use slower routers.
Wired networks have more users connected at once.
Wired networks use separate ethernet cables for each device.
Wired networks are often bogged down by unexpected traffic.
How do wired networks offer better security compared to wireless networks?
Wired networks do not use firewalls.
Wired networks are not monitored for suspicious activity.
Wired networks are protected from unauthorized access with security applications.
Wired networks are more accessible to everyone.
What is one advantage of setting up a wireless network in an school?
It requires more cables.
It allows employees to access the network from anywhere in the office.
It is more expensive to set up.
It is harder to implement BYOD policies.
A data packet is ...
websites and documents recieved by networks
envelopes sent electronically
data broken into smaller parts and transmitted through a network
little bits of information
(LAN) stands for ...
Learning and Naplan
Local Area Network
Large Area Network
Logistical Apps Network
(WAP) The Wireless Access Point ...
is where sound waves are transferred accross the school
controls all electrical items in the network
sends the signal from the switch to the devices being used.
is a large server that provides a battery for all devices
