What is the purpose of a network?

To connect devices and share resources

What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?

LAN covers a small area, WAN covers a large area

a system that filters data from external networks

What is the primary function of a server?

to provide resources or services to clients

Which of these is true about WANs?

They connect multiple LANs together

a network that connects devices within a limited area

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1
What is a client?
a router
Any computer or device connected to a network
laptops and iPads
a customer
2
What is a router?
the internet
a security that inspects data packets
any computer or device connected to a network
a device that forwards data packets between computer networks
3
Which of these is an example of a LAN?
the internet
a city-wide network
a satellite network
a school network
4
What does WAN stand for?
Wave Area Network
Wide Area Network
Western Area Network
Wide-ranging Area Network
5
A network that interconnects computers, peripherals and devices in only one location is called a...
Local Area Network
Location Computer Network
Local Access Network
Wide Area Network
6
Which of these is not a component of a LAN?
switch
modem
CPU
router
7
What is a server?
Any computer
A computer that provides data to other computers
A waiter at a restaurant
a router
8
What is the purpose of a network?
To create apps
To make phone calls
To connect devices and share resources
To watch movies and play games online
9
Wireless data transmission is transmitted using...
EFT
radio waves
none of the above
electricity
10
What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?
WAN is only used for businesses, LAN is not
They are the same
LAN is faster than WAN
LAN covers a small area, WAN covers a large area
11
What does LAN stand for?
Line Area Network
Long Area Network
Large Area Network
Local Area Network
12
A computer network is a set of connected...
cables
routers
people
devices
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What does CPU stand for?
Computer Programming Unit
Central Programming Unit
Central Processing Unit
Computer Processing Unit
14
What is a firewall?
a data backup system
a device that connects other devices to the internet
a system that filters data from external networks
a system that speeds up internet connections
15
What device is usually used to connect multiple devices in a LAN?
switch
monitor
hard drive
computer
16
What type of cable is commonly used to connect devices in a wired LAN?
USB cable
fibre optic cable
ethernet cable
coaxial cable
17
What is the primary function of a server?
to connect devices to the internet
to provide resources or services to clients
to run software applications only
to store data permanently
18
Which of these is true about WANs?
They cannot be wireless
They connect multiple LANs together
They are usually slower than LANs
They are only used in homes
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What is a LAN?
a network that backs up data
a network that connects computers over long distances
a network that connects devices within a limited area
a network that provides internet to mobile devices

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