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Quiz on the basics of computer networks #networks #computing #it #lan #wan #computernetwork
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What does LAN stand for?
Last Action Network
Losing All Nachos
Local Area Network
Local Australian Network
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"Files can be shared between users" is an advantage of networks
True
False
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What is a network?
a potato
a single computer
a mobile phone
a number of computers linked together
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a service that a server can provide is File Storage or Email
False
True
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A network of ATM machines is a....
WAN
LAN
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2 Advantages of a Ring Topology
Difficult to identify problems
Data travels in one direction (less collisions)
No Data Collisions
If the cable breaks the whole network goes down
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which answer shows an advantage of Networks
Files can be shared between users
software licences may be cheaper
managing a large network is easy
no possibility of hacking
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What area would best describe the range a WAN covers
Huge Area - London
Small Area, e.g - School
Large Area, e.g - Ruislip
Tiny Area - a classroom
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What area would best describe the range a LAN covers
Huge Area - London
Small Area, e.g - School
Large Area, e.g - Ruislip
Tiny Area - a classroom
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which answer shows an disadvantage of Networks
files can't be shared between users
data is hard to backup
large networks can be complicated
a danger of hacking
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"There is a danger of hacking" is a disadvantage of Networks
True
False
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What can network computers share?
packets and files
Data
Hardware, Software and Data
Hardware and Software
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A school network is usually a....
LAN
WAN
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What does WAN stand for?
Whales Also Network
Would Allow Nachos
Wise Area Network
Wide Area Network
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"Data is easy to back up" is a disadvantage of Networks
False
True
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What are most WAN's made up of?
one huge server
thousands of wifi signals
Several LAN's connected together
one computer
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What is a Topology
A Type of Clothing
A Network Layout
A Drink
Something that Connects to a Network
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What is a Server?
a computer
A powerful computer that provides services to a network
something that serves you items
allows users to access the internet
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2 Advantages of a Star Topology
Expensive
Good Security
Very Reliable
Extra Hardware may be needed
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Which of these is a Topology?
Comet
Moon
Sun
Star
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The Internet is a....
LAN
WAN
