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U1 L4 Computer Networks
U1 L4 Computer Networks
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Quiz on the basics of computer networks #networks #computing #it #lan #wan #computernetwork
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What area would best describe the range a WAN covers
Tiny Area computers in a classroom
Large organization - Royal Bank ATM
Small Area computers in a school
2
"There is a danger of hacking" is a disadvantage of Networks
True
False
3
What is a network?
A set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources
a potato
a mobile phone
a single computer
4
What is a Server?
computers connected together in a company
A centralized, powerful computer (hub) which connects computers
someone who works at a resturant
allows users to access the internet
5
"Data is easy to back up" is a disadvantage of Networks
False
True
6
Which 2 answers shows disadvantages of Networks
large networks can be complicated
data is hard to backup
a danger of hacking
files can't be shared between users
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The Internet is a....
LAN
WAN
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What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
Would Allow Nachos
Whales Also Network
Wise Area Network
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What is a Topology
Something that Connects to a Network
A Type of Clothing
A technique of connecting computers - network layout
A Drink
10
What are 2 advantages of satelitte wireless internet service?
Service is not impacted by the weather
Can be expensive
It is always improving as more satelittes are launched
Available in most places
11
"Files can be shared between users" is an advantage of networks
True
False
12
What are most WAN's made up of?
one computer
Several LAN's connected together
one huge server
thousands of wifi signals
13
What area would best describe the range a LAN covers
Large Area, Fergus
Tiny Area - a classroom
Small Area, e.g - School
Huge Area - Ontario
14
Which 2 answers show some advantages of Networks
software licences may be cheaper
Files can be shared between users
managing a large network is easy
no possibility of hacking
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A server is the central point for storage and internet connection for every computer in the network
False
True
16
A school network is usually a....
LAN
WAN
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What can network computers share?
packets and files
Hardware and Software
Hardware, Software and Data
Data
18
A network of ATM machines is a....
LAN
WAN
19
Best types of wired internet connections (pick 2)
DLS
Fiber optic cable
Cable
Dial up
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What does LAN stand for?
Losing All Nachos
Local Area Network
Last Action Network
Local Australian Network
