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What is a network?
Clients receiving data from servers
Two or more computers connected to each other
Computers in a circle
Spiders doing a job
Wireless connections use a Wi-Fi connection
True
False
Wired connection use a wired connection
True
False
Wireless connections can carry more data around the network than wired connections
True
False
What does LAN stand for?
Logical Analogue Network
Local Area Network
Laser Assisted Network
Which of these statements is TRUE about a LAN?
A LAN consists of only one computer
A LAN connects computers in a small area such as an office
A modem is needed to connect a computer to a LAN
What does a computer network allow computers to share?
Electricity
Mice
Resources
Which of the following statements about a network is FALSE?
Resources such as printers can be shared
Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network
Files cannot be shared between users
What is a server in a computer network?
Someone who manages the network
The name for a large number of computer cables
A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage
Network performance refers to how well data is transmitted through the network.
True
False
This term describes how much data can be transferred over a connection in a given time.
Transmission media
Bandwidth
Contention ratio
The number of users on a network can affect the network performance
True
False
What is the purpose of a router?
A router forwards data packets between computer networks until it reaches its destination.
Shares Internet connection on a LAN
Protects the server from hackers and viruses
Which device is not intelligent as it sends data to all computers on a network which causes a reduction in network speed?
Switch
Hub
Router
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Which of the following is a true about a server?
A computer that holds data to be shared with other computers. A web server stores and shares websites.
A group of interconnected computers/devices.
A person who tries to gain unauthorised access to a computer.
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