What is the correct term for a computer that is not connected to a network?
Node
Standalone
Peripheral
Which of these is an advantage of an organisation using a network?
Centralised maintenance and updates
Reduced possibility of viruses
Reduced costs of installation
What is a possible disadvantage of connecting to a network?
Peripherals can not be shared
CPU must be upgraded
Hacking
What does LAN stand for?
Local action network
Local area network
Less able network
Which of these is an example of a wide area network (WAN)?
The internet
A school network
A home network
Which type of transmission media is used in a wireless network?
Radio waves
Fibre-optic cable
Copper wire
Which network device will forward the network data to the intended recipient only?
Gateway
Hub
Switch
Which network topology passes data around a network in one direction?
Ring
Bus
Star
Which network topology is the most reliable for sending and receiving messages?
Mesh
What is an advantage of a wireless network?
Wireless radio signals cannot be intercepted by unauthorised users
Users can move around freely and still stay connected
Many more nodes can be added without slowing down the network