What is a network?
Two or more computers connected together for the purpose of communicating
A standalone computer
Two or more computers working at the same time
What is a LAN?
Large area network
Large arrayed network
Local area network
What are the two models of network?
Star and mesh
Client-server and peer-to-peer
Wired and wireless
What is a server?
A computer that manages and stores files
A computer that is connected to the internet
A collection of high speed computers
What is an advantage of using fibre-optic cables over twisted copper wires?
Fibre-optic cables cost less than twisted copper wires
Fibre-optic cables have a higher bandwidth than twisted copper wires
Fibre-optic cables are more flexible than twisted copper wires
What is the purpose of a router?
To broadcast messages across a network
To translate a domain name into an internet address
To send data signals across the internet
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a wireless connection?
Limited connection range
Freedom of movement
Users cannot share files
What is a node?
A type of network hub
Any device connected to a network
A type of network switch
What is meant by a network's topology?
The arrangement, or pattern, in which all nodes are connected
The model of network such as client-server or peer-to-peer
The transmission medium used, wired or wireless
Which of the following best describes a star network?
Each node is directly connected to every other node
Each node is directly connected to at least two other nodes
All nodes indirectly connect to each other through one or more switches