GCSE Networks

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network
• Legal Access Network
• Legendary Access Node
• Local Admin Network

What does WAN stand for ?

• Weak Access Node
• Working Area Network
• Wide Area Network
• World Access Net

Choose an example of a WAN

• School
• College
• Netflix
• Single site

Why use a network?

• Share viruses
• To lose data
• To easily share documents
• To install cables

A computer network can share printers and software.

• True
• False

Your mom just bought a new computer, the store clerk told her that it is not connected to share data. Your mom's computer would be considered to be a 

• Stand Alone computer
• Router
• Network
• Terminal

A __________________ is a group of computers that are connected together to share data, hardware and software.

• Laptop
• Tablet
• Computer Network
• Digital portfolio

Networks are usually wireless or wired. What is an advantage of cable network?

• More expensive
• Less secure
• Faster transfer speeds
• More inconvenient

What is an advantage of a WiFi network?

• Slower transfer speeds
• More convenient and easier to set-up
• Less secure
• Faster transfer speeds

_{Name this piece of network hardware...}

• Network Interface Card (NIC)
• Switch
• Hub
• Cat 5 cable