Yr 8 Networks Re-Cap

I am two or more computers connected together over a small geographical area - what am I?

• Local area network (LAN)
• Wide area network (WAN)

I am two or more networks connected together over a large geographical area - what am I?

• Local area network (LAN)
• Wide area network (WAN)

I am the name given to a computer connected to other computers on a network

• Standalone
• Workstation

I am the name given to a computer not connected to other computers on a network

• Standalone
• Workstation

Define what is meant by a 'file server'

• A device used to move packets around a network and to and from the internet
• A powerful computer that stores and shares files with users on a network

Define what is meant by a 'router'

• A device used to move packets around a network and to and from the internet
• A powerful computer that stores and shares files with users on a network

What is the name of the cable used in a wired network?

• Fibre optic
• Twisted pair
• Ethernet cable
• Coaxial cable

Which network topology is this?

• Bus
• Star
• Ring
• Tree

Which network topology is this?

• Bus
• Star
• Ring
• Tree

Which network topology is this?

• Bus
• Star
• Ring
• Tree