Y9 Wired and wireless networks

Which of these best describes a network?

• A series of unconnected computer devices.

• A series of independent computer devices.

• A series of connected computer devices.

Which one of these best describes a star topology?

• All devices are connected to a central switch.

• All devices are connected to each other.

• The computers are all connected to a central printer.

Which one of these best describes a mesh topology?

• All devices are connected to a central switch.

• All devices are connected to each other.

• The computers are all connected to a central printer.

Which of these best describes a local area network (LAN)?

• A network that covers a small geographical area.

• A network that covers a large geographical area.

• A network connected to another network.

Which of these best describes a wide area network (WAN)?

• A network that covers a small geographical area.

• A network that covers a large geographical area.

• A network limited to just one room.

Which network hardware component must each device have to connect to a network? The component is usually built into the device.

• A router

• An Ethernet cable

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

Most networks are connected using cables. What are the most common type of cables used in a network?

• Ethernet

• Internet

• WiFi

What two types of connectivity can networks make use of?

• Bluetooth and infrared

• Blu-ray and DVD

• Wired and wireless

Which one of these best describes a router?

• A device used to print documents.

• A cable used to connect computers together.

• A device used to connect two LANs.

Which of the following best describes the Internet?

• A collection of networks connected together.

• A collection of webpages.

• A WiFi connection.