Networks Recap Quiz

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Arena Network
• Local Area Network
• Long Area Network
• Local Arena Name

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network
• Wide Arena Network
• World Area Network
• World Arena Network

Which network?: Networks connected over a large geographical area? The internet is an example of this.

• LAN

• WAN

• WPAN

Which network? : Devices connected over a small geographical area

• LAN

• WAN

• WPAN

Which network? : Used to pair a device and peripheral over a small distance. This network uses bluetooth.

• LAN

• WAN

• WPAN

Hardware required to connect a LAN to a WAN

• WiFi Extender

• Modem

• Switch

• Server

Identify threats to a network

• Phishing

• Hackers

• Spyware

• Virus

Identify the advantages of a Local Area Network (LAN)

• Can share files

• Can share resources (printer etc)

• Computers can be centrally controlled/managed

• Users can communicate with each other

What is the purpose of anti-malware software?

• To prevent malicious software from infecting your device

• To stop hackers

• To prevent spam emails

• To protect you from scams

Which security measure?:

Controls which programs can send or receive data packets from your computer or network.

• Firewall

• Anti-malware

• Password

• Encryption