Computer Networks for AQA A Level

What does the word Topology mean?

• The type of devices on the network

• The way connections on a network are configured

• The method of sending data on a network

• The study of network

What is a LAN?

• Network that covers a Large area, for example a city

• Network that covers an area such as a country

• Network that covers a small geographic distance

• Network that links countries together

What sort of network is shown here?

• Ring

• Bus

• Mesh

• Star

If a cable fails on this type of network what will happen?

• The network will stop working

• The network will no longer connect to the internet

• One computer or device will be inaccessible

• Nothing will happen

What type of network is shown here?

• Star

• Ring

• Bus

• Mesh

What type of network is shown here?

• Star

• Ring

• Bus

• Mesh

Computer networks exist to

• Allow you to play games

• Provide internet connections

• Share resources and data

• Allow Google to function

If the main cable on this network fails what will happen?

• One machine will be offline

• Some computers after the break will not work

• The whole network will fail

• Nothing will happen

An organisation has several offices with a linked network in the local town. What kind of network would this be?

• LAN

• WAN

• Mesh

• GAN

The school has several networked computer rooms. What kind of network is this?

• LAN

• WAN

• Mesh

• GAN