IGCSE ICT Networks

What does LAN stand for?

• Logical Analogue Network
• Laser Assisted Network
• Local Area Network

What is a server in a computer network?

• The name for a large number of computer cables
• Someone who manages the network
• A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralised file storage

A computer network is ___ connected together.

• One computer
• Two or more
• Three or more
• Four or more

What does WAN stand for?

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

What is an advantage of a LAN?

• You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.
• It is limited to a small area.
• Can cover near infinite geographical distance.
• Expensive to setup.

is a needed requirement to make an internet connection?

• Pencil
• Table
• Modem
• Camera

WAP stands for?

• Wireless Accessible Points
• Wireless Access Point
• Wired Able Place
• Wired Able Point

Which of these is NOT an advantage of networks?

• Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners
• Possible to communicate globally
• Can protect against viruses
• PCs can be backed up and updated by one central PC

Data is stored where, in a client-server network?

• Centrally
• On each PC
• In the switch
• In the hub

What is a client?

• Powerful Computers that provide services to other computers
• Computers that ask for the services a server provides
• Physical connection between devices
• A circuitboard with the components to send/receive data