Network and its types

A computer network is a system of:

• two or more computing devices connected to one another

• Data transfer and information storage

• Sharing devices like scanners

• A whole lot of individual machines working on their own

Select 3 reasons for using a network

• Increased security - user access to the network is controlled

• Data transfer can be controlled

• Sharing resources and devices

• Centralisation of data

Communication medium transfers data and information between computing devices in a network. Communication media include:

• Wi-Fi

• coaxial cable

• UTP

• Fibre Optic

• Routers

The computers in Peter's office building are linked so that staff can share files and printers. This type of network is known as .

• WAN

• GAN

• PAN

• LAN

What is this an image of?

• Star
• Bus
• WAN
• LAN

What type of network is this?

• Star
• Mesh
• LAN
• WAN

Choose an example of a WAN

• School
• College
• Netflix
• Single site

What type of network would be created if you and a friend used Bluetooth to transfer a photo from one mobile to another?

• LAN

• PAN

• WAN

• WLAN

Which of the following hardware devices is most likely to be shared on a network?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Printer

How are computers on a virtual network connected?

• Using satellites
• Using cables
• Using WiFi
• Using software