Networks 01

A computer network is a group of

• computers linked togehter

• devices linked together

• switches and routers linked together

• smart phones linked together

Computer networks fall into different types, one if these is a WAN, which stands for;

• Wireless Area Network

• WiFi Available Netwrok

• Wireless Access Network

• Wide Area Network

A LAN is a collection of devices connected together in one physical location.

• True

• False

A LAN is limited to only a few devices and users.

• True

• False

In a Local Area Network, which of the following are true;

• Computers can operate Ad-Hoc with one another.

• Computers can rely on servers to share resouces.

• Servers connect the network to the Internet.

• Shared resources may include printers and scanners

In a home, you have an Internet router, laptops, TVs, mobile phones and tablets... together this type of network is a;

• PAN

• WAN

• LAN

• SAN

A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a collection of Limited Area Networks (LANs) communicating with one another.

• True

• False

The Internet is the world's largest example of a

• PAN

• WWAN

• WAN

• LAN

In a Wide Area Network (WAN), connections are made

• Using high-speed lines

• via Microwave links

• connecting via Satellite uplinks

• with FO cables

In a WAN, if a server goes offline, the remaining connections are all lost.

• True

• False