Unit 2.9 Networking

A stand alone computer cannot connect to the Internet or any other computer.

• true

• false

Which of the following does a computer need to connect to a network or other computer devices?

• ethernet card

• Network card

• IP Address

• WiFi

 A network is created when one device is connected . 

• True 
• False 

 A network can be a small collection of computers connected within a building  or it can be a wide collection of computers connected around the world.

• True
• False 

Disadvantages of networks ? 

• Share files 
• Viruses 
• Share Internet 
• Roaming 

Why do we network computers together?

• So they can share files and resources.
• To have sole use of a machine and avoid bandwidth limitations.

Two or more computers connected close together in a local area e.g. building or office is called?

• WAN
• LAN
• The Internet
• Virtual Network

Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area (e.g. county, country, globe).  What type of network is this?

• LAN
• School Network
• WAN
• The Internet

Which network is this? I allow computers to communicate with each other in the same building

• WAN
• LAN

Which network is this? I allow computers to communicate with each other in across the world

• LAN
• WAN