Types of Networks - LANs and WANs

What does LAN stand for?

• Logical Analogue Network

• Laser Assisted Network

• Local Area Network

To log onto a network, what do you usually need?

• A user ID and password

• A fast connection

• Specialist software

Which of the following statements about a network is FALSE?

• Resources such as printers can be shared

• Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network

• Files cannot be shared between users

Which of these statements is TRUE about a LAN?

• A LAN connects computers in a small geographical area such as an office

• A modem is needed to connect a computer to a LAN

• A LAN consists of only one computer

What is a server in a computer network?

• Someone who manages the network

• The name for a large number of computer cables

• A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralised file storage

Which of the following networks is LEAST likely to be a WAN?

• The Internet

• A school network

• A network of bank cash dispensers

• A small shop

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• World Area Network

• Wide Arena Network

A peripheral device is connected to a computer and is used to put information into and get information out of a computer.

• True

• False

Tick all that are examples of peripheral devices.

• Printer

• ROM

• Scanner

• Keyboard

• HDD

With these types of networks there is more control over security e.g. anti‐virus software, firewalls, usernames/passwords and account management.

• LAN

• WAN