Networks Quiz

What is a network?

• A group of printers

• A number of computer systems connected together

• A single computer system

• A collection of software

What is an advantage of a network?

• Isolated data/files

• Individual maintenance

• Centralised backup

• Limited communication

What is a disadvantage of a network?

• Minimal network collisions

• Quick and easy setup

• Low security

• Easier to monitor network activity

What is required to connect a computer to a network?

• USB cable

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• Bluetooth adapter

• HDMI cable

What is a LAN?

• A network with wireless connections

• A network in different countries

• A network in the same building or on the same site

• A network with limited connectivity

What does a switch do in a network?

• Copies all packets of data to all devices on the network

• Analyzes each packet of data and sends it to the computer it was intended for

• Joins together two networks that use different base protocols

• Stores the addresses of computers on the network and transfers data between devices

What is a disadvantage of a bus network?

• Quick and easy to set up

• Cost-effective as less cabling is needed

• Easy to add more computer systems without disrupting the network

• Low security

What is a characteristic of a ring network?

• Data is quickly transferred without a bottleneck

• The transmission of data is simple as packets travel in one direction only

• Adding additional nodes has very little impact on bandwidth

• If any of the computer systems fail, the ring is broken and data cannot be transmitted efficiently

What is an advantage of a star network?

• Data collisions are more likely

• Limited cable length and number of stations

• Failure of workstations will have no effect on the network

• Expensive to install

What is a characteristic of a mesh network?

• Each packet can take a different route through the network

• Simple, inexpensive, and easy to set up

• Each node relays data for the mesh network

• Each packet can take a different route through the network