Y9 COMPUTERS UNIT 1 L1 - EXIT

What is a network?

• A collection of 2 or more computers and devices connected together

• A single computer (stand alone)

• A type of software

• A type of hardware

Which type of network is typically used within a single building or campus?

• WAN

• LAN

• PAN

• WLAN

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Area Network

• Wired Area Network

• Web Area Network

Which network type is used for connecting personal devices within a short range, such as a few metres?

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

• WLAN

What is the main difference between WLAN and LAN?

• WLAN uses wireless connections, while LAN uses wired connections

• WLAN is faster than LAN

• WLAN is used for larger areas than LAN

• WLAN is more secure than LAN

Which of the following is an example of a network topology?

• Router

• Bus

• Switch

• Modem

In a star topology, what is the central device to which all other devices are connected?

• Router

• Hub or Switch

• Modem

• Computer

Which network topology connects each device to every other device in the network? Clue: The Internet

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

• Mesh

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

• To connect multiple networks and direct data between them

• To amplify the signal strength

• To store data

• To provide power to devices

Which device is used to connect multiple devices within a LAN and manage data traffic between them?

• Router

• Switch

• Modem

• Repeater