Year 12 Diamond Week 2

What does networking refer to?

• Designing computer hardware

• Creating software applications

• Storing data in a central location

• Connecting devices to share resources

Which of the following is a type of Local Area Network?

• Metropolitan Area Network

• Personal Area Network

• Wireless LAN

• Wide Area Network

What is the main characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• Covers a limited geographical area

• Connects multiple LANs over large distances

• Uses only wired connections

• Is limited to a single building

In a peer-to-peer network, what is the role of each computer?

• Stores data for other computers

• Handles its own security

• Manages all network traffic

• Acts as a client to a central server

What does network topology refer to?

• The speed of data transmission

• The arrangement of nodes in a network

• The type of cables used

• The software applications in use

Which topology uses a single cable as a backbone?

• Ring topology

• Mesh topology

• Bus topology

• Star topology

What is a disadvantage of star topology?

• More complex to set up

• Requires more cables than bus topology

• Central hub failure can bring down the network

• Difficult to troubleshoot

In ring topology, how is data transmitted?

• Through a central hub

• In both directions simultaneously

• Using multiple cables

• In a circular manner to adjacent devices

What is a key advantage of bus topology?

• Easier fault detection

• Centralized management

• Cost-effective due to fewer cables

• High performance in large networks

Which topology allows for easy addition of devices?

• Ring topology

• Mesh topology

• Bus topology

• Star topology