Quiz on Networks in Digital Society

What is a network in digital society?

• A collection of websites.

• A set of cloud services.

• A platform for social media.

• A series of interconnected nodes that can transmit, receive, and exchange data.

What is a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

• A network spread across a city.

• A network connecting countries.

• A network used exclusively in schools.

• A network of connected devices in close proximity to an individual.

Which type of network covers a larger geographical area like a city?

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• A small network used in homes.

• A network used exclusively for gaming.

• A network used within a building.

• A network spread across a wider geographical area, nationally and internationally.

What type of connectivity uses copper cables or fiber-optic cables?

• Wireless Network

• Cloud Network

• PAN Network

• Wired Network

What technology is typically used in a Wireless Network?

• Ethernet cables and modems.

• Optical fiber and copper cables.

• Blockchain technology.

• WIFI technology and radio signals.

How does a cloud network operate?

• Data is always stored on a local hard drive.

• All devices are connected via cables.

• Nodes are connected through peer-to-peer technology.

• Nodes are connected wirelessly, with data hosted off-site.

What is a client-server network?

• Data is shared equally among all computers.

• It requires no IT staff for maintenance.

• All devices store data independently.

• Data is stored centrally on a server, accessed by connected devices.

What is a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network?

• All data is stored centrally on a server.

• Data is only shared between servers and clients.

• A third-party service stores all data.

• Each computer is responsible for storing and sharing data equally.

Which device transfers data between different networks?

• Switch

• Hub

• Client

• Router