Networks

Question 1

What is a network?

Answer 1

Two or more devices connected together

eg home network

Question 2

What can an office network do?

Answer 2

• Share peripherals (cheaper)
• Share files
• Upload to common area
• Edit files
• Communicate using IM

Question 3

What can a supermarket network do?

Answer 3

• Stock control
• List of orders
• Deliveries
• Sales Information
• Change product infromation

Question 4

What can social networks do?

Answer 4

• Video chat
• Share media files
• View profiles
• Post information
• Set security

Question 5

What can video streaming do?

Answer 5

• View media
• Provide recommendations
• Playlists/watchlists
• Set security
• Register devices

Question 6

What is LAN and where is it used?

Answer 6

Local Area Network

Where a network is located in one site or location

eg School, home

Question 7

What is WAN and where is it used?

Answer 7

Wide Area Netowork

Where a network conects in many different locations

eg supermarket, bank, social netowork

Question 8

Benefits of a network?

Answer 8

• Lots of information can be shared between lots of devices
• Shared peripherals
• Set permissions
  
  • Instant message over the netowork
  • Upload to a common area

Question 9

Limitations of a netowork?

Answer 9

• May be a problem if someone hacks it
• Network failiure
• Viruses/worms
• Can be slow when theres many users
• Can be expensive to set up

Question 10

What does a network topology look like?

Question 11

How does a wired and wireless network differ?

Answer 11

Wireless netoworks have a limited range, cant get through some things and they disconnected easily

Question 12

Name the components of a netowkr and what they do

Answer 12

1. Workstation (device)
2. Server - stores files
3. Switch - connects the ethenet cable to the server
4. **Ethenet cable **- connects device to switch
5. **Router - **provides acess to the internet
6. **Peripheral **eg printer