Network Technologies 1 Flashcards

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What is a network?

A

It is a group of two or more computers connected together.

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2
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What does connecting computers together allow the users to do?

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Share resources eg printers, scanners and software.

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3
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How can you connect the computers?

A

It can be wireless, fibre optic cables, microwave or radio links, satellite communication or all of the above.

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4
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What are the three types of network topology?

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Bus, ring and star.

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5
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What does LAN stand for?

A

Local area network.

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6
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What is a LAN?

A

A network where all the computers are relatively close together.

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7
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Give examples of a LAN network.

A

Cluster of building such as schools or universities or one building with offices.

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8
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What is used to connect devices to a LAN network?

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A switch or hub.

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9
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What may a LAN be connected to?

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It may be connected to a WAN.

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10
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Give an exact of a LAN connected to a WAN.

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Computers in a school connected to the internet.

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11
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List some advantages of using a LAN.

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Computers can share printers and scanners which reduces costs.
Programs can be shared.
You can access your information from any computer.

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12
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List some disadvantages of using a LAN network.

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The cost of installing the cables and peripherals.
You may need to hire someone who is specially trained to run the network.
Security is hard because if one computer gets a virus it can spread across the network

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