Network Types & Performance

Question 1

LAN (Local Area Network)

Answer 1

LAN has computer systems that are geographically close together and it is usually owned and managed by a network owner

Question 2

WAN (Wide Area Network)

Answer 2

WAN has computer systems that are geographically distant to each other and they use third party communications, such as connections by internet services providers like BT

Question 2

Network

Answer 2

This is where two or more devices are connected together to communicate.

Question 3

Stand Alone

Answer 3

A device that is not connected to any other device

Question 4

Interference

Answer 4

When signals are slowed down due to other factors like a brick wall slowing down a signal

Question 5

Bandwidth

Answer 5

This refers to how much data can be sent and received over a network successfully in a given amount of time

Question 6

How does a client-server network function

Answer 6

Clients make request to the server, the server manages requests and responds

Question 7

How does a peer to peer network function

Answer 7

Data is shared directly between systems without requiring a central server

Question 8

The use of a client-server network

Answer 8

The client is completely dependent on the server to provide and manage information. The server controls the network security, backups and can be upgraded to manage higher demand

Question 9

The use of a peer to peer network

Answer 9

Each computer is equally responsible for providing data. Peer to peer is optimal for sharing files that can then be downloaded