Networks

Question 1

What is a LAN and its uses

Answer 1

Local Area Network - used for smaller areas such as a single house or building

Question 2

What is a WAN and its uses

Answer 2

Wide area network - used for covering larger areas, sites or multiple sites

Question 3

What is a NIC

Answer 3

A Network Interface Controller is an internal piece of hardware that allows a device to connect to a network.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a switch within a network

Answer 4

Switches connect devices on a
LAN. Switches receive frames of data from devices and transmit this data using the MAC address.

Question 5

What are the purpose of routers

Answer 5

Routers direct data on the internet by directing data packets to their correct destination.

Question 6

What wired cable connects your device to a network.

Answer 6

Ethernet cable

Question 7

Fastest cables currently available and used to transmit data across the world

Answer 7

Fibre optic

Question 8

What is bluetooth

Answer 8

Bluetooth provides a direct
connection between two devices so that data can be shared.

Question 9

What is the purpose of wifi?

Answer 9

Connects LANs with one another

Question 10

What is a WAP

Answer 10

A wireless access point (WAP) is a hardware device that allows wireless-capable devices to connect to a wired network.