Networks

Question 1

What is a Computer Network ?

Answer 1

A computer network is described as two or more computers connected together

Question 2

What does LAN stand for ?

Answer 2

Local Area Network

Question 3

What does WAN stand for?

Answer 3

Wide Area Network

Question 4

Name 1 Characteristic of a LAN

Answer 4

Covers a small geographic area located on a single site.

All hardware is owned by the organisation using it.

LANs can be either wired using UTP/fibre optic cables or wireless via Wi-Fi.

Question 5

Name 1 Characteristic of a WAN

Answer 5

Connects LANs together over a larger geographic area.

Hardware between networks is owned by telecommunication companies

WANs are connected via telephone lines, fibre optic cables or satellite links.

Question 6

Is a secondary school a LAN or WAN ?

Answer 6

LAN

Question 7

Is a National Bank a LAN or WAN ?

Answer 7

WAN

Question 8

Is a ASDA a LAN or WAN ?

Answer 8

LAN

Question 9

Is a University Campus a LAN or WAN ?

Answer 9

Both