Networks

Question 1

What is a network?

Answer 1

It is when two or more devices are connected together and they can send and receive data between each other

Question 2

What is a LAN (local area network)

Answer 2

A LAN network covers a small geographical area on a single site

Question 3

Where are LAN networks used and what for?

Answer 3

LAN networks are used in homes, schools, businesses and universities.

They are used to connect PCs, tablets, smart TVs, and printers

Question 4

How are LAN’s connected?

Answer 4

wired using Ethernet cables

or wirelessly using a WiFi connection

Question 5

What reasons are there to use a LAN?

Answer 5

Sharing files is easier - network users can access the same files, work collaboratively and copy files between machines

They can share the same hardware such as printers

The Internet connection can be shared between every device connected to the LAN

You can install and update computers all at once instead of doing them one-by-one

You can communicate with LAN users cheaply and easily, e.g with instant messaging

User accounts can be stored centrally, so users can log in from any device on the network

Question 6

What is a WAN?(Wide area network)

Answer 6

A WAN connects LANs that are in different geographical locations