Networks quiz Flashcards
a private network that uses the same
technology as the internet and is very useful
for sending messages and data around a
network.
Intranet
Name the Topology
This is where computers are networked in
the same building e.g. In School.
LAN
Needed to connect to any network. These
are built in to most modern computers
Network Cards
Name the Topology
The PCs are attached to each other in a line.
So instead of the data running in a circle like
the ring network it runs in a line back and
fore to each PC.
Bus
Connect separate LAN’s together to form one large LAN. Maths and Science have their own LAN but a \_\_\_\_\_ can be used to they can share each others data
Bridge
This is a method of breaking data files into small packets or chunks in order to send them across a network. They are then reassembled when they reach the destination.
Packet switching
You will probably find one of these your
house it is used to allow different devices
to connect to the internet
Routers
Can be used to allow a LAN to
communicate and share data with a WAN
Gateway
Can be used to allow a LAN to
communicate and share data with a WAN
Give one advantage of a network
Name the Topology
the most expensive and most difficult type
of network to set up. The good thing about
this type of network is that if one PC fails
the rest of the network continues as normal.
Star
can only be accessed by the employees of the
business. An ______ can be accessed by its
customers, suppliers or any other partners.
They cannot be accessed by the general
public they need a username and password
Extranet
Used to join computers in a
network so they are able to
share files and an internet
connection
HUB
Name the Topology
The data flows in a circular direction.
Because the data is all flowing one way, the
data won’t crash.
Ring
Name the Topology
This is a network set up over a distance. For
example a business that has branches all over
the country. E.g. The internet
WAN
