network connection quiz

network connection quiz

1. Data transfer speed

   • How fast a device can send data to another device.

2. WiFi

   • Allows devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wireless within a particular area

3. Local area network (LAN)

   • Devices are connected over a small geographical location (e.g. a building such as your home or school)

4. Wide area network (WAN)

   • Devices are connected over a large geographical location (such as different buildings, towns or even countries!). The internet is an example of this.

5. Wireless personal area network (WPAN)

   • A type of network which allows you to connect devices together over a short range.

6. Peripherals

   • Any device which can connect to a computer system. For example, printer, camera, keyboard, monitor, mouse and speakers.

7. Data packets

   • How data is sent from one device to another.

8. Range

   • The distance in which devices can connect together.

9. Cost effective

   • Getting the best value for money for your solution.

10. Security

    • Protecting your data from unauthorised users.

11. Encryption

    • A method of scrambling data so that it cannot be read.

12. Quarantine

    • When you isolate file(s) which have been infected by malware. This stops it spreading to other files on your hard drive.

13. Periodically

    • When you complete a task at regular intervals (For example, run a virus scan on your computer at 6pm everyday).