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Network
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- 1What is a computer network?Two or more computers connected to share information and resources.
- 2Describe a LANA Local Area Network is relatively small, owned by the organisation and each device is called a node (eg computer , printer, etc)
- 3Describe a WANA Wide Area Network covers a large geographical area. It uses cables and telephone lines. It also uses satalites and radio waves to connect computers together. Eg's : ATM'S and The Internet.
- 4What are the advantages of a network?Files can be stored on a central computer (file server) allowing data to be shared to an organisation.
- 5What are the disadvantages of a network?Licences are likely to be cheaper than buying standalone licences.
- 6What devices are needed to produce a LAN?Network adaptor
Network medium
Cable connectors
Power supply
Hub/Switch/Router
Network software - 7What is the purpose of a NIC?It contains the electronic circuitry required to communicate using a wired connection.
- 8What is the purpose of a Router?Forwards data between computer networks.
- 9What is the purpose of a Hub?A Hub connects multiple computer or other network devices together.
- 10What is the purpose of a Switch?A Switch connects devices to a network.
- 11What is the purpose of a WAP?A WAP is a hardware device or configured node of a LAN.
- 12Difference of a Hub and Switch?Switch: Connects devices to a network.
Hub: Connects multiple computer or other other computer network devices together. - 13What is the Internet?A Global computer network providing a variety of information using standardized communication protocols.
- 14What is World Wide Web? (WWW)The World Wide Web (WWW) is where documents and other resources are identified and can be accessed via The Internet
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