What are networks?
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- In this lesson, we will be introduced to computer networks and will learn about the different pieces of computer hardware involved in creating computer networks. We will then identify some of the advantages and disadvantages of using computer networks in the modern world.
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6 Questions
Q1.
"Responsible for moving data from one network to another, e.g. from your home network to the internet" refers to which piece of networking hardware?
Modem
Network interface card (NIC)
Switch
Wireless access point
Wireless NIC
Q2.
"Converts data from analogue to digital signals so that it can be transmitted across different media — traditionally, telephone cables" refers to which piece of networking hardware?
Network interface card (NIC)
Router
Switch
Wireless access point
Wireless NIC
Q3.
"Enables a wired network connection between a computer and another networked device" refers to which piece of networking hardware?
Modem
Router
Switch
Wireless access point
Wireless NIC
Q4.
"Enables multiple wired devices to connect, and uses packet switching to direct data to the correct device" refers to which piece of networking hardware?
Modem
Network interface card (NIC)
Router
Wireless access point
Wireless NIC
Q5.
"Performs a similar function to the network interface card but uses radio signals to connect to the network" refers to which piece of networking hardware?
Modem
Network interface card (NIC)
Router
Switch
Wireless access point
Q6.
"Connects to a wired network and provides wireless network radio signal for wireless devices to connect to" refers to which piece of networking hardware?
Modem
Network interface card (NIC)
Router
Switch
Wireless NIC