Question 1

What is the main function of a computer network?

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to connect devices for sharing

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to store large amounts of data securely

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to protect computers from online threats

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to install applications on new devices

Question 2

Which type of network is used within a home or a small office?

Accepted Answer

local area network (LAN)

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personal area network (PAN)

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wide area network (WAN)

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metropolitan area network (MAN)

Question 3

Why are computer networks important in schools?

Accepted Answer

to help students and teachers share resources

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to connect social media accounts

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to avoid using email and messaging apps

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to replace textbooks with mobile devices

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a PAN?

Accepted Answer

connecting a phone to wireless earbuds

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linking computers across multiple cities

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sharing files in a school lab

Question 5

What technology is typically used in WANs to connect distant locations?

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satellite or fiber-optic communication

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Bluetooth or infrared signals

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USB cables and local switches

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Ethernet cords and personal routers

Question 6

How do networks improve teamwork in organizations?

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by enabling shared access to project tools

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by installing the same software on all devices

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by replacing all face-to-face meetings

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by providing unlimited storage on each computer

Question 7

What type of network is best for connecting government offices across a city?

Accepted Answer

metropolitan area network (MAN)

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local area network (LAN)

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wide area network (WAN)

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personal area network (PAN)

Question 8

Why is centralized storage useful in a network?

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Multiple users can access files from one place.

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Each user can hide private data from others.

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Data is automatically deleted every week.

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Only one device stores all the system passwords

Question 9

What does a LAN usually include?

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computers connected in a single building

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fiber lines across several islands

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multiple cities sharing one system

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smartphones used in different countries

Question 10

Which feature of a network helps reduce the need for duplicate equipment?

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sharing hardware like printers and scanners

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installing more internet cables per user

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switching to only wireless devices

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using different software for each device

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