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Local Area Network

Quiz by Chrisme Nel

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  • Q1
    What is the general function of a NIC?
    To form a WLAN
    To connect to the network via a cable
    To connect to the network without a cable
    30s
  • Q2
    ____ is a device that connects computers in a network with cables, to enable communication between them (but not used for internet access)
    Switch
    NIC
    LAN
    30s
  • Q3
    LAN is a network that connects computers in a big area
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q4
    Disadvantage of LAN is:
    Files accessed anywhere on the network, transferred easily
    Software, Hardware and internet access shares by users
    If the file server is faulty, nobody can access their files
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the general purpose of any server in a network?
    To share resources with all network users
    To hack into others network
    30s
  • Q6
    Which one is NOT an example of a server...
    Email server
    Print server
    File server
    Browser
    30s
  • Q7
    How do you know that you are connected to a network?
    Access to devices such as printers are not directly attached to the computer
    Presence of extra drives such as U:, V: and T:
    No presence of other computers in a network
    30s
  • Q8
    The type of cable that is generally used to connect computers in a LAN is...
    UTP
    NIC
    Switch
    30s
  • Q9
    Fiber cables use what type of signal...
    Electrical signals
    Light signals
    30s
  • Q10
    Why do schools have AUP's for computer users?
    To outline the rights and responsibilities of its users
    To let users do what they want on the computer
    30s

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