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School of Computer
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Activity sheet (Homework)

Unit 2: Technology Systems

Learning Aim: A

Computer Networks

A local area network (LAN) is used to connect computers within an office

or building. A wide area network (WAN) is used to connect computers
across different sites and locations. Networking computers together
enables users to share information, resources and printers.
Alex works within a large organisation which uses a network to share
information and resources with other branches.
Task 1
Which of the following are advantages to using networks (Tick the correct
boxes)
A. From this list below, choose one disadvantage of off-the-shelf software
Enables sharing of printers and files
Can be vulnerable to security threats such as hacking
When a network connection is lost, shared files and drives
become inaccessible
Application Software can be shared between computers
Site licenses for software are cheaper to purchase than
several standalone licenses.
Can be expensive to setup and requires skilled technicians
and network managers
Viruses can spread between computers on a network
Public networks allow multiple access to streaming video and
instant messaging
B. Individual computers or workstations served by a server on a network
are called:
Customers
Clients
Hubs
Hotspots

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C. Which of the following transmission methods is not wireless?

Microwave
Infrared
Fibre - Optic
Satellite
D. Which of the following is a security measure to taken to protect data
that is stored and transmitted digitally?
Encryption
Anti-spam Software
Firewall
Anti-virus software
E. Which of the following is not a component of a wireless network?
Router
Ethernet Cable
Access Point
Network adaptor
F. Below is a diagram of a network, what type of network is shown?

LAN
WAN
PAN
MAN
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G. Below are several images of different cables used within networking.

Label the cable with the correct name.

_______________________

____________________

________________________

H. UTP stand for _________________ __________________ ____________________

I. Match each label with the correct category.
WAN

Technology used to
connect devices in local
area networks (LANs)

Ethernet

Bluetooth

Type of cable used in

high speed broadband
installation

Fibre-optic

A network made up of
different local area
networks

Wireless Technology
used to connect devices
in a personal area
networks (PANs)
J. Which of the following is not part of the internet infrastructure
USB Memory
Servers
Clients
Routers

Task 2
A. Complete the mini crossword below
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