Uses of Computer Networks Review Questions and Answers Latest Update Graded A+
Bluetooth - Answers Wireless technology used for transmitting data over short distances
email - Answers Electronic mail. A method for sending messages and files to other people.
fibre-optic cable - Answers Cable that carries data transmitted as light
file sharing - Answers The act of sharing files over the internet
firewall - Answers A type of software or hardware that stops unauthorised access to the network
hacking - Answers Gaining unauthorised access to data in a computer
hardware - Answers The physical parts of a computer system, eg a graphics card, hard disk drive or CD
drive.
hub - Answers A piece of hardware used in computer networks used to connect multiple devices.
internet - Answers A global network connecting millions of computers
LAN - Answers Local area network. A network of computers that covers a small area, eg a school or
college.
malware - Answers Software that is designed to cause harm or damage to a computer. This includes
viruses that might damage files, adware that causes pop-ups, and spyware that collects and shares login
details.
modem - Answers Meaning 'modulator/demodulator'. Allows computers to connect to a network over a
telephone line.
network - Answers A group of interconnected computers/devices
network interface card/controller - Answers A circuit board that is installed in a computer so it can be
connected to a network.
PAN - Answers Personal area network - a network of personal devices, not necessarily on the internet
router - Answers A device for connecting computers and other network capable devices together to
form a network.
software - Answers The programs, applications and data in a computer system. Any parts of a computer
system that aren't physical
stand-alone - Answers A device that is not connected to a network or other device
switch - Answers A device for connecting computers and other network capable devices together to
form a network.
Bluetooth - Answers Wireless technology used for transmitting data over short distances
email - Answers Electronic mail. A method for sending messages and files to other people.
fibre-optic cable - Answers Cable that carries data transmitted as light
file sharing - Answers The act of sharing files over the internet
firewall - Answers A type of software or hardware that stops unauthorised access to the network
hacking - Answers Gaining unauthorised access to data in a computer
hardware - Answers The physical parts of a computer system, eg a graphics card, hard disk drive or CD
drive.
hub - Answers A piece of hardware used in computer networks used to connect multiple devices.
internet - Answers A global network connecting millions of computers
LAN - Answers Local area network. A network of computers that covers a small area, eg a school or
college.
malware - Answers Software that is designed to cause harm or damage to a computer. This includes
viruses that might damage files, adware that causes pop-ups, and spyware that collects and shares login
details.
modem - Answers Meaning 'modulator/demodulator'. Allows computers to connect to a network over a
telephone line.
network - Answers A group of interconnected computers/devices
network interface card/controller - Answers A circuit board that is installed in a computer so it can be
connected to a network.
PAN - Answers Personal area network - a network of personal devices, not necessarily on the internet
router - Answers A device for connecting computers and other network capable devices together to
form a network.
software - Answers The programs, applications and data in a computer system. Any parts of a computer
system that aren't physical
stand-alone - Answers A device that is not connected to a network or other device
switch - Answers A device for connecting computers and other network capable devices together to
form a network.
