Test Bank Solution Manual for GCSE Computing - Networks Already Passed
LAN - Answers Network over a small geographical area
WAN - Answers Network over a large geographical area. A Network of networks.
NIC - Answers A network interface card. This enables a computer to connect to a network.
DNS - Answers A server which contains domain names and corresponding IP addresses. Clients request
IP addresses.
Star Topology - Answers A topology with one central node that has each computer or network device
attached to the central node.
Partial Mesh Topology - Answers Some computers are connected to each other. This does not rely on a
central node like the star topology. The internet is an example of this.
Full Mesh Topology - Answers Every computer is connected to each other. Always an alternative route
for packets of data to move. There is no central node like a star topology.
Router - Answers Connects a LAN to a WAN. Routes packets of data across networks.
Hub - Answers Used to connect multiple computers into a LAN.
Broadcasts data to all devices on the network. Suitable for smaller networks.
Ethernet - Answers Protocol for wired communication. Provides a fast and secure connection.
MAC address - Answers Unique address embedded in network connected devices, given during the
manufacture stage. This number is often displayed as a Hex value.
WAP - Answers Wireless Access Point. Provides a wireless connection to an existing cabled network.
Packet Switching - Answers Data is broken into packets before being transferred across networks.
Internet - Answers The physical network, consisting of hardware, such as cabling and routers.
peer-to-peer network - Answers A network without a central file server and in which all computers in
the network have access to the public files located on all other workstations. Each workstation has equal
responsibility.
client - server model - Answers A network that has a central server. This server will be in control of files,
security and backups.
Wi-Fi - Answers Common standard for wireless networks.
Switch - Answers Used to connect multiple computers in a LAN. Uses the MAC address to broadcast data
to specific devices. Suitable for larger networks.
LAN - Answers Network over a small geographical area
WAN - Answers Network over a large geographical area. A Network of networks.
NIC - Answers A network interface card. This enables a computer to connect to a network.
DNS - Answers A server which contains domain names and corresponding IP addresses. Clients request
IP addresses.
Star Topology - Answers A topology with one central node that has each computer or network device
attached to the central node.
Partial Mesh Topology - Answers Some computers are connected to each other. This does not rely on a
central node like the star topology. The internet is an example of this.
Full Mesh Topology - Answers Every computer is connected to each other. Always an alternative route
for packets of data to move. There is no central node like a star topology.
Router - Answers Connects a LAN to a WAN. Routes packets of data across networks.
Hub - Answers Used to connect multiple computers into a LAN.
Broadcasts data to all devices on the network. Suitable for smaller networks.
Ethernet - Answers Protocol for wired communication. Provides a fast and secure connection.
MAC address - Answers Unique address embedded in network connected devices, given during the
manufacture stage. This number is often displayed as a Hex value.
WAP - Answers Wireless Access Point. Provides a wireless connection to an existing cabled network.
Packet Switching - Answers Data is broken into packets before being transferred across networks.
Internet - Answers The physical network, consisting of hardware, such as cabling and routers.
peer-to-peer network - Answers A network without a central file server and in which all computers in
the network have access to the public files located on all other workstations. Each workstation has equal
responsibility.
client - server model - Answers A network that has a central server. This server will be in control of files,
security and backups.
Wi-Fi - Answers Common standard for wireless networks.
Switch - Answers Used to connect multiple computers in a LAN. Uses the MAC address to broadcast data
to specific devices. Suitable for larger networks.
