Connectivity on a LAN (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
What is the main purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Connect devices to communicate & share
Why are wired networks challenging to install?
Why are wired networks challenging to install?
Each device needs a dedicated cable
What makes wireless networks simpler to install than wired networks?
What makes wireless networks simpler to install than wired networks?
Only WAPs need cables, others wireless
What is the typical maximum range per cable segment in a wired network?
What is the typical maximum range per cable segment in a wired network?
100 metres
What is the maximum bandwidth of modern wired connections?
What is the maximum bandwidth of modern wired connections?
10 Gbps
What is the typical maximum speed of wireless networks?
What is the typical maximum speed of wireless networks?
3.2 Gbps
How is bandwidth distributed in wireless networks?
How is bandwidth distributed in wireless networks?
Shared among all active devices
What does latency refer to in network connections?
What does latency refer to in network connections?
The delay between sending & receiving
Which of these can cause interference in wireless networks?
Which of these can cause interference in wireless networks?
Microwave ovens
Why do wired networks offer superior security?
Why do wired networks offer superior security?
Physical cable access needed to intercept
What is a mixed network approach?
What is a mixed network approach?
Combining wired & wireless strategically
In a mixed network, which devices typically use wired connections?
In a mixed network, which devices typically use wired connections?
Servers and smart TVs