Year 7
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore the functionality of key hardware components found in a network such as cables, hubs, servers and routers. We will then use our knowledge of each component to build a series of increasingly complicated network diagrams.
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3 Questions
Q1.
What is a computer network?
A powerful computer that provides a service
A set of rules
A single computer
Q2.
Which term describes a set of rules that computers on a network use to communicate with one another?
Conduct
Instruction
Method
Q3.
Which of the below is a valid protocol for email addresses?
A ‘/’ character must be used
An ‘*’ character must be used
An ‘&’ character must be used
6 Questions
Q1.
A router acts as a gateway.
False
Q2.
A hub connects a number of computers together in a network.
False
Q3.
A server is a powerful computer that provides a service to a network.
False
Q4.
You need a hub to connect a network to the internet.
True
Q5.
Network cables are often made up of multiple copper wires.
False
Q6.
There is only one type of server.
True