Year 10
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will compare peer-to-peer networks with client-server networks. We will also build and configure three networks using Packet Tracer.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What does LAN stand for?
Large area network
Local area node
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT part of a PAN?
Bluetooth headset
Smartwatch
Q3.
What type of network is a mobile phone network?
LAN
PAN
Q4.
Are switches and firewalls more likely to be found in home or business networks?
Home
Q5.
What is the most commonly used network topology in modern networks?
Bus
Ring
Q6.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the bus network?
Central node is a single point of failure
The whole network is as slow as the slowest link between any two nodes
5 Questions
Q1.
In what type of network do all computers have equal status?
Client-server
Q2.
In what type of network is there a heavy reliance on a central computer?
Client-server
Q3.
Select the advantages of a peer-to-peer network.
Efficient and flexible for large networks
Maintaining such a network can be challenging
Q4.
Select the advantages of a client-server network.
Maintaining such a network can be challenging
No central data store/computer needed
Q5.
What does the acronym DHCP stand for?
Duplicate Host Computer Protocol
Duplicate Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Computer Protocol