Topics 5 and 6 – Networking
- Explain the difference between LAN’s and WAN’s with reference to transmission media, bandwidths and geographical spread. (2)
- Explain the difference between a mainframe computer with terminals and a network of computers. (2)
- Explain the differences between client server and peer-to-peer networks. (2)
- On a LAN describe the functions of file, print and web servers. (2)
- Describe a bus topology in terms of nodes and channels. Describe the consequences of failure of a node and a channel. (2)
- Describe the functions of a hub, switch and router on a network with particular reference to the differences between a hub and a switch. (3)
- Explain why a network computer needs a network interface card (NIC). (1)
- Explain briefly why networks are becoming increasingly widespread. (2)
- Explain how a virus may be spread to a computer and how it then may take effect. (2)
- The access a user has on the network depends on their permissions. Explain what is meant by permissions giving as an example the permissions you may have on your own folder and a shared folder on the network. (2)
Total Marks 20
