JSS 1 Digital Technologies Flashcards: Meaning, Components and Functions of a Computer Network

Question 1

What is a computer network?

Accepted Answer

two or more connected computers or devices that share data and resources

Question 2

One important benefit of a computer network is ____.

Accepted Answer

sharing resources such as files and printers

Question 3

A network interface card enables a computer to ____.

Accepted Answer

connect to and communicate on a network

Question 4

The abbreviation NIC stands for ____.

Accepted Answer

network interface card

Question 5

A network switch is used to ____.

Accepted Answer

connect devices and forward data to the intended device

Question 6

A router mainly directs data ____.

Accepted Answer

between different networks

Question 7

Which component commonly connects a home network to the internet: router, mouse, scanner, or projector?

Accepted Answer

router

Question 8

A network cable provides a ____ path for data signals.

Accepted Answer

wired

Question 9

The connector commonly fitted to an Ethernet cable is ____.

Accepted Answer

RJ45

Question 10

Which component joins several computers within the same local network: switch, keyboard, monitor, or flash drive?

Accepted Answer

switch

Question 11

If a computer has no working network interface, it cannot ____.

Accepted Answer

send or receive data through that network connection

Question 12

A local area network normally covers ____.

Accepted Answer

a limited area such as a school or office

Question 13

Which setup correctly connects three classroom computers to one local device: all computers to a switch, all computers to one keyboard, all computers to a projector, or all computers to a scanner?

Accepted Answer

all computers to a switch

Question 14

A blinking link light on a network port usually indicates ____.

Accepted Answer

an active physical connection or network activity

Question 15

Why should network cables be secured away from walkways?

Accepted Answer

To prevent trips and cable damage.

Question 16

When a cable plug is loose, the most likely result is ____.

Accepted Answer

an unreliable or lost network connection

Question 17

Which is NOT a basic network component: stapler, router, switch, or network cable?

Accepted Answer

stapler

Question 18

A router and a switch differ because a router links networks while a switch mainly links ____.

Accepted Answer

devices within a network

Question 19

Before sharing a folder on a network, the user should decide ____.

Accepted Answer

who is authorised to access it

Question 20

The correct first check when one wired computer loses network access is to inspect its ____.

Accepted Answer

cable and network-port connection

Strong work.

Leave this flashcard session?