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Student Workbook Introduction To Networks

The document is a student workbook focused on the introduction to networks, covering key concepts such as LANs, WANs, and network devices. It includes exercises for identifying network components, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of networks, and methods of connecting WANs. Additionally, it encourages students to reflect on their understanding and ask questions about the topic.

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Student Workbook Introduction To Networks

The document is a student workbook focused on the introduction to networks, covering key concepts such as LANs, WANs, and network devices. It includes exercises for identifying network components, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of networks, and methods of connecting WANs. Additionally, it encourages students to reflect on their understanding and ask questions about the topic.

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Student Workbook: Introduction To Networks

Glossary
Network

Local Area Network

Wide Area Network

Node

Workstation

1. Name three devices that could be connected to a computer network

2a. LANs are usually located within a ………………….. building, for example, your home or a

………………….

3. On the diagram below, label the following items:


 Workstation
 Server
 hub/switch
 a node which is using wi-fi
4. Devices on a LAN are usually connected using either ………………….….. or ……………….

5a. Give three reasons why networks are commonly used:

5b. Give three downsides of using computer networks:

6. A business has offices in the UK and Vienna. It wants staff in both offices to be able to share
files. How could this be made possible?

7. Name three different methods of connecting WANs

8a. Give two reasons why WANs are commonly used:

8b. Give two downsides of using WANs:

Tick if you understand the following:

The term ‘computer network’

The reason why computer networks are used


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The issues with using a computer network

The differences between LANs and WANs

How LANs and WANs are connected together

The pros and cons of WANs

If there is anything in this list that you have not ticked, go back and re-read that section

The score I got in my quiz was ………………….

Write down one question that you still have about this topic.

Look up the answer and write it down here

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