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Basic networks

In this lesson, we will be introduced to the ways that computers can be connected together in a network that is either wired or wireless. We will be introduced to MAC addresses and relate this to the need for having unique identifiers for every device on a network.

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Q1."Responsible for moving data from one network to another, e.g. from your home network to the internet" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

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Q2."Converts data from analogue to digital signals so that it can be transmitted across different media — traditionally, telephone cables" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

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Q3."Enables a wired network connection between a computer and another networked device" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

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Q4."Enables multiple wired devices to connect, and uses packet switching to direct data to the correct device" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

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Q5."Performs a similar function to the network interface card but uses radio signals to connect to the network" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

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Q6."Connects to a wired network and provides wireless network radio signal for wireless devices to connect to" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1."Responsible for moving data from one network to another, e.g. from your home network to the internet" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

1/6

Q2."Converts data from analogue to digital signals so that it can be transmitted across different media — traditionally, telephone cables" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

2/6

Q3."Enables a wired network connection between a computer and another networked device" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

3/6

Q4."Enables multiple wired devices to connect, and uses packet switching to direct data to the correct device" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

4/6

Q5."Performs a similar function to the network interface card but uses radio signals to connect to the network" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

5/6

Q6."Connects to a wired network and provides wireless network radio signal for wireless devices to connect to" refers to which piece of networking hardware?

6/6

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Basic Networks

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Q1.MAC addresses are used to ensure each piece of hardware has its own unique address. What does MAC stand for?

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Q2.How many digits are there in a MAC address?

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Q3.If each pair of digits in a MAC address is written between hexadecimal 00 and FF, what are the decimal equivalents of these?

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Q4.Select one STRENGTH of WIRED networks from those listed below:

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Q5.Select one WEAKNESS of WIRED networks from those listed below:

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Q6.Select one STRENGTH of WIRELESS networks from those listed below:

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Q7.Select one WEAKNESS of WIRELESS networks from those listed below:

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Basic Networks

This will assess what you learned during the lesson.

Q1.MAC addresses are used to ensure each piece of hardware has its own unique address. What does MAC stand for?

1/7

Q2.How many digits are there in a MAC address?

2/7

Q3.If each pair of digits in a MAC address is written between hexadecimal 00 and FF, what are the decimal equivalents of these?

3/7

Q4.Select one STRENGTH of WIRED networks from those listed below:

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Q5.Select one WEAKNESS of WIRED networks from those listed below:

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Q6.Select one STRENGTH of WIRELESS networks from those listed below:

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Q7.Select one WEAKNESS of WIRELESS networks from those listed below:

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