Networks
When you use a computer, you are usually using a _________.
Network
A _______ is a computer that stores and sends messages and computer files to users and devices.
Server
A _____ receives a message and sends it directly to the computer it is meant for.
Switch
What does WAP stand for?
Wireless Access Point
What are all the components of a computer that you can see and touch, known as?
Hardware
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
What type of server can receive a word processed file and save it to a network storage drive?
file server
A ______ is slow as it has to send messages to all computers and is less secure.
Hub
What does NIC stand for?
Network Interface Card
Games, programs etc. are all examples of....
Software
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
What type of server can receive an email and pass it on to someone else?
Email Server
A _____ joins two networks together.
router
Another term for NIC is?
Network Adapter
A keyboard is the most popular ___ device.
Input
At home you may have a ______ network that connects you to the internet.
broadband network
What type of server can receive a request to print a file and send the file to a printer?
Printer Server
A _____ provides a wireless connection.
WAP
On your device what cable can you plug into the NIC port?
Ethernet Cable
A microphone is a/an _____ device.
Input
What does HAN stand for?
Home Area Network
What type of server can look for a web page and retrieve it and show it to the user?
Web Server
A _____ takes data sent by one network and translates it into a form that can be understood by the second network.
Modem
How many NIC's can be found on laptops?
Two
The smallest unit of storage in a computer is a/an ______.
bit