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The Indian Public School Grade 9 Work Sheet 2 Unit 4-Network Devices

This document discusses different types of computer networks and network devices. It provides descriptions and examples of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless local area networks (WLANs). It also defines different network devices such as hubs, switches, bridges, and routers and describes their functions. Key network concepts like intranets and the internet are also covered.

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The Indian Public School Grade 9 Work Sheet 2 Unit 4-Network Devices

This document discusses different types of computer networks and network devices. It provides descriptions and examples of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless local area networks (WLANs). It also defines different network devices such as hubs, switches, bridges, and routers and describes their functions. Key network concepts like intranets and the internet are also covered.

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The Indian Public School

Grade 9 Work sheet 2

Unit 4- Network Devices


1.Tick whether the following statements would most appropriately apply to the internet or an
intranet
Internet Intranet
A public computer network √
Is easier to protect sensitive data from hackers. √
The content is more easily controlled √
Exists within a single organisation only. √

2. Tick whether the following statements are true or false.


True False
WLAN stands for Wide Local Area Network √
A WAN often requires the use of a router √
The internet is a WAN √
A LAN usually covers a smaller area than a WAN. √

3 Tick whether the following statements are true or false.


True False
A WAN usually connects a number of LANs. √
A LAN is usually found in one building. √
A WAN is a Wireless Area Network √
The internet is an example of a WLAN √

1. There are a number of different network devices associated with computers.


Give the most appropriate type of communication device that fits the following descriptions.

(a) This device connects a LAN to the internet: router

(b) This device transmits data to specific computers in a network: switch

(c) This device broadcasts data to all computers in a network: hub

(d) This device connects one LAN to another LAN that uses the same protocol: bridge

2. Tick whether the following statements about networks are true or false
True False
A hub is a central computer. √
A router connects a LAN to the internet √
A bridge connects a WAN to a LAN. √
A switch connects computers in a network √

3. Tick whether the following statements are true or false.


True False
A router is required to allow a LAN to connect to the internet √
A web browser displays a web page √
An intranet has restricted access √
ISP means Internal Service Provider √
4. Complete each sentence below using the most appropriate item from the list.
a bridge a hub a keyboard a microphone a mouse
a printer a router a scanner a sensor a switch

(a) A network device which broadcasts data passing through it is called hub

(b) A network device that connects a LAN with the internet is called router

(c) A network device that connects a LAN to another LAN using the same protocol is called
bridge.

(d) A network device that learns which devices are connected to which ports is called switch.

5. Tick whether the following statements would apply to a LAN, a WAN or a WLAN.
LAN WAN WLAN
The internet is an example of this type of network √
A wired network found within a single building √
This network uses wireless technology √
This network is spread over a large geographical area √

6. A media company with branches around the world has recently opened a new branch in
London. The branch includes a number of different computer networks. Identify the most
appropriate type of network to answer each of the questions.

(a) The type of network used to connect the branch to its head office in New York is called a
Wide Area Network.

(b) The type of cabled network used to connect computers together in one of the offices is
called a Local Area Network.

7. Tick the most appropriate type of network for each description.


LAN WAN WLAN
A cabled network in a building √
A network that can use satellites. √
A network that connects countries √
A network that uses wireless technology √

8. Tick whether the following activities relate to an intranet, the internet or both.
Internet Intranet Both
This is a restricted access system. √
This system can use email for communication. √
This is a public system. √

9. Tick the most appropriate device matching the statements


Hub Switch Router
Connects a LAN to a WAN √
Broadcasts data to all connected devices √
Connects to two LANs √
Selects which device to send data √

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