Computer Science

a device that requests services, files or resources from a server on a network

a computer that provides services, files or resources to clients over a network

a type of network where each device (peer) can act as both a client and a server, sharing files and resources directly without a central server

Network basics

Types of network

Network hardware and MAC addresses

Network topologies

Wired networks

Wireless networks

Network addressing

Network performance

The impact of network failure

In this unit pupils will be develop their understanding of computer networks by looking at network models and the tasks performed by network hardware. They will discover the differences between wired and wireless transmission media and the factors that can affect the performance of a network.

Network fundamentals

Peer-to-peer networks allow direct sharing.

Which statement about networks is incorrect?

What is the term for a network where each computer can share resources directly with others?

a device that requests resources or services

a device that provides resources or services

a network where each computer can share resources directly

Each computer can share files directly without needing a central server.

Only one device can access resources at a time.

What is a key advantage of a peer-to-peer network?

Put these actions in order for setting up a simple home network:

for better central management and security

What is one reason a school might use a server-based network instead of peer-to-peer?

a group of computers connected together to share resources and information

Which device is responsible for directing traffic between computers on a network?

What is the name for a computer that provides resources to others on a network?

Select the correct wireless network name.

Put these actions in order for connecting to a wireless network at home:

a global network connecting millions of computers

a collection of linked documents and resources accessed online

a computer that stores and shares resources or information

Match each term to its correct description:

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Network basics

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.