Unit
Computer Network
Answer Key 1
1
Computer Network and its Components
(Pg 37)
1. Read the statements given below and categorise them as ‘Advantage’ or
‘Disadvantage’ of a network by putting a tick (✓) against them.
(Pg 15)
1. Write the difference between a LAN (Local Area Network) and a WAN
(Wide Area Network).Explain with the help of an example.
A LAN covers a small geographical A WAN spans a larger area, often a
area. It is typically used for city, country, or even the entire
connecting devices using cables world.
within a confined space to share
resources.
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For example, a LAN is used to For example, the Internet is the
connect the computers in an office most prominent example of a
or college campus to share WAN, connecting devices globally.
information.
2. Tick (✓) the correct answers.
(a) Which of the following components is typically used to connect devices in
a LAN?
(i) Satellites (ii) Cables (iii) Radio waves (iv) Laser beams
(b) Which of the following is a common device used in a PAN?
(i) Internet router (ii) Bluetooth
(iii) Satellite dish (iv) Ethernet cable
(c) WANs are designed to connect devices:
(i) In the same room (ii) Across a single city
(iii) Between different cities or countries (iv) Wirelessly within a home
(d) How is a WLAN different from a traditional LAN?
(i) A WLAN uses only wired connections.
(ii) A WLAN does not use Wi-Fi technology.
(iii) A WLAN uses wireless technology to connect devices.
(iv) A WLAN covers a larger area than a traditional LAN.
3. If you are in a large public park and are able to connect to the Internet on your
smartphone, what type of network are you likely using, and how is it connecting
you to the Internet?
Wi-Fi hotspots ,WAN or routers in the park probably create this wireless network,
letting us use the internet on our smartphones without any cables. So, when
we check our messages or play games on our smartphones in the park, we
are using a WLAN to connect to the Internet without needing any physical
wires.
2
3
(Pg 17–18)
1. Fill in the blanks to identify the role played by routers in computer networks.
Use the words from the help box.
Routers play a crucial role in the Internet by directing .....d...a...t..a....p...a
...c...k...e..t..s.........
between different devices and networks. They determine the best
..............p ... a ... t..h...... for data to travel, helping data reach its
....d...e...s..t..i.n...a ...t..i.o...n...... Routers are responsible for connecting local
..........n...e..t..w ...r..k..s.............. to the ...........I..n...t.e
....o ...r..n
...e...t...... and for managing traffic to
ensure data gets to its intended recipient.
2. Explain the concept of IP addresses and their significance in computer
networking.
The Internet uses an IP address to make sure your data reaches the right
computer or device. The ISP looks for the IP address.
Questions (Pg 19)
1. Fill in the blanks.
(a) A... L...A...N............. covers a small geographical area, such as a house,
office, or campus.
(b) A.....r..o
...u
...t..e...r........ is a device that helps connect different devices to the
internet and allows them to communicate with each other.
(c) Every device connected to the Internet has a unique ...........I.P... address.
(d) Data is very large in size, so it is divided into smaller pieces called
......d
...a
....t.a
.....p
...a
....c...k..e
...t..sfor better transmission.
2. Choose the correct options.
(a) What type of network is Bluetooth?
(i) Personal area network (ii) Local area network
(iii) Wide area network (iv) None of the above
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(b) Where are web pages stored on the Internet?
(i) Router (ii) Search engine
(iii) Web server (iv) Web browser
3. State whether the following statements are True or False.
(a) A web address is a physical location on the Internet where False
websites are stored.
(b) Cables do not establish a connection in a network. False
True
(c) The Internet is the most prominent example of a WAN.