Networks and the Internet: revision quiz and key terms
Free practice for Networks and the Internet in KS3 Computing (Years 7–9). It covers: what a network is, LAN vs WAN, internet vs World Wide Web, routers, switches, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, IP addresses, packets, clients and servers, browsers, URLs, DNS, bandwidth, benefits and risks. Try the questions, then check the key terms.
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Which of these best describes bandwidth?
Data sent across the internet is split into packets.
Which device sends data between your home network and the internet?
The internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.
Why is data split into packets before it is sent across the internet?
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Key terms for Networks and the Internet
- Internet
- The global system of linked networks that connects billions of devices.
- IP address
- A unique number that identifies a device on a network.
- LAN
- Connected computers covering a small area, such as one building.
- Mbps
- A unit of speed: millions of bits sent each second.
- Packet
- A small chunk of data sent across a network, labelled with where it is going.
- Server
- A computer that provides services, such as websites or files, to other devices.
- Switch
- Connects devices within a LAN and sends data only to the device it is meant for.
- Web browser
- An app, such as Chrome or Safari, used to view online pages.
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