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Questions:
1. List 7 pieces of hardware that are used to build a network.
3. Routers can be described as being ‘intelligent’ devices. Explain 3 functions that routers perform
that make them intelligent.
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7. Explain how a router uses IP addresses and a routing table to send data to its correct
destination.
8. Find an image that shows how routers use IP addresses to send data to the correct destination
and paste it below:
10. Describe the difference between a wired network interface card and a wireless network
interface card.
11. Find 2 images that show how wired and wireless network interface cards connect computers to
a network and paste it below:
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12. Describe what network cables are used for.
13. Describe 2 advantages that network cables hold over forming networks with wireless
technology.
15. Hubs can be described as being ‘unintelligent’ devices. Explain why hubs are considered
unintelligent.
16. Why would a network connected using a hub run very slowly?
17. Find an image of a network connected through a hub and paste below (Make sure to highlight
the problem of too much data flowing around the network in the image).
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18. Explain what a switch is used for.
19. Switches are said to be ‘intelligent’ devices. Explain 3 functions that switches perform that make
them intelligent.
20. Find an image of a network connected through a switch and paste below (Make sure that the
image shows how switches use MAC addresses to control data flow).
22. Find an image of 2 networks connected through a bridge and paste below:
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23. Explain what modems are used for.
25. Explain how modems can convert data between analogue and digital so that it can be
transmitted over telephone lines.
29. Find an image showing how a modem can convert data between analogue and digital and paste
below:
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