18.0. Introduction

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define a network in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about what devices typically connect in your home.

2. 2.

   What does LAN stand for?

   Hint

   Consider the area in which LANs are used.

3. 3.

   What does LAN stand for?

   • Local Area Network
   • Large Area Network
   • Limited Area Network

   Hint

   Think about what areas you commonly connect devices in.

4. 4.

   True or False: TCP is a connectionless protocol.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall how TCP ensures data delivery.

5. 5.

   Design a small network suitable for a home and explain the types used.

   Hint

   Consider how devices in your home interact.

6. 6.

   Explain a scenario where TCP would be critical and describe the implications if UDP were used instead.

   Hint

   Reflect on what could happen if data integrity is compromised.