KS4 – Computer networks Learner activity sheet

Lesson 1 – What is a computer network?

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Introduction
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Graph This responds to requests from the

client.

Client This is two or more computers

connected together, sharing resources.

Nodes The lines on a graph that are used to

show the connections between the
nodes.

Computer network A diagram that is used to show the

connections between things or people
in a network.

Edges A group of connected things or people.

Peer-to-peer The circles/dots in a graph that

network represent the item that forms the
connection.

Server This requests data, information, and

actions from the server.

Network A type of connection used in a network.

Each device has equal responsibility.
They can act as both client and server.

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