Data Representation · Summer Term
Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Differentiating between LANs and WANs and understanding their respective applications.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN).
- Analyze the typical uses and characteristics of a LAN versus a WAN.
- Design a simple network configuration for a small office (LAN) and explain its components.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Computing - Computer Networks
Year: Year 7
Subject: Computing
Unit: Data Representation
Period: Summer Term
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