Activity Title:: Activity Sheet No. 3-Q3
Activity Title:: Activity Sheet No. 3-Q3
Loon, Bohol
SY 2020-2021
Member: Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP)
and Bohol Association of Catholic Schools (BACS-Tagbilaran)
email add: [email protected]
tel #: (038) 505-8087
CONCEPT NOTES
A computer network is a collection of computers and other devices linked together via use networking devices. Networking devices are
also called as communicating devices.
Computer networks are important because it ensures effective transmission and sharing of data between different computer devices.
Setting-up computer networks at your homes does not need to be complicated. Few basic pieces of computer hardware are needed to
connect your computers and other devices to each other and to the Internet.
Topic 1: Network Categories
Personal Area Network (PAN) This is used for communication among computer and different devices close to a
person. PAN usually reaches up to 10 meters.
Local Area Network (LAN) Consists of personal computers linked together within a limited area. For example,
within a small building, office, floor, or department.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Larger than LAN. It can span in no more than 50 miles. It is used to cover a small
Wide Area Network (WAN) This type of network covers a large geographic area such as a city or even a
country. Different types of communication channels such as telephone lines,
cables, and air waves are used for this to be possible. The Internet is an example
of a WAN and it is the world’s largest WAN.
Topic 2: Difference in Network Categories
PROS CONS
☑ Cost-effective ☑ When cable fails, the whole network fails
☑ Cable is required ☑ If network traffic is heavy, the performance of the network decreases
☑ For small networks ☑ Cable has limited length
☑ Easy to understand and create ☑ Slower than ring topology
☑ Easy to expand (through joining two cables)
Ring Topology
This network forms like a ring where a computer is connected to another
computer. The last computer is connected to the first. Each computer has
two neighbors.
CONS
☑ Hard to troubleshoot
☑ Adding or removing a computer will disturb network activity
☑ When a computer fails, the whole network is disturbed
Star Topology
This type features all computers connected through a single hub/switch
through a cable. The hub/switch is a central node and all others are
connected to a central node.
Each node has a dedicated connection to the hub/switch. This will act as
a repeater as well for data flow. This can be done using a UTP, optical
fiber, or coaxial cable.
PROS CONS
☑ Fast performance the fewer nodes ☑ High cost
☑ Low network traffic ☑ Expensive to maintain
☑ Switch/Hub can be easily upgraded ☑ When switch/hub fails, whole network stops
☑ Easy set-up and modification ☑ Switch/hub capacity controls the performance
☑ When a node fails, the others can work smoothly
Mesh Topology
This type is a point-to-point connection with other devices. The traffic
is carried between two devices which it is connected.
Tree Topology
This type has a root device and other devices are connected to form a hierarchy. Also known as hierarchical topology. It should have at
least three levels in the hierarchy.
PROS
☑ Reliable CONS
☑ Easy troubleshooting ☑ Complex
☑ Errors are easily detected ☑ Expensive
☑ Easily scalable
☑ Flexible
PERFORMANCE TASK
TASK 1
Using the network devices, that you have learned from the previous lesson, draw your own office network.
Imagine at least 10 workers but they are divided at far ends of a building.
Criteria Marks
Content: Relevance, Composition/Design/Planning 10
Creativity and originality 10
Total 20
TASK 2
Diagnose and repair any problem or fault in the network system in our computer laboratory in line with the standard operating
procedures. (Refer from your work immersion proposed schedule). 15 points
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points
Work Station Routines Demonstrate Consistently Demonstrates all Demonstrates
-appropriate adjusts monitor, keyboard, desk, chair initiative that demonstrate all designated most designated
and other equipment to ensure workstation is exceeds designated techniques/ skills, techniques/ skills,
ergonomically appropriate (comfortable, safe and required techniques/skills, occasionally frequently needs
efficient) techniques/ rarely needs needs prompting prompting
skills prompting
Time Management Demonstrate Consistently Demonstrates all Demonstrates
-locates/uses multiple resources when needing initiative that demonstrate all designated most designated
assistance exceeds designated techniques/ skills, techniques/ skills,
-allows adequate time for set-up and other procedures required techniques/skills, occasionally frequently needs
-manages time effectively techniques/ rarely needs needs prompting prompting
skills prompting
Professionalism Demonstrate Consistently Demonstrates all Demonstrates
-takes initiative in evaluating and adjusting work initiative that demonstrate all designated most designated
processes and products to ensure they meet or exceeds designated techniques/ skills, techniques/ skills,
exceed the standard required techniques/skills, occasionally frequently needs
-responds to problems and accepts challenges by techniques/ rarely needs needs prompting prompting
thinking critically and creatively skills prompting
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us. St. Joseph, Pray for us