Y11 EC Networking Wk7-9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a LAN (Local Area Network)?

• A network that covers a small geographic area, such as a home or office

• A network that covers a large geographic area, such as a city or country

• A network that connects devices wirelessly over the internet

• A network that uses only mesh topology

Multiple Choice

After setting up a network, what is the primary purpose of running diagnostic tests and checking network performance?

• To ensure the network is functioning properly

• To increase network speed

• To add more devices

• To upgrade hardware

Multiple Choice

Which network topology is most suitable for a smart home system and why?

• Star topology, because all devices connect to a central hub

• Bus topology, because devices share a single cable

• Ring topology, because devices are connected in a circle

• Mesh topology, because every device connects to every other device

Multiple Select

Which of the following devices are commonly used as networking hardware in both general and smart home networks?

• Routers

• Smart thermostats

• Switches

• Smart hubs

Open Ended

Explain the steps involved in configuring devices for a smart home network after selecting the hardware.

Open Ended

Describe how scalability and flexibility benefit a smart home network for the homeowner.

Open Ended

Describe two opportunities for optimizing a home network's performance.

Open Ended

Explain the importance of regularly updating device firmware and software in a home network.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when configuring devices within a network?

• Assign a meaningful name to each device

• Avoid duplicate device names

• Ignore firmware updates

• Ensure each device has a unique name

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a security protocol used to secure Wi-Fi networks?

• WPA3

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions help secure a home network?

• Changing default credentials

• Enabling firewall

• Configuring encryption protocols

• Leaving unnecessary services enabled

Multiple Choice

Which protocol is commonly used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices connected via Ethernet?

• DHCP

• FTP

• HTTP

• SMTP

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key procedures for implementing cybersecurity protocols in an organization?

• Risk assessment and planning

• Data encryption

• Incident response plan

• Network topology design

Multiple Select

Which of the following techniques help prevent network congestion and maximise bandwidth utilisation?

• Traffic shaping

• Content caching

• Load balancing

• Packet sniffing

Open Ended

Explain how load balancing and content caching contribute to optimising network performance.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following devices benefits from firmware updates to improve security, stability, and compatibility with the latest devices?

• Wireless Access Points (APs)

• Network Interface Cards (NICs)

• Switches

• Cloud Servers

Open Ended

Explain how packet analysis and network monitoring tools can work together to optimize network performance.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important considerations when upgrading network hardware?

• Switches and routers capacity

• Network cabling grade

• Firmware version

• Cloud service provider

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about creating networks, what is one aspect of network design or project management you would like to explore further or need more clarification on?