IT Mid Term Examination

Which of the following enables a computer to temporarily store data and instructions?

• Memory

• Input device

• Hardware

• Peripheral devices

Which of these is a an ADVANTAGE of a PAN?

• As the devices are in a small area they cannot be hacked 
• Data is automatically synchronised between devices
• The range is very short which removes any interference from other devices
• Removes the need for Local Area Networks completely

Which of these is most likely to use a WAN?

• School
• University
• Multi-National Company
• Local Company

Which of these is a use of a VPN

• Used by employees access to their work network from outside of the office
• Home use for personal security when browsing the internet
• Encrypting data when transmitting it
• All of the above

WANs connect to multiple LANs

• True
• False

VPN is a lot cheaper than a WAN

• True 
• False

Which of these is an example of a device which would be used in a PAN?

• Mobile Device
• Keyboard
• Monitor
• Mouse

Which of these are a wireless connection?

• Bluetooth

• Ethernet

• DSL

• VPN

What does a computer network allow computers to share?

• Electricity

• Nothing

• Mice

• Printers and Resources

One of my workstations has gone down and my entire network has gone down. Which topology am I using?

• Ring
• Star
• Bus