OCR 1.5 Networks 1

Question 1: What network has the server placed in the centre and the devices

around it? (1-4)

• Ring

• Bus

• Star

• Mesh

Question 2: Which is a feature of a Mesh Network? (5-6)

• Data can be transmitted from different devices simultaneously.

• Devices are dependent on a central sever.

• The network uses terminators

• The Server is usually based in the middle of the network

Question 3: Which of these is NOT an advantage of a Network? (1-4)

• Shared files and resources

• Less vulnerable to hackers

• Data can be shared across a range of users

• User accounts can be created

Question 4: Which is a disadvantage of WiFi? (1-4)

• You can use it in a range of ‘hard to reach’ locations making users more mobile

• It is simple to join a WiFi network

• It reduces Health & Safety issues by removing wires

• None of the other answers

Question 5: Encryption is? (1-4)

• A secret code used to keep data safe

• A key which is applied to data to scramble it

• A set of numbers used to replace letters in data that is transmitted

• A message that is kept secret

Question 6: The Encryption method used on Secure Internet transitions is called?

(5-6)

• Public Key Encryption

• Public Code Encrypting

• Public Key Encrypting

• Private Key Encryption

Question 7: Encryption requires a key? (1-4)

• True

• False

Question 8: Which term describes the physical layout of a Network? (1-4)

• Topology

• Topping

• Topiary

• Toppology

Question 9: What is a BENEFIT of a wired network over a wireless network? (7-9)

• Increased costs

• Technical Knowledge needed

• Faster Data Transfer Speeds

• Easier to hack

Question 10: What is a benefit of a mesh network over a star network? (7-9)

• Cabling is often easier to follow

• Increased redundancy

• You only need one server

• It costs less to set up