Q1: What is a standalone computer? (1-4)

• A computer that is not connected to a network
• A computer that is being used as a server
• A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
• A computer that is used by only one person

Q2: Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN? (3-6)

• It covers a wide geographical area
• Computers connected together using leased line/satellite
• Users can share files and peripherals
• Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate

Q3: Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN? (3-6)

• It covers a small geographical area
• Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
• It is contained within one building
• Users are not able to share files and peripherals

Q4: Which of these statements is true? (3-6)

• Client-server: A computer that provides networked services
• A client-server network is cheap and easy to setup
• A client-server network cannot be used to share files
• Computers on a client-server network maintained separately

Q5: Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-per network? (1-4)

• In a large organisation
• In a home
• In a large office
• Across several offices in a company

Q6: Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network? (6-9)

• Antivirus scans are run across all computers from a computer
• Software updates are run on all computers from a computer
• All computers can be maintained from one computer
• Files and peripherals can be shared

Q7: Which of these is the correct definition of a router? (1-4)

• Forwards data packets along a network
• Corrects errors that are found in data packets
• type of transmission media that provides greatest bandwidth
• A server within a network

Q8: Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth? (6-9)

• Coaxial
• Twisted pair cable
• Plastic
• Fibre optic

Q9: Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture? (6-9)

• Coaxial
• Twisted pair cable
• Plastic
• Fibre optic

Q10: Which components are internal to a computer and required to connect to a network? (1-4)

• Wireless Access Point
• Network Interface card
• Switch
• Hub