GCSE Computer Science 1.4 - Wired and Wireless Networks
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Computers
9th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
1: What is a standalone computer? (1-4)
A computer that is being used as a server
A computer that is not connected to a network
A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
A computer that is used by only one person
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN? (3-6)
It covers a wide geographical area
Users can share files and peripherals
Computers are connected together using a leased line or a satellite
Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN? (3-6)
It is contained within one building
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
It covers a small geographical area
Users are not able to share files and peripherals
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of these statements is true? (3-6)
A client-server network cannot be used to share files
A client-server network has a central computer that provides services to the rest of the network
Each computer on a client-server network is maintain separately
A client-server network is cheap and easy to set up
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-per network? (1-4)
In a large office
In a large organisation
In a home
Across several offices in a company
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network? (6-9)
All computers can be maintained from one computer
Files and peripherals can be shared
Antivirus scans can be run across all computers from one computer
All software updates can be run across all computers from one computer
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
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
A server within a network
A type of transmission media that provides the greatest bandwidth
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