What is meant by latency in the performance of a network?

The amount of time data takes to travel from the source to the destination

The number of errors that are found in a data packet after transmission

The maximum rate that data can be transferred at

The route a packet takes when it is being transmitted

What is meant by a data packet?

A unit of data that travels along a network

The data a computer needs to connect to a network

A connection point in a network that allows data to be shared

The number of error found in data when it has been transmitted

What is meant by a virtual network?

Controlling computers and devices remotely using the internet

A network that is built using only wireless connection points

A network that is used only to share software

A network that is controlled by a central server

Which of these is a benefit of virtual network?

They have a higher level of security than other remote connections

There is no need for any hardware to connect a computer to a network

They stop any errors occurring in the transmission of data in a network

There is no need for any software to connect a computer to a network

Which of these is a correct definition of DNS?

An internet service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses

An internet service that provides a messaging service for users to communicate

An internet service that stores data in large quantities for different companies

An internet service that is used to detect errors

What is meant by hosting?

A service that allows individuals and organisations to make their website available on the world wide web

A service that transmits data in a network

A service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses

A service that creates websites for companies

What is cloud computing?

Using the internet to store and access data and programs remotely

Storing large amounts of data on a single computer

Using the internet to communicate with other users

Storing hard copies of data as a backup

What problem can occur through using cloud computing?

There can be privacy and security issues

Only a small amount of software can be stored

More hardware needs to be added to a company network to store data

Only a small amount of data can be stored

Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing?

It can reduce costs for a company as they do not need to buy additional hardware to store data

Data will always be more secure in a cloud computing system

It is the cheapest option for a company to store their data as they do not need to pay for cloud computing

Data can be accessed anywhere as an internet connect is not needed to access data and software stored in cloud computing

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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GCSE Computer Science 1.4 - Wired and Wireless Networks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of these components is internal to a computer and is required to connect the computer to a network? (1-4)

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