Networks Year 8 Mid Term Assessment

What is a computer network?

• Two or more computers connected together

• A single computer

• A powerful computer that provides a service

• A set of rules

What is a computer called when it is not connected to a network?

• Hub

• Server

• Router

• Standalone

What is a client in a network?

• A client is an electrical socket

• A client is the central hub in a network

• A client is a collection of network cables

• A client is any computer in a network

Which term describes a set of rules that computers on a network use to communicate with one another?

• Method

• Protocol

• Instruction

• Conduct

Which of the below is a valid protocol for email addresses?

• An ‘&’ character must be used

• An ‘@’ character must be used

• A ‘/’ character must be used

• An ‘*’ character must be used

This hardware device connects a number of computers together on a local network. This hardware device has ports that allow cables to be plugged in from each connected computer. What is the device?

• Computer network

• Router

• Hub

• Network Cable

What is the name of a piece of hardware that is used to connect different devices together? This hardware is often made up of a number of wires.

• Protocol

• Server

• Network cable

• Hub

A common function of this hardware device is to join a home network to the internet via your internet service provider (ISP). What is the device?

• Router

• Network Cable

• Hub

• Server

This device is often described as a powerful computer that provides services. One example of a service that it can provide is shared access to files such as text, images, sound, or video. What is the device?

• Network Cable

• Server

• Router

• Hub

Which one of the below is an example of a wired communication technology?

• Bluetooth

• WIFI

• Network Cable

• 4G