Network Basics Quiz

What is network hardware?

• A type of computer memory.

• A programming language used for creating websites.

• Things that are used to link computers and other electronics together to make a network.

• Software that allows computers to connect to the internet.

Name three types of network hardware.

• servers, modems, printers

• printers, scanners, keyboards

• monitors, speakers, mice

• routers, switches, network cables

What are the components of a network?

• Devices, cables or wireless connections

• CPU, RAM, Hard Disk

• Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What is data transmission over the internet?

• It means to print data on paper and mail it.

• It means to download or save data from the internet to your device.

• It means sending and receiving data between devices connected to the internet.

• It means to delete data from your device.

What are the two main types of network connections?

• ethernet and Bluetooth

• wired and wireless

• fiber optic and satellite

• local and wide area

What is cloud computing?

• Putting computer services on the internet

• Storing data on physical servers

• Transferring files between devices

• Using software applications on a local computer

What are the advantages of wired network connections?

• Limited range and mobility, higher cost, and more difficult installation.

• No advantages compared to wireless network connections.

• Faster and more reliable data transfer, better security, and lower latency.

• Slower and less reliable data transfer, worse security, and higher latency.

What are the advantages of wireless network connections?

• They require a lot of cables and wires

• They can only be used in one fixed location

• They are more expensive than wired networks

• They allow devices to stay connected to a network while being able to move freely without any wires¹.

What is a router and what is its role in a network?

(2 answers)

• A router is a device that connects a computer to the internet.

• A router is a kind of software that keeps a network safe.

• A router is a piece of hardware that makes a Wi-Fi network's signal stronger.

• A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.

What is a server and what is its role in a network?

• A server is a type of software used to browse the internet.

• A server is a computer that other computers or devices on a network can use to get resources or services

• A server is a device that connects to a printer.

• A server is a computer program that plays music on a network.