Self Study CS16 Networks Quiz 1 bit.ly/4bUMy9N

What is a network? - Introduction to networks - KS3 Computer Science Revision - BBC Bitesize

• I have read the website

• I haven't read the website

What is a network in the context of computer science?

• A standalone computer.

• A single computer that provides services to other devices.

• Two or more computers connected together, usually by cables or Wi-Fi.

• A type of software that allows computers to run applications.

What is the role of a server in a computer network?

• To act as a standalone computer.

• To serve as a central hub for services such as emails, internet access, and file storage.

• To connect computers using cables or Wi-Fi.

• To be the only computer in a network that can access the internet.

What is a standalone computer?

• A computer that is connected to a network and provides services.

• A computer that is part of a wide area network.

• A computer that is not connected to a network.

• A server that provides internet access and file storage.

What allows you to share hardware, such as a printer, when using a network?

• Internet browser

• Email account

• Network

• Instant messaging

What is the name of the huge network we use on a daily basis to share data, news, and resources?

• Intranet

• Ethernet

• Internet

• Extranet

Without networking, what would you not be able to do with your computer?

• Play video games

• Send an email, a text, or an instant message

• Use a word processor

• Create a spreadsheet

Approximately how many people use the internet to share data, news, and resources?

• Three million

• Three hundred million

• Three billion

• Three trillion

What is the purpose of the diagram in the image?

• To show the different types of hardware that can be connected to a network

• To depict the physical structure of the internet

• To represent the global nature of networking and the internet

• To illustrate the problems that can occur with a network

What can be a consequence of connecting computers or devices together in a network?

• Increased computational power

• Reduced efficiency

• Exposure to hackers and viruses

• Faster internet speeds