GCSE CS COMP1 Networking Y10

What is a Network?

State one advantage and one disadvantage of a mesh network over a star network.

• High reliability, High cost

• Easy to set up, Low reliability

• Low cost, High reliability

• Low maintenance, High speed

Define the term 'protocol'.

• A set of rules governing the exchange of data between devices

• A type of network topology

• A physical transmission medium

• A software application for network management

Define the meaning of 'encryption'.

• The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access

• The process of compressing data to save space

• The process of backing up data to prevent loss

• The process of transmitting data over a network

State one type of encryption that could be used on a Wi-Fi connection.

• WPA2

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

Explain one factor that may affect the performance of a Wi-Fi network used for playing multiplayer computer games and watching streaming TV via the Internet.

• Network congestion

• Screen resolution

• Keyboard type

• Printer speed

A small advertising agency uses backup software that backs up their data to the Cloud. Define the meaning of the Cloud.

• A. A physical storage device

• B. A type of local network

• C. A service that provides storage and computing resources over the internet

• D. A type of software for creating websites

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using cloud services to the agency.

• A. Advantage: Cost savings; Disadvantage: Requires internet access

• B. Advantage: Requires internet access; Disadvantage: Cost savings

• C. Advantage: Limited storage; Disadvantage: High security

• D. Advantage: High security; Disadvantage: Limited storage

The agency makes use of a file server for their employees to save files. Explain the roles of the client and server in this relationship.

• A. Client stores files; Server requests files

• B. Client requests files; Server stores files

• C. Client and server both store files

• D. Client and server both request files

Give one advantage of the client-server model over the peer-to-peer model.

• A. Easier to set up

• B. More secure and centralized management

• C. Less expensive

• D. Requires less maintenance