Networking Basics for Year 7

What is a wired network?

• A network that uses radio waves to connect devices

• A network that uses cables to connect devices

• A network that uses satellites to connect devices

• A network that uses infrared signals to connect devices

Which of the following is a type of wireless network?

• Ethernet

• Wi-Fi

• Fibre optic

• 4G

What does TCP/IP stand for?

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transfer Communication Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transmission Control Program/Internet Program

• Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Program

What is the internet?

• A single computer

• A global network of computers

• A type of software

• A local area network

What is bandwidth?

• The speed at which a computer processes data

• The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time

• The distance a signal can travel

• The type of cable used in a network

Which device is commonly used to connect multiple devices in a wired network?

• Router

• Switch/ Hub

• Modem

• Access Point

Select two advantages of a wireless network over a wired network?

• Faster data transmission

• More secure

• Greater mobility and convenience

• Cheaper to set up

Which of the following is NOT a component of TCP/IP?

• Internet Protocol (IP)

• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

How is internet speed commonly measured?

• Miles per hour

• Kilograms per second

• Megabits per second (Mbps)

• Feet per second

Which of the following is a common network hardware device?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Router

• Keyboard