OCR MCQ GCSE Computer Science 1.4 Networks

Front

What is a standalone computer?

Back

A computer that is not connected to a network

Front

Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN? It covers a wide geographical area, Computers are connected together using a leased line or a satellite, User can share files and peripherals, Data can only be transmitted at a slow rate

Back

User can share files and peripherals

Front

Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN?
Options:
It covers a small geographical area,
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN,
It is contained within one building,
Users are not able to share files and peripherals

Back

Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN

Front

Which of these statements is true? A client-server network has a central computer that provides services to the rest of the network, A client-server network is cheap and easy to set up, A client-server network cannot be used to share files, Each computer on a client-server network is maintain separately

Back

A client-server network has a central computer that provides services to the rest of the network

Front

Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-peer network?

Back

In a home

Front

Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network?
- Antivirus scans can be run across all computers from one computer
- All software updates can be run across all computers from one computer
- All computers can be maintained from one computer
- Files and peripherals can be shared

Back

Files and peripherals can be shared

Front

Which of these is the correct definition of a router?

Back

Forwards data packets along a network

Front

Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth? Options: Coaxial, Twisted pair cable, Plastic, Fibre optic

Back

Fibre optic

Front

Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture? Options: Coaxial, Twisted pair cable, Plastic, Fibre optic

Back

Twisted pair cable

Front

Which of these components is internal to a computer and is required to connect the computer to a network? Wireless Access Point, Network Interface card, Switch, Hub

Back

Network Interface card