Basic Networking Quiz

What is a network?

• A group of connected computers

• A single computer

• A type of software

• A computer virus

What are the two main types of computer networks?

• LAN and WAN

• HTTP and HTTPS

• USB and HDMI

• CPU and GPU

Why are computer networks important at school, at home, and in the workplace?

• They help in sharing resources and information.

• They make computers run faster.

• They are used to play video games.

• They are only used for sending emails.

What is one purpose of a network?

• To delete files

• To share resources like printers and data

• To slow down computers

• To create computer viruses

How many computers are needed to form a network?

• One

• Two or more

• Ten

• One hundred

Why are computers connected to form a network?

• To make them look nice

• To share resources and information

• To use more electricity

• To keep them warm

What is one advantage of networks?

• They are expensive to set up.

• They allow for easy sharing of resources.

• They are difficult to maintain.

• They slow down communication.

What is one advantage of using a network for communication?

• We can send messages and documents over the network.

• We can cook food using the network.

• We can drive cars using the network.

• We can plant trees using the network.

How do networks help with sharing?

• Networks allow us to share files and data to output devices like printers.

• Networks help us to share food with friends.

• Networks allow us to share clothes with others.

• Networks help us to share toys with neighbors.

What is a benefit of saving work on a network?

• We can save files onto network storage drives and access them from any computer on the network.

• We can save files and they will disappear after a day.

• We can save files and they will turn into pictures.

• We can save files and they will become music.