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WorksheetsUnit 1.3 Wired & Wireless Networks: MCQs 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is meant by latency in the performance of a network? (6-9)
a)
The amount of time data takes to travel from the source to the destination
b)
The maximum rate that data can be transferred at
c)
The number of errors that are found in a data packet after transmission
d)
The route a packet takes when it is being transmitted
2.
Which if these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can betransferred? (1-4)
a)
Error detection
b)
Packet switching
c)
Bandwidth
d)
Transmission media
3.
What is meant by a data packet? (6-9)
a)
A unit of data that travels along a network
b)
The number of error found in data when it has been transmitted
c)
The data a computer needs to connect to a network
d)
A connection point in a network that allows data to be shared
4.
What is meant by a virtual network? (3-6)
a)
A network that is controlled by a central server
b)
A network that is used only to share software
c)
Controlling computers and devices remotely using the internet
d)
A network that is built using only wireless connection points
5.
Which of these is a benefit of virtual network? (6-9)
a)
They have a higher level of security than other remote connections
b)
There is no need for any hardware to connect a computer to a network
c)
There is no need for any software to connect a computer to a network
d)
They stop any errors occurring in the transmission of data in a network
6.
Which of these is a correct definition of DNS? (6-9)
a)
An internet service that is used to detect errors
b)
An internet service that stores data in large quantities for different companies
c)
An internet service that provides a messaging service for users to communicate
d)
An internet service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses
7.
What is meant by hosting? (3-6)
a)
A service that allows individuals and organisations to make their website available onthe world wide web
b)
A service that creates websites for companies
c)
A service that transmits data in a network
d)
A service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses
8.
What is cloud computing? (1-4)
a)
Storing large amounts of data on a single computer
b)
Using the internet to store and access data and programs remotely
c)
Storing hard copies of data as a backup
d)
Using the internet to communicate with other users
9.
What problem can occur through using cloud computing? (3-6)
a)
There can be privacy and security issues
b)
More hardware needs to be added to a company network to store data
c)
Only a small amount of data can be stored
d)
Only a small amount of software can be stored
10.
Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing? (3-6)
a)
It can reduce costs for a company as they do not need to buy additional hardware tostore data
b)
It is the cheapest option for a company to store their data as they do not need to pay forcloud computing
c)
Data can be accessed anywhere as an internet connect is not needed to access dataand software stored in cloud computing
d)
Data will always be more secure in a cloud computing system
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