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WorksheetsSt Michael's - Year 9 - Networks
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is an advantage of a STAR network?
a)
If one part of the network breaks, all other devices will work normally.
b)
If the server breaks, another computer will act as a server.
c)
The data is sent in one direction so it is fast.
d)
It is the cheapest kind of network as it uses the least cable.
2.
Which of the following is an advantage of a RING network?
a)
If one part of the network breaks, all other devices will work normally.
b)
If the server breaks, another computer will act as a server.
c)
The data is sent in one direction so it is fast.
d)
It is the cheapest kind of network as it uses the least cable.
3.
Which of the following is an advantage of a BUS network?
a)
If one part of the network breaks, all other devices will work normally.
b)
If the server breaks, another computer will act as a server.
c)
The data is sent in one direction so it is fast.
d)
It is cheap as it doesn't use a lot of cable.
4.
Which of the following is an disadvantage of a BUS network?
a)
If one device breaks, the entire network will fail
b)
If the central cable breaks, the entire network will fail
c)
It is the most expensive as it uses the most cable
d)
It is very easy to break because the cables are fragile
5.
Which of the following is an disadvantage of a RING network?
a)
If one device breaks, the entire network will fail
b)
If the central cable breaks, the entire network will fail
c)
It is the most expensive as it uses the most cable
d)
It is very easy to break because the cables are fragile
6.
Which of the following is an disadvantage of a STAR network?
a)
If one device breaks, the entire network will fail
b)
If the central cable breaks, the entire network will fail
c)
It is the most expensive as it uses the most cable
d)
It is very easy to break because the cables are fragile
7.
The internet is...
a)
A worldwide system of connected computers
b)
A series of programs which are shared around the world
8.
A network is...
a)
A way of connecting two or more computers together
b)
A piece of software to help you connect to WIFI
9.
A WAN is...
a)
A local network which is usually found in homes, schools or offices
b)
A business-only network which is used to keep data secure for a company.
c)
Another name for WIFI
d)
Two or more LANs which are connected together across a wider geographical location.
10.
A LAN is...
a)
A local network which is usually found in homes, schools or offices
b)
A business-only network which is used to keep data secure for a company.
c)
Another name for WIFI
d)
A number of networks which are connected together around the world
11.
WAN stands for
a)
Wide Area Network
b)
Wide Access Network
c)
Website Access Network
d)
Website Address Network
12.
LAN stands for
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Local Access Network
c)
Login Access Network
d)
Login Area Network
13.
Connecting computers via a LAN makes it easier to...
a)
Share files, peripherals (like printers) and programs
b)
Search for things on the Internet
c)
Do homework
d)
Access your schoolwork from home
14.
The image is an example of which kind of network?
a)
RING
b)
BUS
c)
STAR
d)
MESH
15.
The image is an example of which kind of network?
a)
RING
b)
BUS
c)
STAR
d)
MESH
16.
The image is an example of which kind of network?
a)
RING
b)
BUS
c)
STAR
d)
MESH
17.
The image is an example of which kind of network?
a)
RING
b)
BUS
c)
STAR
d)
MESH
18.
The Internet is a WAN.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
19.
Which gets more use very Internet minute?
a)
Youtube
b)
Apps Downloaded
c)
Instagram
d)
Snap Chat
20.
Which gets more use very Internet minute?
a)
Tweets Sent
b)
Emails sent
c)
Spotify Tracks played
d)
Snap Chat
21.
Which gets more use very Internet minute?
a)
Netflix Hours watched
b)
Instagram photos uploaded
c)
Amazon Echos purchased
d)
Linked in accounts created
22.
WWW
a)
The acronym given to all of the information on the internet, such as; webpages, digital downloads, online music and streaming services.
b)
A wireless connection to the internet. To access this style of connection, you must be within a certain distance from the hotspot.
c)
The set of rules computers need to follow to communicate across the internet.
d)
A wireless network connection which uses satellites to operate. May contain monthly charges.
23.
WiFI
a)
A wireless connection to the internet. To access this style of connection, you must be within a certain distance from the hotspot.
b)
The speed of which you are ‘allowed’ to access websites and files from your ISP.
c)
Your ISP can charge a set up fee for connecting you to the internet. There may also be a monthly charge.
d)
A huge network that links computers all over the world
24.
Bandwidth
a)
The speed of which you are ‘allowed’ to access websites and files from your ISP.
b)
The acronym given to all of the information on the internet, such as; webpages, digital downloads, online music and streaming services.
c)
Suggests that computers are connected either wirelessly or wired on a single network in a local area to share files and/or information.
d)
The set of rules computers need to follow to communicate across the internet.
25.
HTTP
a)
The protocol used by websites using HTML documents.
b)
A wireless network connection which uses satellites to operate. May contain monthly charges.
c)
The acronym given to all of the information on the internet, such as; webpages, digital downloads, online music and streaming services.
d)
Your ISP can charge a set up fee for connecting you to the internet. There may also be a monthly charge.
26.
The Internet
a)
A huge network that links computers all over the world
b)
A wireless network connection which uses satellites to operate. May contain monthly charges.
c)
The speed of which you are ‘allowed’ to access websites and files from your ISP.
d)
The set of rules computers need to follow to communicate across the internet.
27.
LAN
a)
Suggests that computers are connected either wirelessly or wired on a single network in a local area to share files and/or information.
b)
The acronym given to all of the information on the internet, such as; webpages, digital downloads, online music and streaming services.
c)
A wireless network connection which uses satellites to operate. May contain monthly charges.
d)
The set of rules computers need to follow to communicate across the internet.
28.
Cost
a)
Your ISP can charge a set up fee for connecting you to the internet. There may also be a monthly charge.
b)
The acronym given to all of the information on the internet, such as; webpages, digital downloads, online music and streaming services.
c)
A huge network that links computers all over the world
d)
A wireless network connection which uses satellites to operate. May contain monthly charges.
29.
TCP/IP
a)
The set of rules computers need to follow to communicate across the internet.
b)
The speed of which you are ‘allowed’ to access websites and files from your ISP.
c)
The protocol used by websites using HTML documents.
d)
A wireless network connection which uses satellites to operate. May contain monthly charges.
30.
3G/4G
a)
A wireless network connection which uses satellites to operate. May contain monthly charges.
b)
The speed of which you are ‘allowed’ to access websites and files from your ISP.
c)
A wireless connection to the internet. To access this style of connection, you must be within a certain distance from the hotspot.
d)
The set of rules computers need to follow to communicate across the internet.
31.
Which of the following is a program which would not work without access to the Internet?
a)
Microsoft Word
b)
Google Docs
c)
Microsoft Powerpoint
d)
Microsoft Windows
32.
Which of the following is a program which would not work without access to the Internet?
a)
Google Chrome
b)
Paint
c)
Microsoft Small Basic
d)
Python
33.
Which of the following is a program which would not work without access to the Internet?
a)
Spotify
b)
Windows Media Player
c)
VLC Media Player
d)
Audacity
34.
Which of the following is a website?
a)
Google Inc.
b)
www.google.com
c)
Google Chrome
d)
Google Drive
35.
Which of the following is a website?
a)
Microsoft
b)
Windows
c)
www.microsoft.com
d)
Office
36.
Which of the following is a website?
a)
Apple
b)
iOS
c)
iPhone
d)
www.apple.com
37.
Which of the following is a mobile app?
a)
Snapchat
b)
www.snapchat.com
38.
Which of the following is a mobile app?
a)
Pinterest
b)
www.pinterest.com
39.
Which of the following is a mobile app?
a)
Whatsapp
b)
www.whatsapp.com
40.
How has the Internet helped people with their work/homework?
a)
People can now use websites such as Wikipedia to research and learn new things.
b)
People can't learn anything on the Internet because the information on there is not trustworthy.
41.
How has the Internet helped people access entertainment?
a)
People can now play games online against other people which can be more competitive.
b)
People can watch all movies which have ever been made, for free.
42.
How has the Internet helped people with their shopping?
a)
People are able to order items online which can help if they are unable to leave their home.
b)
It hasn't. The question is a lie.
43.
Which of the following has only been made possible due to increased Internet speeds?
a)
Downloading Movies
b)
Streaming Movies
44.
Which of the following types of websites have gained enormous popularity due to increased Internet speeds?
a)
Streaming websites such as Netflix and Twitch
b)
News websites such as BBC and Sky News.
45.
What is the job of a 'Workstation'?
a)
This is the place for users to work/ access files on the network.
b)
This is where machines will perform dangerous tasks in a workshop
c)
These store all of the information on the network
d)
They are not part of a network.
46.
What is the job of a 'Print Server'?
a)
This organises all print instructions which have been sent to the printer.
b)
This prints all the work which has been sent to the printer.
c)
This is what you need to click on to get things to print.
d)
They are not part of a network.
47.
What is the job of a 'Network File Server'?
a)
This is the location where files are stored on a network.
b)
This is the part of the network which stops viruses accessing your work
c)
This is the part of the network which will ask for a password if you didn't make the work
d)
They are not part of a network.
48.
What is the job of a 'Printer' in a network?
a)
This device will print out work which has been sent to it from a workstation
b)
This device will allow you to send instructions to the print server.
c)
This device allows you to use fabric in a factory.
d)
They are not part of a network.
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