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WorksheetsProtocols and Hardware
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 31mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does SSL stand for ?
a)
Security socket layer
b)
Server shopping level
c)
Security socket level
d)
Secure shopping layer
2.
Which protocol allows devices to make calls over the internet?
a)
HTTP
b)
VOIP
c)
SMTP
d)
HTTPS
3.
Which protocol do websites use?
a)
HTTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP
d)
IMAP
4.
What does TCP stand for?
a)
Transport Centre Protocol
b)
Transmission Control Panel
c)
Transmission Control Protocol
d)
Transition Centre Protocol
5.
Which protocol would you use to transfer files?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
6.
What is a disadvantage of POP3?
a)
You must be connected to the Internet to read your messages
b)
Messages are lost forever if you delete them
c)
Messages cannot contain attachments
d)
Messages are deleted after 30 days
7.
What is Hypertext used for?
a)
Creating websites
b)
Sending emails
c)
Saving programs
d)
Storing data
8.
Which protocol does this symbolise?
a)
HTTPS
b)
SMTP
c)
FTP
d)
IMAP
9.
POP3, IMAP and FTP are all email protocols
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes
10.
Which of the following is the odd one out?
FTP, HTTP, IMAP, HTTPS
FTP, HTTP, IMAP, HTTPS
a)
IMAP
b)
FTP
c)
HTTPS
d)
HTTP
11.
What does the Router not look for when choosing a route?
a)
The fastest route
b)
The route with the least traffic
c)
The cheapest route
12.
All computers have Network Interface Cards built in.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
What is an advantage of a LAN?
a)
You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.
b)
It is limited to a small area.
c)
Can cover near infinite geographical distance.
d)
Expensive to setup.
14.
What does the data get broken down in to allowing it to travel across a network such as the internet?
a)
Packets
b)
Pieces
c)
Parts
d)
Points
15.
What is a protocol?
a)
A network device
b)
A set of rules used for communicating
c)
A way of accessing the internet
d)
A way of connecting to a network
16.
Data communication system within a building or campus is generally on a ...
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
MAN
d)
GAN
17.
In this topology, there is a central controller or hub.
a)
Star
b)
Mesh
c)
Ring
d)
Bus
18.
What is an IP address?
a)
A way of sending information
b)
A way of indicating the location of a device
c)
A way of deleting viruses
d)
A secure communication method.
19.
FTP is used for..
a)
.. reading files from the server
b)
.. training people to manage server space
c)
.. moving files from one computer to another across the internet
d)
.. following files from the server to your email
20.
SMTP is used for ..
a)
.. Retrieving emails
b)
.. Sending emails from one server to another
c)
.. Maintaing CPU performance
d)
.. Downloading files
21.
POP3 is a protocol used for..
a)
.. reading Protocols
b)
.. accessing emails
c)
.. downloading images from the server
d)
.. Sending files
22.
HTTP stands for..
a)
.. Hyper Technology Transmission Piece
b)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
c)
Hypertext Talking Package
d)
Hypertext Transfer Program
23.
Data accross the internet is split into packets?
a)
True
b)
False
24.
The difference between IMAP and POP protocols:
a)
IMAP allows downloading of emails once the user accesses the email account while POP does not
b)
POP allows downloading of emails once the user accesses the email account while IMAP does not
c)
Both protocols allow to download
d)
Both protocols doesn’t allow to download
25.
HTTPS is different than HTTP in that it:
a)
sends and receive messages in an encrypted form
b)
sends and receive messages in compressed form
c)
sends and receive messages in decrypted form
d)
sends and receive messages in plain form
26.
This protocol provides a generic method of transferring files. It can protect access to files by requiring usernames and passwords.
a)
TTFTP
b)
PFT
c)
FTP
d)
DNS
27.
This protocol secures messages being transmitted on the internet.
a)
Telnet
b)
DHCO
c)
UDP
d)
SSL
28.
This protocol is used to route electronic mail through the INTERNET between mail servers for sending and relaying mail.
a)
POP3
b)
SMTP
c)
DNS
d)
iMAP
29.
A simple command line utility (Network Tool) used to test connections between computers.
a)
PING
b)
POP3
c)
MAC
d)
HMT
30.
Which of these is not a Protocol
a)
DNS
b)
FTP
c)
POP
d)
IMAP
31.
What does HTTPS stand for
a)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
b)
Hyper Text Protocol Secure
c)
Hidden Text Transfer Protocol Station
d)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Station
32.
What does SMTP stand for?
a)
Server Mail Transfer Protocol
b)
Simple Mail Transition Protocol
c)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
d)
Server Mail Transfer Protocol
33.
TCP and IP perform the same roles.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
HTTP is more secure than HTTPS.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Which is the most appropriate type of network for a school network?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
GAN
d)
SAN
36.
Which is the most appropriate type of network for a network of fast food returaunts?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
GAN
d)
SAN
37.
Which of these is a GAN?
a)
The internet
b)
Westpac linkages
c)
Your phone personal hotspot
d)
CCAS Network
38.
What is the fastest type of transmission media?
a)
Fibre Optic
b)
Ethernet
c)
Coaxial
d)
Gold Cable
39.
Which is NOT a benefit of the cloud?
a)
Increase storage e.g. from mobile phones
b)
Access files from anywhere in the world
c)
Collaborate with others from around the world
d)
It can never lose/corrupt files
40.
Which of these is a device found within a computer?
a)
Network Interface Card
b)
URL
c)
Router
d)
LAN
41.
What does WAN stand for
a)
Wide Area Network
b)
Wireless Analogue Network
c)
Wired Adaptable Network
d)
Wireless Area Network
42.
Which of these would NOT affect the speed of a network
a)
low bandwidth
b)
large distance from devices/routers/switches
c)
large number of network users
d)
RAM being full
43.
Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture?
a)
Coaxial
b)
Twisted pair cable
c)
Plastic
d)
Fibre optic
44.
Which of these components is internal to a computer and is required to connect the computer to a network?
a)
Wireless Access Point
b)
Network Interface card
c)
Switch
d)
Hub
45.
Which if these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can be transferred?
a)
Error detection
b)
Packet switching
c)
Bandwidth
d)
Transmission media
46.
What is meant by a data packet?
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
47.
Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth?
a)
Coaxial
b)
Twisted pair cable
c)
Plastic
d)
Fibre optic
48.
What is a standalone computer?
a)
A computer that is not connected to a network
b)
A computer that is being used as a server
c)
A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
d)
A computer that is used by only one person
49.
Which of these is a correct definition of DNS?
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
50.
What is meant by hosting?
a)
A service that allows individuals and organisations to make their website available on the 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
51.
What is cloud computing?
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
52.
What are the 3 main network topologies?
a)
BUS, RING & STAR
b)
BUS, STAR & LAN
c)
WAN, STAR & LAN
d)
WAN, LAN & GAN
53.
What network topology is this ?
a)
BUS
b)
STAR
c)
RING
54.
What network topology is this?
a)
STAR
b)
BUS
c)
RING
55.
What network topology is this?
a)
RING
b)
BUS
c)
STAR
56.
Which network topology is the most secure?
a)
Ring
b)
Star
c)
Bus
d)
CNN
57.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?
a)
There is no central node to fail
b)
Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
c)
Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
d)
Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server
58.
What is a computer network?
a)
Computers which are connected together to share resources.
b)
Computers which are friends.
c)
Computers which are NOT connected together.
d)
Computers which have a cable linked to them.
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