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WorksheetsNetworks GCSE AQA 2018
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the best definition of a computer network?
Two or more computers connected together to communicate.
Computers grouped together by cables or wifi.
Two or more computers connected together.
Computers that are linked
Which are these advantages of using computer networks? Tick all that are advantages.
Networks allow users to share software stored in a main system.
Files can easily be shared between users over a network.
Network users can communicate via email, messaging etc
Viruses can easily be found and dealt with by the server.
Peripherals can be shared like printers
Which of these are disadvantages of using computer networks. More than one can be ticked.
Cost of cables and servers is expensive.
management of a large network is complicated, requiring specialist staff.
A break in service means that files can become inaccessible to all people using the network.
Speeds to access materials are slow meaning that office workers do less work.
Which network could use Bluetooth to connect devices?
PAN
LAN
WAN
Which network often makes use of the internet to connect devices?
PAN
LAN
WAN
What type of network topology is show in the image?
Bus topology
Star topology
Line Topology
Mesh Topology
What type of network topology is usually used in Home Networks?
Bus Topology
Star Topology
True or false, Bus Networks are easy to set up and therefore more reliable than star networks.
True
False
True or False, star networks generally require more cable than bus networks.
True
False
In which network will cable failure cause more disruption to service?
Bus
Star
The advantage of setting up wireless networks is that it is inexpensive as it does not require expensive cabling.
True
False
Any time you use wireless networks there is a chance that your data can be intercepted.
True
False
The speed of most wireless networks is much slower than the slowest common wired networks.
True
False
In cabling, which is the most expensive communication medium?
Coaxial
Twisted Pair
Fibre Optic
In cabling, which communication medium has the highest noise contamination?
Coaxial
Twisted Pair
Fibre Optic
Which two cabling mediums use copper wire? Choose two!!
Coaxial
Twisted Pair
Fibre Optic
In cabling, which communication medium is not at all affected by magnetic inteference?
Coaxial
Twisted Pair
Fibre Optic
Which of the following two mediums has a higher bandwidth?
Fibre
Copper
True or false, noise is caused by atomic particles and molecules in the transmission medium that vibrate and emit random electromagnetic signals?
True
False
Which of these is NOT a layer on the TCP/IP Stack?
Application
Transport
Transfer
Network
Which TCP /IP Layer addresses and packages data for transmission?
Application Layer
Transport Layer
Network Layer
Link Layer
Which TCP /IP Layer agrees the settings – language/packet size ?
Application Layer
Transport Layer
Network Layer
Link Layer
Which TCP /IP Layer Is responsible makes use of the NIC?
Application Layer
Transport Layer
Network Layer
Link Layer
