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WorksheetsUnit 2
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 31mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Question 1: What is a standalone computer? (1-4)
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
2.
Question 2: Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN? (3-6)
a)
It covers a wide geographical area
b)
Computers are connected together using a leased line or a satellite
c)
Users can share files and peripherals
d)
Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate
3.
Question 3: Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN? (3-6)
a)
It covers a small geographical area
b)
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
c)
It is contained within one building
d)
Users are not able to share files and peripherals
4.
Question 4: Which of these statements is true? (3-6)
a)
A client-server network has a central computer that provides services to the rest of the network
b)
A client-server network is cheap and easy to set up
c)
A client-server network cannot be used to share files
d)
Each computer on a client-server network is maintain separately
5.
Question 5: Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-per network? (1-4)
a)
In a large organisation
b)
In a home
c)
In a large office
d)
Across several offices in a company
6.
Question 6: Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network? (6-9)
a)
Antivirus scans can be run across all computers from one computer
b)
All software updates can be run across all computers from one computer
c)
All computers can be maintained from one computer
d)
Files and peripherals can be shared
7.
Question 7: Which of these is the correct definition of a router? (1-4)
a)
Forwards data packets along a network
b)
Corrects errors that are found in data packets
c)
A type of transmission media that provides the greatest bandwidth
d)
A server within a network
8.
Question 8: Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth? (6-9)
a)
Coaxial
b)
Twisted pair cable
c)
Plastic
d)
Fibre optic
9.
Question 9: Which type of transmission media is the least expensive tomanufacture? (6-9)
a)
Coaxial
b)
Twisted pair cable
c)
Plastic
d)
Fibre optic
10.
Question 10: Which of these components is internal to a computer and is required to connect the computer to a network? (1-4)
a)
Wireless Access Point
b)
Network Interface card
c)
Switch
d)
Hub
11.
The amount of data that can pass through the transmission medium per second, often called the bit-rate
a)
Mobility
b)
Interference
c)
Bandwidth
d)
Cost
12.
I have very high bandwidth up to 100Gbps
a)
Wired
b)
Wireless
13.
I am easy to set up. All that is needed are access points.
a)
Wired
b)
Wireless
14.
I am cheap. Just need to pay for the Access Points
a)
Wired
b)
Wireless
15.
Security is good. A user has to plug their computer into the network
a)
Wired
b)
Wireless
16.
The signal can be affected by electronic equipment as well as distance.
a)
Wired
b)
Wireless
17.
Not very mobile as you have to have me plugged in to a wall.
a)
Wired
b)
Wireless
18.
Which type of network is best for performance?
a)
Client Server
b)
Peer-to-Peer
19.
A server can give security to a network as it gives people a username and password
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Which type of network is best for security?
a)
Client Server
b)
Peer-to-Peer
21.
I request a service from a server, what am I?
a)
Client
b)
Server
22.
Which SSD is cheapest?
a)
Optical
b)
Solid
c)
Magnetic
23.
Which is the most appropriate type of network for a school network?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
24.
Which is the most appropriate type of network for a supermarket?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
25.
Which is the most appropriate type of network for a network of bank cash machines?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
26.
Which of these is a WAN?
a)
The internet
b)
Costa WIFI
c)
Your phone personal hotspot
d)
Burnt Mill Academy Network
27.
Which is a feature of a Client-Server Network?
a)
Central Hub
b)
All devices have an equal status
c)
No expensive hardware required
d)
Each device can be a client and server
28.
Which is a feature of a Peer-to-Peer Network?
a)
Central Hub
b)
All devices have an equal status
c)
Expensive hardware usually required
d)
All services have to be requested from the server
29.
Which type of network is most suitable for the school?
a)
Peer-to-Peer
b)
Client-Server
30.
What is the fastest type of transmission media?
a)
Fibre Optic
b)
Ethernet
c)
Coaxial
d)
Gold Cable
31.
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
32.
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
33.
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
34.
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
35.
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
36.
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
37.
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
38.
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
39.
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
40.
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
41.
A small portion of the original file
a)
Piece
b)
Packet
c)
Section
d)
Portion
42.
Which of these is NOT part of the header?
a)
Packet Number
b)
Sender IP Address
c)
Size of Packet
d)
Name of File
43.
An advantage of Packet Switching is to transfer the file faster
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Packet Switching ensures the entire file will always reach the recipient
a)
True
b)
False
45.
What is the correct order for sending a file?
a)
Split data into packets - label each packet - send packets down different routes - read the address of each packet - put packets back together
b)
Split data into packets - send packets down different routes - label each packet - read the address of each packet - put packets back together
46.
The person receiving the file
a)
Recipient
b)
Sender
47.
The person sending the file
a)
Recipient
b)
Sender
48.
Packets can get lost if they are sent down different routes
a)
True
b)
False
49.
Which piece of Packet Header data allows your computer to reassemble the data?
a)
Packet Number
b)
Recipient Address
c)
Size of Packet
50.
Which piece of Packet Header data ensures the packet goes to the correct computer?
a)
Packet Number
b)
Recipient Address
c)
Size of Packet
51.
DNS (.................. from human by URLs to computer by Ip address
a)
Transfer
b)
Transmission
c)
Transmite
d)
Translate
52.
In which Layer DNS use ?
a)
Presentation
b)
Transport
c)
Applcation
d)
Network
53.
TCP ip stand for ?
a)
Transfer control protocol
b)
Transmission control protocol
c)
Translate control protocol
d)
Transforms control protocol
54.
SSL stand for ?
a)
Security socket layer
b)
Server shopping Love
c)
Security socket iayer
d)
secure circuit layer
55.
Which protocol would you use to transfer files?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
56.
Which protocol would you use to create a copy of the email from your email server?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
57.
What is an advantage for SMTP?
a)
If you delete the email it is still stored in the server
b)
You do not have to be logged in to the Internet to read your messages
58.
Which protocol would download the email from to your computer and delete it from the server?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
59.
What is an advantage for POP3?
a)
If you delete the email it is still stored in the server
b)
You do not have to be logged in to the Internet to read your messages
60.
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
61.
What does Protocol mean?
a)
Security
b)
Rules
c)
Orders
d)
Services
62.
What is Hypertext used for?
a)
Creating websites
b)
Sending emails
c)
Saving programs
d)
Storing data
63.
Which protocol governs the way we transfer and load hypertext?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
64.
IMAP is the general email protocol for sending emails between servers
a)
True
b)
False
65.
Which protocol does this symbolise?
a)
HTTPS
b)
SMTP
c)
FTP
d)
IMAP
66.
Which part of TCP/IP provides the addressing information for a message?
a)
TCP
b)
IP
67.
Which part of TCP/IP prepares the message for being sent and reassembles any incoming messages?
a)
TCP
b)
IP
68.
POP3, IMAP and FTP are all email protocols
a)
True
b)
False
69.
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
70.
Which layer ... Provides services to applications such as web browsers and email clients?
a)
Application
b)
Transport
c)
Internet Network
d)
Network Access
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