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computer networking

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does HTTPS stand for?

a)

Hyper Transfer Text Protocol Secure

b)

Hippo Tick Tests Perfectly Synchronized

c)

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure

d)

Hyper Text Transfer Prototype Secure

2.

Which one of these images is not a type of typology?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

A LAN is a network confined to a small area such as building or classroom. What does LAN stand for?

a)

Local Area Network

b)

Wide Area NetworK

c)

Local Answer Network

d)

Local Area Notebook

4.

How is server and networking connected?

a)

In a client-server network, the network relies on the server to capture and "serve" data to its computers and other devices

b)

It’s an hardware system that help network systems work better

c)

It helps serve a company or infrastructure better.

5.

What does WAN stand for?

a)

Wigan Area Network

b)

World Area Network

c)

Wobbly Axe Nit

d)

Wide Area Network

6.

What does WAN stand for?

a)

Wigan Area Network

b)

World Area Network

c)

Wobbly Axe Nit

d)

Wide Area Network

7.

Which of these are a LAN?

a)

Your home WiFi

b)

The Internet

c)

Office WiFi

d)

School WiFi

e)

Kahoot

8.

What does WAN stand for?

a)

Wigan Area Network

b)

World Area Network

c)

Wobbly Axe Nit

d)

Wide Area Network

9.

What is a network?

a)

A generic term in computing which refers to computers or nodes working together over a network.

b)

A type of computer

c)

H2O

d)

A daisy chain

10.
Advantages of the network ?
a)
Expensive Hardware 
b)
Specialist staff required  
c)
Communication 
d)
Hacking 
11.
 A network is created when one device is connected . 
a)
True 
b)
False 
12.
 A network can be a small collection of computers connected within a building  or it can be a wide collection of computers connected around the world.
a)
True
b)
False 
13.
Disadvantages of networks ? 
a)
Share files 
b)
Viruses 
c)
Share Internet 
d)
Roaming 
14.
Why do we network computers together?
a)
So they can share files and resources.
b)
To have sole use of a machine and avoid bandwidth limitations.
15.
A computer network is ___ connected together.
a)
One computer
b)
Two or more
c)
Three or more
d)
Four or more
16.
Two or more computers connected close together in a local area e.g. building or office is called?
a)
WAN
b)
LAN
c)
The Internet
d)
Virtual Network
17.
Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area (e.g. county, country, globe).  What type of network is this?
a)
LAN
b)
School Network
c)
WAN
d)
The Internet
18.
Which network is this? I allow computers to communicate with each other in the same building
a)
WAN
b)
LAN
19.
Which network is this? I allow computers to communicate with each other in across the world
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
20.
What is the purpose of a LAN?
a)
To allow computers to communicate with each other in the same area
b)
To allow computers to communicate with each other - anywhere in the world
21.
What is the purpose of a WAN?
a)
To allow computers to communicate with each other in the same area
b)
To allow computers to communicate with each other - anywhere in the world
22.

What is an LAN

a)

Local area Network

b)

long area network

c)

like an nick

d)

local artist

23.

what is WAN ?

a)

wide an nick

b)

wide area network

c)

will area neck

d)

willy annie netty

24.

The internet is an example of a LAN

a)

True

b)

False

25.

What is a MAN

a)

metropolitan area network

b)

lan

c)

Men network

26.

A computer virus can only be transferred to another computer via a disk

a)

true

b)

false

27.

A _____________ network, is simple, inexpensive way to set up a network is usually used with 10 or less computers.

a)

peer to peer

b)

clients

c)

bus

d)

ring

28.

A ___ network is where all of the computers and devices (nodes) on the network connect to a central device, thus forming a star.

a)

star

b)

shooting star

c)

LAN

d)

WAN

29.

A __ network is a single central cable, to which all computers and other devices connect.

a)

BUS

b)

CUS

c)

DUS

d)

FUS

30.

The ____ is an internal network that uses Internet technologies to make company information accessible to employees.

a)

Intranet

b)

bus

c)

CPU

d)

RNA

31.

Using a computer resource for unapproved activities.

a)

unauthorized access

b)

unauthorized use

32.

what is RAM ?

a)

Random acess memory

b)

Random access memory

c)

random axe memory

d)

run after mandy

33.

When was the internet made

a)

January 1, 1983

b)

2069

c)

1971

d)

1489

34.
Software is
a)
The monitor, screen and mouse.
b)
The programmes that allow you to do something on the computer.
c)
The storage facility on your computer.
35.
What is the cable called that is colored and connects the computers to the switches?
a)
Extension
b)
Ethernet
c)
Telephone
d)
Coxial
36.
What is the device called that serves out the wireless signals in our school?
a)
Wireless access point
b)
Wireless thing
c)
Wireless router
d)
Wireless switch
37.
What network topology is this?
a)
RING
b)
BUS
c)
STAR
38.
What network topology is this?
a)
STAR
b)
BUS
c)
RING
39.
What is a computer network?
a)
A group of people who talk to one another.
b)
Computers that share share data, software or hardware.
40.
How are computers "networked"
a)
Through hard-wiring.
b)
Through wireless internet.
c)
Through either hard-wiring or wireless internet.
41.
What is a standalone computer?
a)
A computer which is not connected to another
b)
A computer which has no friends
c)
A computer which stands on it's own
d)
A mobile phone
42.
Which network has the strongest security?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
43.
numbered label that is given to any device in a computer network. It allows for network identification and local addressing. 
a)
ftp
b)
encryption
c)
internet protocol
d)
url
44.
computer that provides data to other computers. It may serve data to systems on a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) over the Internet.
a)
satellite
b)
hub
c)
server
d)
queue
45.
What piece of equipment assigns IP addresses to internet connected devices in your home?
a)
Switch
b)
Hub
c)
Router
d)
Modem
46.
FTP controls file transfer to and from servers.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
The IP part of the TCP/IP ads the destination address to each packet.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Which protocol would download the email from to your computer and delete it from the server?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
49.
This protocol ensures the delivery of information packets across network.
a)
Internet Protocol (IP)
b)
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
c)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
d)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
50.
Because the Internet is a Public Domain, Intellectual Property Rights and Copyrights are not recognized as lawful.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
A private network within an organization that may consist of many linked LANS.
a)
Internet
b)
Intranet
c)
Ethernet
d)
PAN
52.

Which term refers to any device on a network

a)

Node

b)

Host

53.

The connections between computers in a network are made using

a)

physical wires or cables

b)

Serum software

54.

A collection of computing devices that are connected in various ways in order to communicate and share resources

a)

Computer Network

b)

Computer Software

55.

The speed with which data is moved from one place on a network to another

a)

Data transfer rate

b)

Data analysis

c)

Data distribution

56.

L in LAN Stands for

a)

Local

b)

Less

c)

Loyal

d)

Lower

57.

M in MAN Stands for

a)

Metropolitan

b)

Metro

c)

Messo

58.

W in WAN Stands for

a)

Wide

b)

Wierd

c)

World

59.

Networks in a small geographic area, such as a home or small business.

a)

LAN

b)

MAN

c)

WAN

60.

Which of the following are types of network .Select multiple

a)

LAN

b)

MAN

c)

WAN

61.

Use electromagnetic waves to carry signals over the network.

a)

Wireless network

b)

LAN

62.

A set of high-speed networks that carry Internet traffic is known as

a)

Internet service provider

b)

Internet Backbone

63.

A company that provides other companies or individuals with access to the Internet

a)

ISP-Internet service provider

b)

Internet Backbone

64.

It Converts computer data into an analog audio signal for transfer over a telephone line, and then a modem at the destination converts it back again into data

a)

phone modem

b)

DSL

65.

It uses regular copper phone lines to transfer digital data to and from the phone company’s central office

a)

Digital subscriber line

b)

Modem

66.

It uses the same line that your cable TV signals come in on to transfer the data back and forth

a)

Cable Modem

b)

Modem Tv

67.
Physical or logical arrangement of network is...
a)
Topology
b)
Routing
c)
Networking
d)
None of the mentioned
68.
A __________ is a device that forwards packets between networks by processing the routing information included in the packet.
a)
switch
b)
firewall
c)
router
d)
all of the mentioned
69.
A set of rules that governs data communication
a)
Protocols
b)
Standards
c)
RFCs
d)
None of the mentioned
70.

Layer 3 in OSI layer is ..................... layer.

a)

Session

b)

Transport

c)

Network

d)

Application

71.

Network Interface in TCP/IP is includes ........................ in OSI layer.

a)

Transport Layer, Data Link Layer

b)

Data Link Layer, Physical Layer

c)

Session Layer, Application Layer

d)

Network Layer, Presentation Layer

72.

Acronym for TCP is ........

a)

Transmission Control Protocol

b)

Transport Control Protocol

c)

Transmission Control Program

d)

Transport Control Program

73.

UDP is more reliable than TCP protocol.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

An advantage of a network is

a)

You can get hacked

b)

You can share peripherals

c)

You need to remember your password

75.

What does a computer network allow computers to share?

a)

Electricity

b)

Resources

c)

Mice

76.
What is this usually the sign for?
a)
Coaxial Connection
b)
Wired Connection
c)
Wi-Fi Connection
d)
BluTooth Connection
77.
A local library would use a
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
78.
Define the term 'standalone'
a)
A computer by itself not connected to others 
b)
A computer connected to others on a network
79.
What is a protocol?
a)
A rule
b)
A law
c)
Ethics
d)
A moral
80.
Big data files are broken down into smaller chunks of data.  These chunks of data are called...
a)
Segments
b)
Packets
c)
Data
d)
Frames
81.
This type of network has a centralized administration that controls access, security, and data backup.  You need a special software to have this type of network.
a)
PAN
b)
LAN
c)
Peer to Peer
d)
Client-Server Network 
82.
Choose the answer that shows the first three layers of the OSI model in correct order.
a)
Application, Presentation, Session
b)
Transport, Network, Data Link
c)
Physical, Data Link, Network
d)
Network, Physical, Transport
83.

It is a free, online photo-sharing application and social network platform that was acquired by Facebook in 2012.

a)

YouTube

b)

LinkedIn

c)

Instagram

d)

Facebook

84.

It is a free social networking microblogging service that allows registered members to broadcast short posts called tweets.

a)

Twitter

b)

YouTube

c)

Instagram

d)

Facebook

85.

It is a free video-hosting website that allows members to store and serve video content.

a)

LinkedIn

b)

YouTube

c)

Facebook

d)

Instagram

86.

It is a social networking site designed specifically for the business community.

a)

Facebook

b)

LinkedIn

c)

Reddit

d)

Twitter

87.

A small device used for storing information.

a)

memory

b)

memory stick

c)

memory pen

d)

memory drive

88.
A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network.
a)
IDF
b)
Switch
c)
VOIP
d)
Firewall
89.

A computer network is...

a)

sharing of resources

b)

communication from one computer to another computer

c)

exchange of data and information among users via network

d)

ALL

90.

................. is a core component of the network, providing a link to the resources necessary to perform any task

a)

peer to peer

b)

distributed system

c)

client

d)

server

91.

Which of the following is not the characteristic of a peer to peer network?

a)

It has centralized security and administration

b)

A computer can be both a client or server

c)

A limited number of computers are involved

d)

It does not require a central server

92.
Devices which are connected directly to each other without any additional controlling devices between them. Each device has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities.
a)
Peer-to-peer networks
b)
Client/server networks
c)
WAN
d)
MAN
93.
Which one of the following types of network connections can give you the highest data transfer rates?
a)
wired
b)
cellular
c)
broadband
d)
wireless
94.
Devices which are connected directly to each other without any additional controlling devices between them. Each device has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities.
a)
Peer-to-peer networks
b)
Client/server networks
c)
WAN
d)
MAN
95.
Big data files are broken down into smaller chunks of data.  These chunks of data are called...
a)
Segments
b)
Packets
c)
Data
d)
Frames
96.
It is the layer that offers a physical address so a device’s data can be sent on the network:
a)
Data-Link Layer
b)
Network Layer
c)
Transport Layer
d)
Physical Layer
97.
used for government sites 
a)
.edu
b)
.gov
c)
.com
d)
.net
98.
the acronym for file transfer protocol
a)
http
b)
https
c)
ftp
d)
pdf
99.
many businesses use this Wi-Fi technology to allow the public an access point to a wireless network
a)
hotspots
b)
coldspot
c)
satellites
d)
bluetooth
100.
the acronym for hyper text markup language that is widely considered the language of the Internet 
a)
https
b)
http
c)
ftp
d)
html
101.
numbered label that is given to any device in a computer network. It allows for network identification and local addressing. 
a)
ftp
b)
encryption
c)
internet protocol
d)
url