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Computer Network

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Local Area Network(LAN) mean?

a)

A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a limited geographical area.

b)

An interconnected group of computers/peripherals located within a limited area.

c)

A network system.

d)

Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer.

2.

Wired networks are used less frequently for home school,and business networks.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of the following CANNOT be a reason for network problems?

a)

Incorrect network problems

b)

Unplugged network hub,switch

c)

Network cables are connected

d)

Network disabled

4.

What term corresponds with the following definition? :

A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a range of 50 miles.

a)

MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)

b)

Latency

c)

WAN(Wide Area Network)

d)

IP(Internet Protocol) Address

5.

What is the definition of 'IP Address'?

a)

Where you live.

b)

Number that is designated to each other computer connected to the internet.

c)

Processes application software for network workstations.

d)

An interconnected group of computers located within a limited area.

6.

What is the difference between wired networks to wireless networks?

a)

Devices connected to a wired network requires to cables/wires,where as wireless networks don't.

b)

Wired networks have better mobility in comparison of wireless networks.

c)

Wireless networks are more secure than wired networks.

d)

Wireless networks primarily utilizes the use of cables,but wired networks do not.

7.

Wireless and wired networks are vulnerable to viruses,theft, and equipment failure.

a)

False

b)

True

8.

Data from a network station is transmitted to a destination,such as a network server or printer.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What is the purpose of a network device,the hub?

a)

Facilitates communication among various devices on a network.

b)

To extend a wireless network by adding additional ports.

c)

Connects two similar networks.

d)

To extend a wired network by adding additional ports.

10.

What is a 'bandwidth'?

a)

Area in which a network is located.

b)

Capacity of a network.

c)

Layout and relationship among network devices.

d)

Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer.

11.

What is 'latency'?

a)

Stores files and supplies the files to workstations on request of the user.

b)

The elapsed time it takes for a packet of data to arrive and leave its destination.

c)

The elapsed time it takes for a packet of data to arrive at its destination.

d)

Allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.

12.

What does communication protocol refer to?

a)

The set of rules for corruption of data from one network to another.

b)

The ping count.

c)

The set of rules for transmission of data from one network to another.

d)

The capacity of a network.

13.

What're two commonly used addresses for data transmission?

a)

Home address and IP Address

b)

Town of Birth and Mac Address

c)

Indestructible Phoenix Address and Home Address

d)

IP Address and Mac Address

14.

How are connections made through a wireless network?

a)

Through a radio frequency(RF signals), such as microwaves and infrared light.

b)

Through the radiation of a nuclear blast.

c)

Through UV waves transmitted from the sun.

d)

Hacking into a wired network.

15.

Which of the following are all examples of Geographical Structure(a type of network device)?

a)

IRAN, LAN, PAN,UZBEKISTAN, and STAN

b)

LAN,PAN,MAN,NAN, and WAN

c)

MAN,LAN,CHAN,WAN,and broadband

d)

P2P(Peer-to-Peer),Client-Server,Narrow-band,Star,and Ring

16.

What is a 'communication channel'?

a)

Capacity of a network.

b)

The relationship and layout between network devices.

c)

Technologies for signals and cables.

d)

Area in which network devices are located.

17.

What is a 'packet'?

a)

What UPS delivers to your mailbox.

b)

What your teacher gives during class.

c)

A collection of routers in a set area.

d)

A collection of information sent online.

18.

What are examples of a 'Organizational Structure'?

a)

LAN,MAN,PAN,NAN,and WAN

b)

Bus,Star,Ring,Mesh,and Tree

c)

Broadband and Narrowband

d)

Client-server, Peer-to-Peer (P2P)

19.

What are advantages of a wireless network?

a)

No wires/cables and power spikes are less likely to run through cables to damage workstations.

b)

Expense of wired equipment and licensing issues.

c)

Vulnerable to interference by devices,like baby monitors or cordless phones.

d)

Worse portability in comparison of a wired network.

20.

What is Neighborhood Area Network(NAN)?

a)

he interconnection of personal digital devices within a range of about 30 feet without the use of wires or cables.

b)

A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a limited geographical area.

c)

Processes application software for network workstations.

d)

Layout and relationship between network devices