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WorksheetsNetworks & Topologies (OCR GCSE)
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is not a benefit of networking?
Share hardware
Share software
Share viruses
Share workstations
Which network topology uses a server?
Star
Mesh
Ring
None
What is a disadvantage of a Mesh network
Redundant connections
Slower than Star
No single point of failure
Expansion doesn't disrupt the network
What does a Hub do?
Once received sends data packets to all workstations
Sends data packets only to intended recipient using MAC address
Sends data packets through the internet
Reduces network traffic
Which network topology needs a switch or hub?
Mesh
Partial Mesh
Star
Bus
Which network topology would you typically find in most homes?
Star
Bus
Mesh
WiFi
Which network topology cannot use WiFi technology?
Mesh
Star
Partial Mesh
Every topology can use WiFi
I don't have a server in my network. What type of network is this?
Mesh
Star
Client-Server
Peer-2-Peer (P2P)
What is a WAN?
Network which uses 3rd party connections.
Network which covers a large geographical area, typically over 1 mile.
Network which uses our own connections
Networks covering small geographical areas, normally under 1 mile.
Network which operates on a singe site.
What is a network?
A group of 1 or more devices which communicate
A group of 2 or more devices which communicate
When 2 or more computers are in the same building.
A group of 3 or more devices which communicate
What are the most common network usage models?
Peer-to-peer and Client-Server
LAN and WAN
Star and Mesh
WiFi & Bluetooth
"A central backing store is available to all computers" is a feature of which usage model?
Client server
Peer-to-peer
LAN
WAN
Hospitals, banks and supermarkets are all linked using which network type?
WAN
LAN
BUS
WiFi
If a network has WiFi, it means it has internet access
True
False
Choose all that are true about star networks
All devices have a connection to a central switch or server
They are the most fault tolerant type of network
If one connection fails, only that one device is affected
They can be expensive because of the large amount of cabling needed
Choose all that are true about WiFi
WiFi is a wireless protocol
WiFi is just a catchy name for the protocol IEEE 802.11
WiFi needs Ethernet cables to connect you to it
WiFi is just another name for Internet
Which are true about WiFi?
There are 2 main frequency bands for WiFi
WiFi frequencies are measured in gigaHertz
You can use any frequency for WiFi signals
You can only use WiFi with a smartphone
Draw a Star network with 3 computers and a printer.
