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WorksheetsNetwork Vocabulary
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Internet
a)
a network of computers which are connected and that share information and allow communication around the world
b)
a hardware device that lets other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network, the white square box on the classroom ceiling
c)
a computer that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network
d)
hardware that is a smart, central, multi-plug adaptor for computers and printers in a network, it reduces network traffic and increases speed
2.
World Wide Web
a)
A collection of web pages that are stored on computers all over the world<br /><br />over the world
b)
a network of computers which are connected and that share information and allow communication around the world
c)
a hardware device that lets other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network, the white square box on the classroom ceiling
d)
a computer that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network
3.
Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
a)
Uniform Resource Locator, it is a web address and is unique
b)
A collection of web pages that are stored on computers all over the world<br /><br />over the world
c)
a network of computers which are connected and that share information and allow communication around the world
d)
a hardware device that lets other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network, the white square box on the classroom ceiling
4.
Domain Name
a)
the letters and numbers that form a website address, for example www.bbc.co.uk
b)
Uniform Resource Locator, it is a web address and is unique
c)
A collection of web pages that are stored on computers all over the world<br /><br />over the world
d)
a network of computers which are connected and that share information and allow communication around the world
5.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
a)
HTTP defines the rules used by web browsers and servers to exchange information
b)
the letters and numbers that form a website address, for example www.bbc.co.uk
c)
Uniform Resource Locator, it is a web address and is unique
d)
A collection of web pages that are stored on computers all over the world<br /><br />over the world
6.
Data Packets
a)
The name for the smaller chunks or packets that data is broken down into to be sent over the Internet
b)
HTTP defines the rules used by web browsers and servers to exchange information
c)
the letters and numbers that form a website address, for example www.bbc.co.uk
d)
Uniform Resource Locator, it is a web address and is unique
7.
Domain Name System
a)
The DNS is a way of translating a number based Internet address into word like address eg "rs.internic.net" is also known as "198.41.0.13".
b)
The name for the smaller chunks or packets that data is broken down into to be sent over the Internet
c)
HTTP defines the rules used by web browsers and servers to exchange information
d)
the letters and numbers that form a website address, for example www.bbc.co.uk
8.
Network
a)
computers and devices joined together
b)
The DNS is a way of translating a number based Internet address into word like address eg "rs.internic.net" is also known as "198.41.0.13".
c)
The name for the smaller chunks or packets that data is broken down into to be sent over the Internet
d)
HTTP defines the rules used by web browsers and servers to exchange information
9.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
a)
is a piece of computer hardware that lets a computer connect to a network. It can be wired (the plug for the yellow cable on the school computers) or wireless.
b)
computers and devices joined together
c)
The DNS is a way of translating a number based Internet address into word like address eg "rs.internic.net" is also known as "198.41.0.13".
d)
The name for the smaller chunks or packets that data is broken down into to be sent over the Internet
10.
Media Access Control (MAC) Address
a)
a hardware id number that uniquely identifies each device. It is manufactured into every network card (NIC) and therefore cannot be changed.
b)
is a piece of computer hardware that lets a computer connect to a network. It can be wired (the plug for the yellow cable on the school computers) or wireless.
c)
computers and devices joined together
d)
The DNS is a way of translating a number based Internet address into word like address eg "rs.internic.net" is also known as "198.41.0.13".
11.
Internet Protocol (IP) Address
a)
a number that is given to each computer when it is connected to the internet
b)
a hardware id number that uniquely identifies each device. It is manufactured into every network card (NIC) and therefore cannot be changed.
c)
is a piece of computer hardware that lets a computer connect to a network. It can be wired (the plug for the yellow cable on the school computers) or wireless.
d)
computers and devices joined together
12.
Bandwidth
a)
a measurement of the amount of data that can be sent between computers at one time
b)
a number that is given to each computer when it is connected to the internet
c)
a hardware id number that uniquely identifies each device. It is manufactured into every network card (NIC) and therefore cannot be changed.
d)
is a piece of computer hardware that lets a computer connect to a network. It can be wired (the plug for the yellow cable on the school computers) or wireless.
13.
Upload
a)
to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet
b)
a measurement of the amount of data that can be sent between computers at one time
c)
a number that is given to each computer when it is connected to the internet
d)
a hardware id number that uniquely identifies each device. It is manufactured into every network card (NIC) and therefore cannot be changed.
14.
Download
a)
to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or a larger computer
b)
to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet
c)
a measurement of the amount of data that can be sent between computers at one time
d)
a number that is given to each computer when it is connected to the internet
15.
Buffering
a)
when the computer stores some of a file in a temporary "buffer" until it can begin playing the whole thing.
b)
to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or a larger computer
c)
to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet
d)
a measurement of the amount of data that can be sent between computers at one time
16.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
a)
a computer network that covers a large geographical area. It uses cables, telephone wires, satellites and radio waves to connect. The Internet, Maybanks ATM's are examples of a WAN.
b)
when the computer stores some of a file in a temporary "buffer" until it can begin playing the whole thing.
c)
to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or a larger computer
d)
to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet
17.
Local Area Network (LAN)
a)
a computer network that covers a small area, mostly, a LAN is within a building or group of buildings. It uses cables and radio waves to connect. Our school is a LAN.
b)
a computer network that covers a large geographical area. It uses cables, telephone wires, satellites and radio waves to connect. The Internet, Maybanks ATM's are examples of a WAN.
c)
when the computer stores some of a file in a temporary "buffer" until it can begin playing the whole thing.
d)
to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or a larger computer
18.
Topology
a)
how the computers, or devices within the network are arranged and connected to each other. Some common network topologies include star, ring, and bus.
b)
a computer network that covers a small area, mostly, a LAN is within a building or group of buildings. It uses cables and radio waves to connect. Our school is a LAN.
c)
a computer network that covers a large geographical area. It uses cables, telephone wires, satellites and radio waves to connect. The Internet, Maybanks ATM's are examples of a WAN.
d)
when the computer stores some of a file in a temporary "buffer" until it can begin playing the whole thing.
19.
Router
a)
hardware that is like a "Traffic policeman" for data packets, it sends them on their way in the best direction
b)
how the computers, or devices within the network are arranged and connected to each other. Some common network topologies include star, ring, and bus.
c)
a computer network that covers a small area, mostly, a LAN is within a building or group of buildings. It uses cables and radio waves to connect. Our school is a LAN.
d)
a computer network that covers a large geographical area. It uses cables, telephone wires, satellites and radio waves to connect. The Internet, Maybanks ATM's are examples of a WAN.
20.
Switch
a)
hardware that is a smart, central, multi-plug adaptor for computers and printers in a network, it reduces network traffic and increases speed
b)
hardware that is like a "Traffic policeman" for data packets, it sends them on their way in the best direction
c)
how the computers, or devices within the network are arranged and connected to each other. Some common network topologies include star, ring, and bus.
d)
a computer network that covers a small area, mostly, a LAN is within a building or group of buildings. It uses cables and radio waves to connect. Our school is a LAN.
21.
Server
a)
a computer that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network
b)
hardware that is a smart, central, multi-plug adaptor for computers and printers in a network, it reduces network traffic and increases speed
c)
hardware that is like a "Traffic policeman" for data packets, it sends them on their way in the best direction
d)
how the computers, or devices within the network are arranged and connected to each other. Some common network topologies include star, ring, and bus.
22.
Wireless Access Point
a)
a hardware device that lets other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network, the white square box on the classroom ceiling
b)
a computer that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network
c)
hardware that is a smart, central, multi-plug adaptor for computers and printers in a network, it reduces network traffic and increases speed
d)
hardware that is like a "Traffic policeman" for data packets, it sends them on their way in the best direction
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