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WorksheetsYear 11 - Networks Assessment
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 26mins
What does LAN stand for?
Logical Analogue Network
Laser Assisted Network
Local Area Network
Which of these statements is TRUE about a LAN?
A LAN connects computers in a small area such as an office
A modem is needed to connect a computer to a LAN
A LAN consists of only one computer
Which of the following statements about a network is FALSE?
Resources such as printers can be shared
Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network
Files cannot be shared between users
What does a computer network allow computers to share?
Electricity
Resources
Mice
To log onto a network, what do you usually need?
A user ID and password
A fast connection
Specialist software
Passwords should be changed regularly to make it difficult for hackers to gain access to the computer system
True
False
Which of the following is an advantage of a Client-Server Network.
It is expensive to set up and requires an IT specialist to maintain.
It is easier to perform back-ups.
It is easier to spread malware.
You can store files on individual devices.
What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
To connect a computer device to a network.
To receive data from a network via its physical connection.
It uses twisted-pair copper or fibre optics to connect to a network.
It allows all the components within a computer system to communicate.
A router...
Turns ethernet signals into Internet signals
Directs network traffic based on IP addresses
Cannot be used in a LAN - only on the Internet
Repeats incoming packets to ALL ports
"The central cable can become very busy and traffic will slow down the speed of data transfer"
Is this statement describing the Bus network?
No
Yes
What is a Virtual Network?
A single computer device on a network.
A physical network managed by a server with devices connected that are called clients.
It is a method of connecting computer devices to a network using Wi-Fi.
It is a subset of computers connected together as part of a larger physical network.
What does HTTPS stand for?
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Safe
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
Hyper Transfer Top Protocol Secure
Hyper Text Transfer Professional Secure
What is the purpose of FTP?
File Transfer Protocol, this is used to transfer files from one computer to another.
File Transfer Protocol, this is used to send e-mails to mobile devices.
File Transfer Protocol, this is used to display files on the World Wide Web.
File Transfer Protocol, this is used to block unwanted data accessing a network.
What is the purpose of SMTP?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, this is used to transfer files from one computer to another.
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, this is used to send e-mails to mobile devices.
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, this is used to display files on the World Wide Web.
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, this is used to send e-mail between servers.
Which of the following is NOT a layer within the TCP/IP model?
Application layer
Internet layer
Link layer
Transfer layer
What is the main advantage of using layers in Network protocols?
Each layer is self-contained and can be changed without affecting the other layers.
Each layer can transfer large amounts of data from one device to another.
Every layer has to be updated when there is new technology.
Every layer checks for malware.
Radiowaves to transmit data
Wired
Wireless
Local
Wide
What is a data collision?
When two devices on a network transmit data at the same time
When one device on a network transmits data
When two devices on a network transmit at separate times
