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A Level Networks Quiz

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does a computer network allow computers to share?

a)

Electricity

b)

Resources

c)

Mice

2.

What does LAN stand for?

a)

Logical Analogue Network

b)

Laser Assisted Network

c)

Local Area Network

3.

Which type of network needs 'terminators' to function correctly?

a)

Bus

b)

Ring

c)

Star

4.

Which type of network needs a 'hub' or 'switch'?

a)

Star

b)

Ring

c)

Bus

5.
Which of these is NOT an advantage of networks?
a)
Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners
b)
Possible to communicate globally
c)
Can protect against viruses
d)
PCs can be backed up and updated by one central PC
6.
Only one device can access the "bus cable" at once in a bus network. True or False?
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
7.

What is at the top of the DNS Hierarchy?

a)

Root

b)

Top Level Domain

c)

Second Level Domain

d)

Subdomain

8.

DNS maps human, readable domain names into actual ___.

a)

IP addresses.

b)

domain names.

c)

servers.

d)

caches.

9.

When searching for a DNS, your computer will automatically check it's memory, which is also called

a)

cache

b)

top level domain

c)

IP address

d)

root

10.
What is the domain name?
a)
The domain name identifies the server that hosts the website.
b)
The domain name identifies the country the server is based in.
c)
Uniform resource locator.
d)
The IANA
11.
What does the top level domain tell you about a URL?
a)
It tells you if it is a commercial or government organisation and country.
b)
It tells you the web server of the URL.
c)
It tells you the media access control.
d)
It is the primary identifier.
12.
What type of organisation should own this domain: "www.wouldyouliketotakepartinmysdcardgiveaway.edu"
a)
An academic organisation
b)
A government organisation
c)
The Survey Corps
d)
A commercial organisation
13.
What type of organisation should own this domain: "www.aimer.gov"
a)
A government organisation
b)
The Garrison
c)
A commercial organisation
d)
An academic organisation
14.
What does URL stand for?
a)
Universal Resource Locator
b)
Uniform Relocating Landline
c)
Uniform Resource Locator
15.

The W in WAN stands for..

a)

Welsh

b)

West

c)

Wide

d)

Word

16.

The network in a school or office is usually a ..

a)

LAN

b)

PAN

c)

WAN

17.

The Word Wide Web (WWW) is the largest ...

a)

Local Area Network (LAN)

b)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

c)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

18.

What is an advantage of a LAN?

a)

You can share peripherals like printers.

b)

It is more secure than a standalone computer

c)

Data and information cannot be easily shared

d)

Expensive to setup.

19.
What is a disadvantage of a WAN?
a)
Due to it's typically massive size, WAN's are almost always slower then a LAN. The further the distance, the slower the network. 
b)
Limited to a small area.
c)
Data is easy to backup as all the data is stored on the file server.
d)
Site (software) licences are likely to be cheaper than buying several standalone licences.
20.
What is an advantage of a WAN?
a)
Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network.
b)
Managing a large network is complicated, requires training and a network manager usually needs to be employed.
c)
Can cover near infinite geographical distance
d)
Easy to install and maintain.
21.
The path that data travels between computers in a network is called  ___________
a)
Geographical Topology
b)
Network Topology
c)
Logical Topology
d)
Physical topology
22.
The actual arrangements of cables and nodes on a network is called ___________
a)
Geographical Topology
b)
Network Topology
c)
Logical Topology
d)
Physical topology
23.
Whay is Network Topology?
a)
The physical location of the nodes (Computer and devices) in a communication network
b)
The arrangements of computer base on the shape of the architecture
c)
The layout of the nodes (computers and devices) in a communications network
d)
The characteristic  or design that is used when building a communication network
24.

A star topology will cause a network failure if...

a)

If the hub/switch fails

b)

If one of the many of the computers fail

c)

If the printer fails

25.

Which of the TCP/IP model layers is responsible for breaking down the message into packets?

a)

Network

b)

Application

c)

Transport

d)

Internet

26.

Which is the first layer of the TCP/IP model?

a)

Network

b)

Application

c)

Transport

d)

Internet

27.

What does TCP stand for?

a)

Transfer Control Protocol

b)

Transmission Control Protocol

c)

Transfer Character Protocol

d)

Transmission Character Protocol

28.

Which protocol is used to send packets

a)

IP

b)

FTP

c)

SMTP

d)

TCP

29.
Which of the following is not the layer of TCP/IP protocol.
a)
A. Physical layer
b)
B. link layer
c)
C. network layer
d)
D. transport layer.
30.
What is a protocol?
a)
Any peripheral device
b)
A person that uses a client
c)
Rules for networks and communications
d)
A circuitboard with the components to send/receive data
31.

Which type of IP address might look like 192.168.18.1?

a)

IPv4

b)

IPv6

32.

How many layers are in the TCP/IP model?

a)

4

b)

7

c)

5

d)

6

33.

Which layer adds appropriate headers containing information such as the type of protocol being used?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Network Layer

c)

Link Layer

d)

Transport Layer

34.

What is a MAC address?

a)

A unique address that distinguishes between devices

b)

Same as an IP address

c)

An address to the nearest Apple store

d)

None of the above

35.

Which order are the layers in when receiving data?

a)

Link, Network, Transport, Application

b)

Application, Transport, Network, Link

c)

Link, Transport, Network, Application

d)

Application, Network, Transport, Link

36.

IPv4 addresses are composed of four eight-bit values called:

a)

classes

b)

dotted decimals

c)

octets

d)

subnets

37.

Which of the following is an IPv6 address?

a)

200.119.78.25

b)

00-19-D2-B3-5E-4F

c)

00-19-D2-FF-FE-B3-5E-4F

d)

FE80::4DE1:F01B:80FA:CCA3

38.
In which switching method can packets be routed around  congestion?
a)
Packet switching
b)
Circuit switching
c)
Public switched networks
d)
frame switching 
39.
Which switching method offers a a dedicated transmission channel? 
a)
Packet switching
b)
Circuit switching 
c)
Virtual-circuit packet switching:
d)
Datagram packet switching:
40.

The components of a packet are...

a)

Header, Payload, Trailer

b)

Head, Middle, End

c)

Header, data, Trailer

d)

Head, data, Tail

41.

Which of these is NOT correct of packet switching?

a)

Messages cannot be easily intercepted

b)

Establishes a route on which to send data packets

c)

Packets need to be re-ordered

d)

Maximises the use of the network

42.

What is meant by a data packet?

a)

A unit of data that travels along a network

b)

The number of error found in data when it has been transmitted

c)

The data a computer needs to connect to a network

d)

A connection point in a network that allows data to be shared

43.

Which topology is this a picture of

a)

Star

b)

Bus

c)

Mesh

d)

Ring

44.

What are advantages of dividing network transmission into layers?

a)

Network communication components are standardised which helps to ensure that different types of hardware and software are able to communicate.

b)

Through separating the overall network communication processes it makes troubleshooting easier should an error occur.

c)

To ensure that if changes are made in one layer they do not affect any other layers

d)

Through dividing overall network communication into smaller, individual components it makes the software development process more straightforward.

e)

Its easier

45.

The purpose of the Application layer is

a)

Prepares or presents the data (email, file, message) for /from transmission - including applying encryption/decryption

b)

Ensures reliable transmission of data across the network.

c)

Ensures the data is correctly routed through the network

d)

Responsible for encoding the data to be transmitted on the actual cabled or wireless channel.

46.
It helps keep data and equipment safe by giving only the appropriate people access.
a)
network security
b)
firewall
c)
antivirus
d)
security threats
47.
When an employee intends to cause damage 
a)
Malicious Threats
b)
Accidental Threats
c)
Data Security Attacks
d)
Physical Security Attacks
48.
When the user damages data or equipment unintentionally
a)
Malicious Threats
b)
Accidental Threats
c)
Physical Security Threats
d)
Data Security Threats
49.
Events or attacks that steal, damage, or destroy equipments.
a)
Malicious Threats
b)
Accidental Threats
c)
Data Security Threats
d)
Physical Security Threats
50.

Malware…

a)

Are different types of threats to computer systems

b)

Is a manufacturer of computer parts

c)

Are hard to find on the internet

d)

Distribution is completely legal

51.

Viruses...

a)

Do not need to attach to a program

b)

Need to attach to a program

c)

A type of social engineering

d)

Designed to access a computer by misleading users of its intent by prompting to download a program

52.

Worms...

a)

Do not need to attach to a program

b)

Need to attach to a program

c)

A type of social engineering

d)

Designed to access a computer by misleading users of its’ intent by prompting to download a program

53.

Trojan Horses

a)

Does not need to attach to a program

b)

Can only occur when a computer is not connected to a network

c)

A type of social engineering

d)

Designed to access a computer by misleading users of its’ intent by prompting to download a program

54.

What can viruses affect?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Hard Drive

c)

RAM

d)

All the above

55.

Fake emails or fake online messages from a bank or an online shop asking for details of passwords and credit cards.


Usually contains a malicious link for you to click on.

a)

Phishing

b)

Blagging

c)

Shouldering

d)

Pharming

56.

Tricking people into divulging secret information such as passwords and login information

a)

Social Engineering

b)

Poor Network Policy

c)

Poor Password Policy

d)

Denial of Service

57.

This is an example of ...

a)

Phishing

b)

Blagging

c)

Shouldering

d)

Pharming

58.

Involves finding passwords and PINs by watching people as they enter them. Could happen in a busy office or at a distance using binoculars

a)

Phishing

b)

Blagging

c)

Shouldering

d)

Pharming

59.

Malware such as viruses and worms, can infect a computer network by ...

a)

Employees clicking on links / opening attachments from phishing emails

b)

Employees answering a fake phone call

c)

Employees leaving their computers left on

d)

Employees leaving the office door unlocked

60.

Connects multiple computers together in a network. Shares data between all computers

a)

Router

b)

Hub

c)

Switch

d)

Terminator

61.

Identifies whether the data packet is for your LAN or not

a)

Hub

b)

Switch

c)

Router

62.
Connects multiple computers together in a network. Only sends data to the specific computer address
a)
Switch
b)
Hub
c)
Repeater
d)
Modem
63.

If a Hub/Switch has more Ports, more computers can be connected to the network

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Which cable sends data as electricity?

a)

Copper

b)

Fibre Optic

c)

Ethernet

65.

Which cable sends data as light?

a)

Copper

b)

Fibre Optic

c)

Ethernet

66.
What does NIC stand for?
a)
Network Interface Computer
b)
Network Interface Card
c)
Network Intercom Controller
d)
Network Interface Controller
67.
Why do NICs do?
a)
Allow devices to control one another
b)
Allow devices to connect to a printer
c)
Allows devices to interface with one another
d)
Allow devices to connect to a network
68.
What's this an image of?
a)
A wireless NIC
b)
A wireless computer
c)
A motherboard
d)
Inside of an old mobile phone
69.
What does WAP stand for?
a)
Wired access point
b)
Wireless access protocol
c)
Wireless access point
d)
Wide access point
70.
What does a WAP allow?
a)
Wireless devices to print
b)
Wireless devices to join a network
c)
Wireless devices to operate
d)
Devices without wireless connectivity to join a network
71.
What do WAPs transmit?
a)
Microwaves
b)
Cables
c)
Tidal waves
d)
Radio waves
72.

Routers are always connected to at least two (2) different networks.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Many homes have a single device that is an all-in-one switch, router and wireless access point.

a)

True

b)

False

74.
A peer to peer network is a network arrangement where all of the computers are equal.
a)
True
b)
False
75.
In a client server network, all clients are equally powerful.
a)
False
b)
True
76.
A peer to peer network always has a central server
a)
False
b)
True
77.
Which one of these items is not an advantage of a client-server network?
a)
No central point of failure
b)
Central control of security
c)
Easier to supervise network performance
d)
Easier to perform software upgrades
78.

In this image what are the B's known as?

a)

Servers

b)

Peers

c)

Clients

d)

Hardware

79.

Which is more likely to be found in a home?

a)

client-server network

b)

peer-to-peer network

80.
Which is a disadvantages of a client-server network?
a)
When server isn't on, clients don't power up
b)
Clients can't connect wirelessly to the server
c)
Dependent on server - if it goes down, clients stop working
d)
Clients are more expensive than servers
81.
Choose the best definition to explain what is meant by a 'peer to peer' network.
a)
Computers have equal status and do not rely on a central server.  Each workstation is effectively a server and client.
b)
A client is used to make requests, the server processes these requests and then responds to the request.  The server provides a service.
82.
Choose the best definition to explain what is meant by a 'client-server' network.
a)
Computers have equal status and do not rely on a central server.  Each workstation is effectively a server and client.
b)
A client is used to make requests, the server processes these requests and then responds to the request.  The server provides a service.
83.

What is the most frequently used communications protocol?

a)

IPv4

b)

IPv6

c)

IPv8

d)

IPv10

84.
What does "MAC" stand for in "MAC Address"?
a)
Media Access Control
b)
Mandatory Access Control
c)
Micro Access Control
d)
Media Access Certificate
85.

What does HTTPS stand for?

a)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

b)

Hyper Text Protocol Secure

c)

Hidden Text Transfer Protocol Station

d)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Station

86.

What does FTP stand for?

a)

Flat Transfer Procedure

b)

File Transfer Protocol

c)

Flat Transfer Protocol

d)

File Transferring Protocol

87.

Which of these is not a Protocol?

a)

TCP/IP

b)

DCHP

c)

HTTP

d)

HTTPS

88.

What does SMTP stand for?

a)

Server Mail Transfer Protocol

b)

Simple Mail Transition Protocol

c)

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

d)

Server Mailing Transfer Procedure

89.

A MAC Address is usually recorded in

a)

Binary

b)

Denary

c)

Floats

d)

Hexadecimal

90.
Each MAC adress is unique
a)
True
b)
False
91.
A way of protecting a computer from intrusion through the ports
a)
Firewall
b)
Antivirus
c)
Data Encryption
92.

What is a DoS attack

a)

Overloading a website with unwanted traffic

b)

Using different usernames and passwords to access a system

c)

Monitoring network traffic

d)

Physically breaking a computer

93.

What is a brute force attack?

a)

Overloading a website with unwanted traffic

b)

Using different usernames and passwords to access a system

c)

Monitoring network traffic

d)

Physically breaking a computer

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