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Networking

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A network is

a)

Group of computers only connected for sharing and communication purpose.

b)

Group of computers and other hardware devices connected for sharing and communication purpose

2.

According to the geographic area, the correct descending order of networks is..

a)

WAN, MAN, LAN

b)

MAN, WAN, LAN

c)

LAN, MAN, WAN

3.

Mr. John is a business man who runs a small business of hardware, he experienced problem with his small accounting department which he depends on to provide him with the sales reports. Mr John want to be able to shared information between his 7 computer station and have on central printing area, what type of network would you recommend to Mr. John?

a)

MAN

b)

WAN

c)

LAN

4.

WAN covers a larger geographical area than MAN?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Acronym of WAN is

a)

Width Area Network

b)

Wide Area Network

c)

Weak area Network

6.

Computer network which spans a large physical area, connecting several sites of an organization across cities, countries and continents is known as

a)

LAN

b)

MAN

c)

WAN

7.

The rate of transferring data is extremely faster in this network

a)

LAN

b)

MAN

c)

WAN

8.

A school wants to set up a network for their students, and staff. What will be the requirements of setting up a network in School?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Cables

d)

All of above

9.

Which type of network, does Internet belongs to?

a)

WAN

b)

MAN

c)

LAN

10.

An airline reservation uses

a)

LAN

b)

MAN

c)

WAN

11.

Which of the following statements are true?

a)

Local Area Networks cover a small geographical area whereas a Wide Area Network covers a large geographical

b)

Local Area Networks cover a single site such as a school whereas a Wide Area Network can cover several sites

c)

Local Area Networks are made from a single network whereas a Wide Area Network is made up of several LANs

12.

---------- is a collection of local area networks

a)

Metropolitan Area Net work

b)

Local Area Network

c)

Wide Area Network

13.

----------------------- connect computers and devices located close to one another.

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

14.

group of computers connected to each other

a)

Network

b)

server

c)

satellite

15.
 A network is created when one device is connected . 
a)
True 
b)
False 
16.
 A network can be a small collection of computers connected within a building  or it can be a wide collection of computers connected around the world.
a)
True
b)
False 
17.
Advantages of the network ?
a)
Expensive Hardware 
b)
Specialist staff required  
c)
Communication 
d)
Hacking 
18.

Which Network Diagrams is it ?

a)

PAN

b)

LAN

c)

MAN

d)

WAN

19.
Why do we network computers together?
a)
So they can share files and resources.
b)
To have sole use of a machine and avoid bandwidth limitations.
20.
A computer network is ___ connected together.
a)
One computer
b)
Two or more
c)
Three or more
d)
Four or more
21.
Which network is this? I allow computers to communicate with each other in the same building
a)
WAN
b)
LAN
22.
Which network is this? I allow computers to communicate with each other in across the world
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
23.
What is the purpose of a LAN?
a)
To allow computers to communicate with each other in the same area
b)
To allow computers to communicate with each other - anywhere in the world
24.
What is the purpose of a WAN?
a)
To allow computers to communicate with each other in the same area
b)
To allow computers to communicate with each other - anywhere in the world
25.
What type of network is this?
a)
Ring 
b)
Bus 
c)
Star
d)
Mesh
26.
In a star network
a)
Each device is connected to a switch or hub
b)
Each device connects to each other
c)
Each device is connected in a line
d)
Each device is connected to a terminal
27.
A terminator
a)
Makes the network quicker
b)
Sends Data Packets
c)
Stops data collisions
d)
Connects devices to the internet 
28.
What term describes the physical layout of a network?
a)
Topology
b)
topping
c)
topiology
d)
toppology
29.
What network topology is this?
a)
RING
b)
BUS
c)
STAR
30.
What network connection type is this?
a)
Mesh
b)
Star
c)
LAN
31.

A .........network is a network topology with each node being interconnected.

a)

Star

b)

Mesh

32.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?
a)
There is no central node to fail
b)
Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
c)
Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
d)
Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server
33.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star network topology?
a)
If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
b)
Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
c)
Extra hardware such as hubs and switches may be needed
d)
All 3 of them
34.
An advantage of a mesh network topology is that there is no central node to fail - True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
35.
A mesh network is very robust. If one path fails, the rest can still be used - True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a mesh network topology?
a)
If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
b)
Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
c)
Very expensive due to the amount of cabling required.
d)
It can handle very high data traffic rates