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Basic Network

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a server in a computer network?

a)

Someone who manages the network

b)

The name for a large number of computer cables

c)

A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage

2.

What is a network?

a)

1 computer

b)

2 or more computers connected

c)

a film

d)

a server

3.
Which network covers a large area? 
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
4.

This device allows multiple devices to connect and transfer data on a network.

a)

A mouse

b)

A switch

c)

A Motherboard

d)

A CPU

5.

A router can connect different networks together.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

This device connects a network to the internet.

a)

A CPU

b)

A switch

c)

A modem

d)

A printer

7.

NIC stands for

a)

Network Interface Card

b)

Network Intermediate Cost

c)

Not Internet Compatible

d)

Never In Class

8.

This stores all the network users' files.

a)

The Server

b)

The Switch

c)

The Router

d)

The Hub

9.

Which of these are advantages of using a network?

a)

Everyone can share the same resources.

b)

You can share an internet connection.

c)

The hardware can be expensive.

d)

There is a risk of hacking and viruses.

10.

We use the biggest network in the world every day it's called...

a)

The Internet

b)

The school network

c)

Broadband

d)

WiFi

11.
What is this an image of?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
WAN
d)
LAN
12.
A computer network can share printers and software.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
A LAN makes use of external hardware such as satellites and phone lines
a)
True
b)
False
14.
What is a Network?
a)
a collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media.
b)
A collection of computers and devices connected together so complex problems can be solved quickly.
c)
A group of computers connected together in a shape of a Bus, Star or Ring.
d)
A connected devices and computer thet consist of servers, client and peers.
15.
Transmission media can be in a form of ______A_______ or ______B______.
a)
A: Wired
B: Wireless
b)
A: Physical
B: Invisible
c)
A: Copper Wire
B: Radio Signal
d)
A: USB cable
B: WiFi
16.

Select 3 reasons for using a network

a)

Increased security - user access to the network is controlled

b)

Data transfer can be controlled

c)

Sharing resources and devices

d)

Centralisation of data