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WorksheetsIGCSE ICT: Networking 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a network?
a)
Two or more computers that are connected together by cables or Wi-Fi
b)
A single computer that is not connected to any other
c)
Lots of computers in one place
d)
Anything attached to a network switch or hub
2.
What is a client?
a)
A client is any computer in a network
b)
A client is a single computer that is not connected to any other
c)
A client is the central hub in a network
d)
Network hardware like a switch
3.
What is a server?
a)
A server is a powerful computer that acts as a central hub in a network
b)
A server is any computer in a network
c)
A server is a single computer that is not connected to any other
d)
Network hardware like a hub
4.
Which of these would be a benefit of having a network?
a)
Sharing expensive hardware like printers as well as internet access
b)
Preventing any viruses spreading from computer to computer
c)
Preventing computers from being hacked
d)
Saving money on cabling and network hardware
5.
What is a computer called when it is not connected to a network?
a)
A standalone
b)
A server
c)
A client
d)
A node
6.
What is a node on a network?
a)
Any kind of network hardware, including a client, server or hardware like a hub or switch
b)
A server
c)
A client
d)
Network hardware like a hub or switch
7.
What is a local area network?
a)
Computers or devices that are connected over a small geographic area
b)
Computers or devices that are not connected together
c)
Computers or devices that are connected over a large geographic area
d)
Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city
8.
What is an example of a local area network?
a)
A school network
b)
The internet
c)
A standalone
d)
Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city
9.
What is a wide area network?
a)
Computers or devices that are connected over a large geographic area
b)
Computers or devices that are connected over a small geographic area
c)
Computers or devices that are not connected together
d)
Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city
10.
What is an example of a wide area network?
a)
The internet
b)
A home network
c)
A standalone
d)
Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city
11.
What is the internet?
a)
A global network of networks
b)
A wired network
c)
A local area network
d)
Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city
12.
From what did the internet originate?
a)
ARPANET
b)
The World Wide Web
c)
Google
d)
The telegraph
13.
What is a protocol?
a)
A rule of communication on a network
b)
A method of transmission
c)
A computer that hosts websites
d)
A way of accessing websites
14.
If the Internet is the hardware of our global networks, their servers and cables, what is the World Wide Web?
a)
The software - the websites and webpages we can access online
b)
The network - linked computers
c)
A database of lots of different content
d)
Network hardware like hubs or switches
15.
How is the World Wide Web accessed?
a)
Using a web browser
b)
Using an email client
c)
Using VoIP software
d)
Using DTP software
16.
What name do we give to a computer that hosts websites?
a)
A webserver
b)
A server
c)
A protocol
d)
A client
17.
What is a data packet?
a)
A small chunk of data to be communicated on a network
b)
A computer that hosts websites
c)
A rule of communication
d)
An IP address
18.
What does HTML stand for?
a)
Hypertext Markup Language
b)
Hypertext Media Language
c)
Hyper Type Markup Language
d)
Hyper Tech Markup Language
19.
Which of the following is an advantage of using email?
a)
Files can be attached and shared with other email users easily
b)
Video can be streamed
c)
Letters can be handwritten
d)
You can see the other person in real-time
20.
Which of the following is an advantage of using VoIP?
a)
Travel costs can be saved
b)
An old computer can be used
c)
Attachments can be sent
d)
You can change the formatting of text and use emojis
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