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Communication Networks

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A __________________ is a group of computers that are connected together to share data, hardware and software.
a)
Laptop
b)
Tablet
c)
Computer Network
d)
Digital portfolio
2.
The Internet is an example of ____________ type of network.
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
MAN
3.

Which of these are topologies?

a)

Star

b)

Ring

c)

Mesh

d)

Bus

4.

What is a disadvantage of a ring network?

a)

If one node breaks they all stop working

b)

Its expensive

c)

Its cheap

d)

Difficult to set up

5.

What does WAN stand for?

a)

Wild area network

b)

Wide area network

c)

world area network

d)

wicked area network

6.

What does LAN stand for?

a)

listed area network

b)

local area network

c)

little area network

d)

all of the above

7.
This topology is a
a)
RING
b)
BUS
c)
STAR
d)
MESH
8.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
LAN
d)
Ring
9.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
Ring
d)
WAN
10.
A computer that is connected to a network is called a ___________.
a)
Stand alone
b)
Mainframe computer
c)
Workstation or node
d)
Personal computer
11.
Which of the three main topologies rely on a single main cable to transmit data packets?
a)
Ring
b)
Star
c)
Bus
12.
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
13.
What does WAN stand for ?
a)
Weak Access Node
b)
Working Area Network
c)
Wide Area Network
d)
World Access Net
14.
What is a network?
a)
1 computer
b)
2 or more computers connected
c)
a film
d)
a server
15.
Why use a network?
a)
Share viruses
b)
To lose data
c)
To easily share documents
d)
To install cables
16.
The Striker family has several computers a home but  only one laser Printer. What type of network would they need to set up in order to share the printer?
a)
MAN
b)
WAN
c)
LAN
17.
Two or more computers connected close together in a local area e.g. building or office is called?
a)
WAN
b)
LAN
c)
The Internet
d)
Virtual Network
18.
Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area (e.g. county, country, globe).  What type of network is this?
a)
LAN
b)
School Network
c)
WAN
d)
The Internet
19.
What type of network topology shown in the picture?
a)
Bus topology
b)
Ring topology
c)
Star topology
d)
Tree topology
20.
What type of network topology shown in the picture?
a)
Bus topology
b)
Ring topology
c)
Star topology
d)
Tree topology
21.
What is the correct description for the type of topology shown in the picture?
a)
All of the nodes in the network must be connected to each other for the network to work.
b)
All nodes must be connected to a centeral communication device
c)
All the nodes must connect to a central cable that act like the backbone for the network
d)
a cable forms a closed loop with all computers and devices arranged
along the ring.
22.
What is the correct description for the type of topology shown in the picture?
a)
All of the nodes in the network must be connected to each other for the network to work.
b)
All nodes must be connected to a centeral communication device
c)
 The network consists of a single central cable (backbone), to which all computers and other devices connect.
d)
a cable forms a closed loop with all computers and devices arranged
along the ring.
23.

Network connections are created using

a)

wires and cables

b)

files and resources

c)

computers and printers

24.

A Wide Area Network is a network in which

a)

Computers and devices that are connected over a large geographic area.

b)

Computers and devices that are connected over a small geographic area.

c)

Computers and devices that are not connected with each oher.

25.

What is an example of a LAN

a)

Internet

b)

Desktop

c)

school network

26.

Which of these is a problem that could occur within a network?

a)

Sharing software and data

b)

A virus spreading from computer to computer

c)

Sharing hardware

27.

What is the main advantage of a Bus Network Topology?

a)

Share resources such as files and printers.

b)

It is relatively cheap to set up.

c)

There are no data collisions

d)

You need to have a Network Manager to run the network.

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