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Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
is a device used to connect computers together to form a LAN
Router
Hub
Modem
is a wireless local area network
WLAN
LAN
WAN
is a wide area network
WAN
WLAN
LAN
A computer network is where two or more devices are connected together so they can share...
people
resources
cables
Local Area Networks are usually located within a single building
True
False
Each device connected to the network is called a...
node
hub
computer
stand alone machine
Which of the following would be the LEAST likely to be used in a LAN?
Wi-Fi
Ethernet cable
Fibre optic cable
Home networks are more likely to use a...
router
switch
hub
With a LAN, users can usually log on to any work station to access their files.
False
True
A wide area network (WAN) ...
connects two or more LANs together
means Wi-Fi can be used
is easier to use than a LAN
connects two or more computers together
The only WAN in existence is the internet
True
False
Which of the following would normally be used to connect networks across different continents?
Fibre optic cables
Microwave links
Wi-Fi
With a LAN, backups need to be made form each individual machine.
True
False
Your computer is the _______ in a client-server relationship
Client
Server
The _______ provides your computer with a service (e.g. accessing websites, loading emails) in a client-server relationship
Client
Server
What does this padlock sign mean in the address bar of your browser?
The site is secure and data is transmitted using SSL
There is a padlock available for purchase
The website does not include "safety locks"
The page is locked down for some odd reason
Taking a secret message and reproducing the original plain text is known as?
Caesar Cipher
Encryption
Cipher Text
Decryption
The process of converting plaintext to ciphertext.
cryptography
cyphertext
decryption
encryption
Information that is readable without performing any cryptographic operations.
cryptography
plaintext
encryption
decryption
A string of text that has been converted to a secure form using encryption.
encryption
decryption
ciphertext
plaintext
The process of converting a ciphertext into plaintext.
encryption
decryption
plaintext
cryptography
The address for s single file on the internet is called it's:
HTTP
ISP
HTML
URL
What is the World Web usually called for short?
surfing
web
browsing
Internet
What is the full form of URL?
United Resource Limited
Uniform Resource Locator
Unit Reason Launch
United Report Launcher
