WorksheetsGCSE (9–1) CS 1.3 Networks, connections & protocols
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is a standalone computer?
A computer that is not connected to a network
A computer that is being used as a server
A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
A computer that is used by only one person
Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN?
It covers a wide geographical area
Computers are connected together using a leased line or a satellite
Users can share files and peripherals
Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate
Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN?
It covers a small geographical area
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
It is contained within one building
Users are not able to share files and peripherals
Which of these statements about a client-server network is true?
A client-server network has a central computer that provides services to the rest of the network
A client-server network is cheap and easy to set up
A client-server network cannot be used to share files
Each computer on a client-server network is maintained separately
Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-peer network?
In a large organisation
In a home
In a large office
Across several offices in a company
Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network?
Antivirus scans can be run across all computers from one computer
All computers can be maintained from one computer
Files and peripherals can be shared
All software updates can be run across all computers from one computer
Which of these is the correct definition of a router?
A network device that forwards data packets between networks
A device that corrects errors that are found in data packets
A type of transmission media that provides the greatest bandwidth
A server within a network
Which transmission medium is capable of having a much higher bandwidth?
Coaxial
Twisted pair cable
Plastic
Fibre optic
Why would you use a virtual private network(VPN)?
To securely access a private network (usually a LAN) from a remote location.
To mask your IP address.
To encrypt data packets.
All of the above
Which of these components is internal to a computer and is required to connect the computer to a network?
Wireless Access Point
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Switch
Hub
What is meant by latency in the performance of a network?
The amount of time data takes to travel from the source to the destination
The maximum rate that data can be transferred at
The number of errors that are found in a data packet after transmission
The route a packet takes when it is being transmitted
Which if these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can be transferred?
Error detection
Packet switching
Bandwidth
Transmission media
What is meant by a data packet?
A unit of data that travels along a network
The number of error found in data when it has been transmitted
The data a computer needs to connect to a network
A connection point in a network that allows data to be shared
What is the role of a web server?
To control centralised access to website data including content and layout
To control which devices on a network are able to access the Internet
To request a specific web page from a web host and display the results
To allow the user to create their own web pages
What is the role of a web client?
To control centralised access to website data including content and layout
To control which devices on a network are able to access the Internet
To request a specific web page from a web host and display the results
To allow the user to create their own web pages
Which of these is a correct definition of DNS?
An internet service that is used to detect errors
An internet service that stores data in large quantities for different companies
An internet service that provides a messaging service for users to communicate
An internet service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses
What is meant by hosting?
A service that allows individuals and organisations to make their website available on the world wide web
A service that creates websites for companies
A service that transmits data in a network
A service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses
What is cloud computing?
Storing large amounts of data on a single computer
Using the internet to store and access data and programs remotely
Storing hard copies of data as a backup
Using the internet to communicate with other users
What problem can occur through using cloud computing?
There can be privacy and security issues
More hardware needs to be added to a company network to store data
Only a small amount of data can be stored
Only a small amount of software can be stored
Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing?
It can reduce costs for a company as they do not need to buy additional hardware to store data
It is the cheapest option for a company to store their data as they do not need to pay for cloud computing
Data can be accessed anywhere as an internet connect is not needed to access data and software stored in cloud computing
Data will always be more secure in a cloud computing system
What network has the router or switch placed in the centre and the devices around it?
Ring
Bus
Star
Mesh
Which is a feature of a Mesh network?
Data can be transmitted from different devices simultaneously.
Devices are dependent on a central sever.
The network uses terminators
The Server is usually based in the middle of the network
Which of these is not an advantage of a network?
Shared files and resources
Less vulnerable to hackers
Data can be shared across a range of users
User accounts can be created
Which is a disadvantage of WiFi?
You can use it in a range of ‘hard to reach’ locations making users more mobile
It is simple to add devices to a WiFi network
It reduces Health & Safety issues by removing wires
Data can be intercepted
Encryption is?
A secret code used to keep data safe
A key which is applied to data to scramble it
A set of numbers used to replace letters in data that is transmitted
A message that is kept secret
The Encryption method used on Secure Internet transitions is called?
Public Key Encryption
Public Code Encrypting
Public Key Encrypting
Private Key Encryption
What does the term "Topology" describe?
A device connected to a network.
The physical configuration of a network.
The practice of clipping shrubs or trees into ornamental shapes.
The rules that determine how data is transmitted between devices in a network.
What is a benefit of a wired network over a wireless network?
Increased costs
Technical Knowledge needed
Faster Data Transfer Speeds
Easier to hack
What is a standard?
A unit of measurement
A type of connection for a network cable
A set of rules for how something behaves or interacts
A person who standardises online content
Why are standards important in networking?
They allow hardware and software to interact across different manufacturers
They help keep systems private so that other products can’t interact with them
They allow governments to maintain complete control over the Internet
They provide paperwork for people who wouldn’t have anything else to do
What does HTTPS stand for?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Hyper Text Protocol Secure
Hidden Text Transfer Protocol Station
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Station
Which of these is not an Email protocol?
POP
SMTP
FTP
IMAP
What does IMAP stand for?
Internet Message Authorisation Protocol
Instant Message Access Protocol
Internet Message Access Protocol
Internet Message Answering Protocol
What does FTP stand for?
Flat Transfer Procedure
File Transfer Protocol
Flat Transfer Protocol
File Transferring Protocol
Which of these is not a Protocol?
TCP/IP
DNS
HTTP
HTTPS
Where is a MAC address stored?
In the computer
On the NIC
As a list in the router
On the modem
What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol?
When transferring large files, it is used to organise them and process the HTML code on the web page
It is used for email communication and sending emails
It makes the transfer of a webpages from the servers to the user’s device
It allows data to be communicated through a 4 Layer model
What does SMTP stand for?
Server Mail Transfer Protocol
Simple Mail Transition Protocol
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Server Mailing Transfer Procedure
Which of these is a valid IPv4 address?
Six sets of hexadecimal numbers between 00 and FF, separated with a colon
Four sets of numbers between 0 and 255, separated with a full stop
Eight groups of hexadecimal numbers between 0000 and FFFF
Six sets of numbers between 0 and 128, separated with a comma
Which of these describes a MAC address?
Six sets of hexadecimal numbers between 00 and FF, separated with a colon
Four sets of numbers between 0 and 255, separated with a full stop
Eight groups of hexadecimal numbers between 0000 and FFFF
Six sets of numbers between 0 and 128, separated with a comma
