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Computer Network

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does LAN stand for?
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Legal Access Network
c)
Legendary Access Node
d)
Local Admin Network
2.
What does WAN stand for ?
a)
Weak Access Node
b)
Working Area Network
c)
Wide Area Network
d)
World Access Net
3.
What is this an image of?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
WAN
d)
LAN
4.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Mesh
c)
LAN
d)
WAN
5.
Choose an example of a WAN
a)
School
b)
College
c)
Netflix
d)
Single site
6.
What is a network?
a)
1 computer
b)
2 or more computers connected
c)
a film
d)
a server
7.
Why use a network?
a)
Share viruses
b)
To lose data
c)
To easily share documents
d)
To install cables
8.
A computer network can share printers and software.
a)
True
b)
False
9.

Which network covers a small geographical area?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

10.
A LAN makes use of external hardware such as satellites and phone lines
a)
True
b)
False
11.
A LAN usually requires a login to access the network
a)
True
b)
False
12.

The basic advantages of the computer network is

a)

Hacking

b)

easy to communicate

c)

network down

13.
What does LAN stand for?
a)
Local Arena Network
b)
Local Area Network
c)
Long Area Network
d)
Local Arena Name
14.
What does WAN stand for?
a)
Wide Area Network
b)
Wide Arena Network
c)
World Area Network
d)
World Arena Network
15.

Which network covers a large geographical area?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

16.

Which network covers a small geographical area?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

17.

Thomas Mills High School has computers being used in a number of school buildings within the site.

Which network is being used?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

18.
Cardiff University has its campus buildings spread out across the city.
Which network is being used?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
19.

Your computer is the _______ in a client-server relationship

a)

Client

b)

Server

20.

The _______ provides your computer with a service (e.g. accessing websites, loading emails) in a client-server relationship

a)

Client

b)

Server

21.

Which of these is NOT a type of server?

a)

Mail

b)

Print

c)

Web

d)

Board

22.

In the client-server model, what is the primary protocol used for communication between a browser & web server?

a)

FTP

b)

TCP

c)

HTTP

d)

SSL

23.
Which two encryption protocols might be used to provide secure transmissions for browser and web server communications?
a)
HTTP & HTTPS
b)
SSL & TLS
c)
SSL & HTTP
d)
TCP & UDP
24.
A network consists of five computers, all running Windows 10 Professional. All the computers are connected to a switch, which is connected to a router, which is connected to the Internet. Which networking model does the network use?
a)
Star-bus
b)
Ring
c)
Hybrid
d)
Peer-to-Peer
25.
A network consists of five computers. Four computers are running Windows 10 Professional. One computer has been upgraded from Windows 10 Professional to Windows Server 2016. All the computers are connected to a switch, which is connected to a router, which is connected to the Internet. Which networking model can the network support that it could not support without the upgrade?
a)
Hybrid
b)
Client-Server
c)
Star-bus
d)
Ring
26.

In a website request journey, where does the request go BEFORE it goes through the Fiber Optic Cables under the sea?

a)

Server

b)

Wireless Access Point

c)

ISP - Internet Service Provider

d)

Computer/Device

27.

What is the Internet Protocol (IP) known to be?

a)

An Internet Service Provider

b)

An Internet Connection

c)

IP Address

d)

Method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet.

28.

What does the acronym "HTTP" stand for?

a)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol

b)

Helping Text Transfer Process

c)

Hyper Text Protocol

d)

Hyper Transfer Text Pictures

29.

A network that uses physical cables and a router box to connect devices

a)

Wired network

b)

Wireless network

c)

Router

d)

Switch

30.

A network connection box that all of the computer's cables connect to

a)

Wired network

b)

Wireless network

c)

Router

d)

Switch

31.

A network that uses radio waves signals to transmit data

a)

Wired network

b)

Wireless network

c)

Router

d)

Switch

32.

A switch used to connect and route networks both inside and outside

a)

Wired network

b)

Wireless network

c)

Router

d)

Switch

33.

Also called protocols and manage and monitor the computer network

a)

Nodes

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

Connection medium

34.

Used to connect and establish communication between nodes. It can be wired or wireless

a)

Nodes

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

Connection medium

35.

A device in a network. Any physical device or hardware used within a network that is able to send and receive data.

a)

Nodes

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

Connection medium

36.

A device used to move the data around the network.

a)

Nodes

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

Connection medium

37.

The delay that occurs before data is transferred

a)

Network Protocol

b)

Bandwidth

c)

Firewalls

d)

Latency

38.

Hardware or software that blocks unwanted access to a system or computer

a)

Network Protocol

b)

Bandwidth

c)

Firewalls

d)

Latency

39.

Regulations set up to help the transfer of information between devices. They are rules for communication between the computers and servers.

a)

Network Protocol

b)

Bandwidth

c)

Firewalls

d)

Latency

40.

A network capacity for transferring data

a)

Network Protocol

b)

Bandwidth

c)

Firewalls

d)

Latency

41.

Lets you browse the internet and download material

a)

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

b)

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

c)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

d)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

42.

Protocol for sending emails within the same network and between different networks

a)

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

b)

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

c)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

d)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

43.

Connection-based protocol that makes sure data reaches its destination without any errors.

a)

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

b)

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

c)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

d)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

44.

The protocol that allows users to work from remote server

a)

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

b)

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

c)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

d)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

45.

A process that proves the identity of the user

a)

Cryptography

b)

Authentication

c)

Encryption

d)

Phishing

46.

A cyberattack carried out by sending emails to large numbers of people asking for sensitive information

a)

Cryptography

b)

Authentication

c)

Encryption

d)

Phishing

47.

The process of encoding or scrambling data to prevent unauthorized people from opening or accessing it.

a)

Cryptography

b)

Authentication

c)

Encryption

d)

Phishing

48.

You are trying to access your iPhone and it tells you to put in a password and then texts you a code to enter. What are you doing?

a)

Encryption

b)

Authentication

c)

Phishing

49.

Digital signatures are used to validate the authenticity of a signature and is legally binding.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

What is the function of a server?

a)

Allows a computer to connect to the internet

b)

Sends and receives data on a computer

c)

Store, retrieve and send files or data to other computers on the network

d)

A company that provides subscription with access to the internet

51.

Which of these is an advantage of running a private server?

a)

Cost less than the webserver

b)

Better security and performance

c)

Easy to set up and control

d)

Support services to help with problems

52.

Which task would NOT optimize the bandwidth?

a)

Shut down background apps

b)

Connect your device with an ethernet cable to the router

c)

Switch to an older device

d)

Reboot your router

53.

Which is a benefit of using a local network?

a)

Easily share documents

b)

To be able to access the internet

c)

Faster internet

d)

Share viruses

54.

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of Internet connection?

a)

Wireless

b)

Cable

c)

Mobile

d)

Server

55.

A web browser is defined as which of the following?

a)

Software program retrieving and presenting data using the

Internet

b)

Collection of networks linked together at a central location

c)

Equipment allowing information to be served to multiple computers

d)

Web pages that are formatted similarly and linked together

56.

Which of the following is the purpose of an ISP?

a)

A software program that will retrieve data using the Internet

b)

A company which provides internet connection for a fee

c)

A company which provides internet connection for a fee

d)

A software program that allows users to view confidential

information

57.

When was the Internet officially created?

a)

January 1962

b)

June 1965

c)

January 1983

d)

June 1987

58.

Which of the following could become a negative result of continued Internet growth?

a)

More free flowing information

b)

More Internet industry jobs

c)

More international communication

d)

More government regulations and restrictions