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WorksheetsComputer Network GCSE AQA part 1 Revision
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the best definition of a computer network?
Two or more computers connected together to communicate.
Computers grouped together by cables or wifi.
Two or more computers connected together.
Computers that are linked
Which are these advantages of using computer networks? Tick all that are advantages.
Networks allow users to share software stored in a main system.
Files can easily be shared between users over a network.
Network users can communicate via email, messaging etc
Viruses can easily be found and dealt with by the server.
Peripherals can be shared like printers
Which of these are disadvantages of using computer networks. More than one can be ticked.
Cost of cables and servers is expensive.
management of a large network is complicated, requiring specialist staff.
A break in service means that files can become inaccessible to all people using the network.
Speeds to access materials are slow meaning that office workers do less work.
Which network could use Bluetooth to connect devices?
PAN
LAN
WAN
Which network often makes use of the internet to connect devices?
PAN
LAN
WAN
What type of network topology is show in the image?
Bus topology
Star topology
Line Topology
Mesh Topology
What type of network topology is usually used in Home Networks?
Bus Topology
Star Topology
True or false, Bus Networks are easy to set up and therefore more reliable than star networks.
True
False
True or False, star networks generally require more cable than bus networks.
True
False
In which network will cable failure cause more disruption to service?
Bus
Star
The advantage of setting up wireless networks is that it is inexpensive as it does not require expensive cabling.
True
False
Any time you use wireless networks there is a chance that your data can be intercepted.
True
False
The speed of most wireless networks is much slower than the slowest common wired networks.
True
False
In cabling, which is the most expensive communication medium?
Coaxial
Twisted Pair
Fibre Optic
In cabling, which communication medium has the highest noise contamination?
Coaxial
Twisted Pair
Fibre Optic
Which two cabling mediums use copper wire? Choose two!!
Coaxial
Twisted Pair
Fibre Optic
Which of the following two mediums has a higher bandwidth?
Fibre
Copper
Which network covers a small geographical area?
LAN
WAN
The basic advantages of the computer network is
Hacking
easy to communicate
network down
The best topology is
Bus
Star
Ring
What does IP stand for?
Internet Packet
Internet Portable
Internet Protocol
Immediate Packet
What does NIC stand for
Network Internet Controller
Network International Communications
Network Interface Card
Network Internet Communicator
What is a Router?
a device for accessing the internet
A device to direct cars to their destinations
A packet of data
What technology does WiFi use?
Radio signals
Phone cables
Infra red signals
Optical fibre
What is the World Wide Web
The Internet
The web sites provided by official and commercial organisations
All the web pages on the internet
A Wireless Network
What is the 'backbone' of the internet?
The satellites which keep phone lines working
The routers and switches in the internet
The underwater cables used for internet connections
The protocols used for communication
The layout of how computers are connected is
network
type
topology
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
Home networks are more likely to use a...
router
switch
hub
Which of the following peripherals is MOST likely to be shared via a network?
Projector
Printer
Keyboard
If there is a problem with the ... then people on the network will be unable to access their files.
Internet server
File server
Mail server
Database server
Which is more secure?
wireless networks
wired networks
List the benefits of networking computers?
Staff can share files between terminals
access their files from any terminal within the network.
Staff can send messages across the network
share resources such as printers or scanners
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 only used by one person
