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WorksheetsCommunication using a computer network
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins
Select three items which are resources shared on a computer network.
Data
Bridge
Storage
Internet
Packets
Bluetooth network is also known as Wired Personal Area Network?
True
False
Hubs are more efficient in distributing data packets than Switches?
True
False
ISP stands for Inter-Service Provider
True
False
Communication rules used by network devices is known as protocol.
True
False
A typical router transfers data within a range of 10m to 30m.
True
False
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enable devices to communicate using...
Router
WLAN
Switch
Radiowaves
A device used to connect several computers to form a LAN is called?
Switch
Bridge
Router
Gateway
A device that connect LANs using the same protocol is called?
Switch
Bridge
Router
Gateway
Identify two network hardware that can be used to setup an Ethernet LAN.
Wireless Network Interface Card
LAN Cable
Wireless Router
Switch
Identify two network hardware that can be used to setup a Wireless LAN
Wireless Network Interface Card.
Network Interface Card
Wireless Router
Switch
A device not connected to a computer network is known as....
LAN
Bridge
Standalone
WLAN
A network is a collection of ____________________ computers.
Autonomous
Nodes
Nodes are also called
Workspace
Workstation
A computer or server on the Internet is also known as
Host
Address
What can you do with the Internet
Exchange of Information
Cost effective
Communication
All of the above
A (a) is a group of computers which are connected with each other through communication channel for sharing data
A central computer or an electronic device that connects different computers with each other.
Node
Server
A computer or an electronic device that is attached to the network.
Server
Node
What are the advantages of using computer network?
Network is a group of_____ that are interconnected
Computer
Rail
Airline
All of the above
Computer Network makes it easier to communicate with friends
True
False
You can install programs in the _____ without having to goto individual work station
Server
School
Printer
Screen
A computer network is a group of computers that are connected using
Cables
Radio Signals
Both of the above
None of the above
Hacking is an advantage of Computer Networks
True
False
Disadvantages of Computer network are
Network Failure
Easy Communication
We need computer network to use
Teams
LMS
All of the above
It is easy to backup files as it is all in the server.
True
False
If a virus gets onto one computer, it is difficult for it to spread to other computers on the network.
True
False
Network failure is a disadvantage of Computer Networks
True
False
The term 'bandwidth' refers to .
the amount of data that can be downloaded via radio waves
the maximum amount of data that can be transferred at any time via an Internet connection
the number of minutes you use while online
the method you use to connect to the Internet
Which one of the following is a typical example of a web address?
http:telko@info.uk
alex@intellect.co.za
http://www.eaglewood.co.za
C:/computers.za
Which one of the following terms refer to wireless radio communication?
Bluetooth
Bandwidth
GPS
Ethernet
The computers in Peter's office building are linked so that staff can share files and printers. This type of network is known as .
WAN
GAN
PAN
LAN
Which one of the following terms refer to the most popular LAN technology
Ethernet
WAN
Internet
Intranet
Fibre optic cables consist of very fine strands of glass or plastic fibre; transmitting data via
magnetic pulses
light pulses
electricity
A WLAN covers the same area as a LAN but connects computing devices within a network wirelessly.
true
false
