WorksheetsComputer - Special - University - Quiz 3
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A computer network is ___ connected together.
a)
One computer
b)
Two or more
c)
Three or more
d)
Four or more
2.
A computer network is a system of:
a)
two or more computing devices connected to one another
b)
Data transfer and information storage
c)
Sharing devices like scanners
d)
A whole lot of individual machines working on their own
3.
What does LAN stand for?
a)
Limited Area Network
b)
Laser Assisted Network
c)
Local Area Network
d)
Local Aerial Network
4.
Select 3 reasons for using a network
a)
Increased security - user access to the network is controlled
b)
Data transfer can be controlled
c)
Sharing resources and devices
d)
Centralisation of data
5.
What is an advantage of a LAN?
a)
You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.
b)
It is limited to a small area.
c)
Can cover near infinite geographical distance.
d)
Expensive to setup.
6.
A series of number used to identify a network device.
a)
IP Address
b)
IM Address
c)
MAC Address
d)
OP Address
7.
What does Protocol mean?
a)
Security
b)
Rules
c)
Orders
d)
Services
8.
Which if these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can betransferred? (1-4)
a)
Error detection
b)
Packet switching
c)
Bandwidth
d)
Transmission media
9.
What is cloud computing? (1-4)
a)
Storing large amounts of data on a single computer
b)
Using the internet to store and access data and programs remotely
c)
Storing hard copies of data as a backup
d)
Using the internet to communicate with other users
10.
The ______________ was developed in 3000 BC, and was basically beads on rods to count and was used to calculate, has upper and lower deck.
a)
UNIVAC
b)
Abacus
c)
Vacuum Tubes
d)
Slide Rule
11.
One of the earliest calculating devices was invented in 1642 and could only perform addition
a)
Stepped Reckoner
b)
Pascaline
c)
Difference Engine
d)
Analytical Engine
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