Worksheets1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols pt 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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 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 maintain 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 software updates can be run across all computers from one computer
All computers can be maintained from one computer
Files and peripherals can be shared
Which of these is the correct definition of a router?
Forwards data packets along a network
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 media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth?
Coaxial
Twisted pair cable
Plastic
Fibre optic
Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture?
Coaxial
Twisted pair cable
Plastic
Fibre optic
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
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
