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Quiz 3 : Introduction to Networking

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hospitals, banks and supermarkets are all linked using which network type?

a)

WAN

b)

LAN

c)

BUS

d)

WiFi

2.
WAN stand for ?
a)
Wide Area Natrok
b)
Wide Area Netwok
c)
Wide Aral Network
d)
1,2
3.
What is a characteristic of a LAN?
a)
Small geographical location such as a school or small office.
b)
Really cheap to set up.
c)
Uses less cables than a star.
4.
Choose an example of a WAN
a)
School
b)
College
c)
Netflix
d)
Single site
5.
Why use a network?
a)
Share viruses
b)
To lose data
c)
To easily share documents
d)
To install cables
6.
A computer network can share printers and software.
a)
True
b)
False
7.

Which network covers a small geographical area?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

8.

A WLAN covers the same area as a LAN but connects computing devices within a network wirelessly.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

The computers in Peter's office building are linked so that staff can share files and printers. This type of network is known as .

a)

WAN

b)

GAN

c)

PAN

d)

LAN

10.

A peer-to-peer network:

a)

usually links just two computers

b)

allows computers on the network to exchange files with each other

c)

is often used by people working in a large organisation

d)

is not vulnerable to hacking

11.

The advantages of a client-server network include:

a)

security is created, managed and enforced

b)

backup of data is centralised

c)

many computers have access to centralised resources

d)

All options

12.

A peer-to-peer network:

a)

uses a central file server loaded with the required applications

b)

requires only one anti-virus scanner for all computers in the network

c)

carries out automatic backup for all computers on the network

d)

is commonly found in a home or small office

13.

In cloud computing:

a)

Software and applications are commonly accessible via a web browser on any computer

b)

A single network server runs the cloud services

c)

Users have access to unlimited free storage of data

d)

There is no danger of sensitive data being hacked

14.
Choose the best definition to explain what is meant by a 'peer to peer' network.
a)
Computers have equal status and do not rely on a central server.  Each workstation is effectively a server and client.
b)
A client is used to make requests, the server processes these requests and then responds to the request.  The server provides a service.
15.
Which of the following is an advantage of a client-server network?
a)
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
b)
Does not need an expensive server as individual workstations are used to access files.
c)
The server is expensive to purchase
d)
Files are stored in a centralised location, meaning it is easier to backup.
16.

What is the role of a client in a client-server network?

a)

To make requests, like requesting a file

b)

To store and share files

17.

A private computer network within an organisation.

a)

Internet

b)

Intranet

18.
Customers in Martin’s company can access certain parts of the company network from their own company computer outside of Martin’s company. This is an example of a/an: 
a)
extranet
b)
internet. 
c)
intranet. 
d)
throughput. 
19.

How can a user be authenticated to access an intranet?

a)

With a username and password

b)

No need to authenticate

c)

Physical signing in book

20.

All users of an intranet have access to the same files and web pages.

a)

False

b)

True

21.

This is a network opened to all.

a)

extranet

b)

internet

c)

intranet

22.

Intranet is an internal network within the organisation.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Intranet allows users to access information from other agencies and organisations.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Easy to share information: You can share information with colleagues and employees far more easily using the cloud.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Which of these is an advantage of cloud storage?

a)

The user has no control over their data

b)

Many programs can be run at the same time, regardless of the processing power of your device

c)

Accessible anywhere with an internet connection

d)

Portability