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WorksheetsYear 7 Networking Fundamentals
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is WWW?
a)
Abbreviation for World Wide Web.
b)
A network of computers located at geographically separate sites
c)
a unique numerical code used to identify computers on a network
d)
Connects multiple computers together
2.
A Wide Area Network (WAN) is
a)
A network of computers located at geographically separate sites
b)
A set of rules governing the transmission of data between devices
c)
A unique numerical code used to identify computers on a network
d)
The smallest piece of data passed across a network
3.
A LAN (local area network) is a...
a)
network that operates within a small geographic area, usually within a building, office, or department
b)
network that operates within a large geographic area, usually across countries
c)
network that operates within a medium geographic area, usually within cities
d)
global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information
4.
Bandwidth means
a)
To convert data from its original form to a form that can only be read by someone that can reverse the encryption.
b)
a unique numerical code used to identify computers on a network
c)
a protocol for sending data across the Internet that assigns unique numbers (IP addresses) to each connected device
d)
The amount of data that can be sent from one computer to another through a particular connection in a certain amount of time
5.
The function of a Web Browser is to
a)
forward data across a network
b)
view web sites
c)
send data across the Internet via TCP
d)
transfer a file from a remote computer to a local computer.
6.
A search engine is
a)
A collection of Internet communication protocols between two computers
b)
A type of internet service provider
c)
A website that provides a service for gathering and reporting information available on the internet
d)
a program used to view websites on your computer
7.
Raj wants to set up a computer network, what is this?
a)
a collection of 2 or more computers all interconnected
b)
A network of computers located at geographically separate sites
c)
A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information
d)
A set of rules governing the transmission of data between devices
8.
an IP address (internet protocol address) is...
a)
a program used to view web sites
b)
a unique numerical code used to identify computers on a network
c)
A website that provides a search engine for gathering and reporting information available on the internet
d)
a collection of 2 or more computers all interconnected
9.
DNS (domain name system) is
a)
A chunk of data sent over a network
b)
A service that connects a domain name to an IP address
c)
A website that provides a search engine for gathering and reporting information available on the internet
d)
A set of rules governing the transmission of data between devices
10.
A set of rules governing the transmission of data between devices
a)
TCP/IP (Transform Corridor Protocol / Internet Protocol)
b)
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)
c)
TCP/IP (Transmit Coding Protocol / Internet Protocol)
d)
TCP/IP (Triangle Corridor Proton/ Internet Proton)
11.
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
a)
Wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances between cell phones, computers, and other devices
b)
network that operates within a small geographic area, usually within a building, office, or department
c)
A provider of mobile phones
d)
Someone that provides access to the Internet and web hosting.
12.
Define the term 'Download'
a)
To transfer a file from a remote server to a local computer
b)
Sending or transferring files to a remote server
c)
a program used to view web sites
d)
Clicking a bad link on a website
13.
Encryption
a)
To convert data from its original form to a form that can only be read by someone that can reverse the encryption. The purpose of encryption is to prevent unauthorized reading of the data.
b)
network that operates within a small geographic area, usually within a building, office, or department
c)
- Cables have to be run from the router to all rooms in the house - Installation is expensive - You have to unplug and reconnect if you want to move to a different room
d)
downloading and saving a video file at the same time it is being viewed
14.
Router
a)
A type of computer that forwards data across a network
b)
network that operates within a small geographic area, usually within a building, office, or department
c)
Abbreviation for World Wide Web.
d)
Connects multiple computers together
15.
Network Hub
a)
network that operates within a small geographic area, usually within a building, office, or department
b)
Connects multiple computers together
c)
Someone that provides access to the Internet and web hosting.
d)
- Data could potentially be intercepted by malicious users - Small range - Slower speeds compared with wired
16.
Network Cable
a)
To transfer a file from a remote computer to a local computer. In web terms: to transfer a file from a web server to a web client. (see also Upload).
b)
- Faster data transfer speeds - Better security - More reliable connection
c)
used to connect one network device to another network device
d)
- Cables have to be run from the router to all rooms in the house - Installation is expensive - You have to unplug and reconnect if you want to move to a different room
17.
What is the meaning of the word 'protocol'?
a)
A set of rules governing the transmission of data between devices
b)
To transfer a file from a remote computer to a local computer. In web terms: to transfer a file from a web server to a web client. (see also Upload).
c)
- Cables have to be run from the router to all rooms in the house - Installation is expensive - You have to unplug and reconnect if you want to move to a different room
d)
Someone that provides access to the Internet and web hosting.
18.
Akim wishes to send an image to his friend over bluetooth. What is bluetooth?
a)
service that connects a domain name to an IP address
b)
Wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances between cell phones, computers, and other devices
c)
System to allow Internet access using mobile phone networks.
d)
network that operates within a small geographic area, usually within a building, office, or department
19.
Define WiFi
a)
The amount of data that can be sent from one computer to another through a particular connection in a certain amount of time
b)
A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information
c)
A program used to view web sites
d)
A local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet
20.
Sonny has upgraded to 4G. What does this mean?
a)
A chunk of data sent over a network
b)
A service used to connect one network device to another network device
c)
A service that connects a domain name to an IP address
d)
A system to allow Internet access using mobile phone networks.
21.
Buffering..
a)
is downloading and saving a video file at the same time it is being viewed
b)
is a type of computer that forwards data across a network
c)
is a collection of Internet communication protocols between two computers.
d)
is used to connect one network device to another network device
22.
Advantages of a wired network
a)
- Faster data transfer speeds - Better security - Easier to hack compared with wireless
b)
- Slower data transfer speeds - Better security - less reliable connection
c)
- Faster data transfer speeds - Better security - More reliable connection
d)
- Slower data transfer speeds - less security - More reliable connection
23.
Disadvantages of a wired network
a)
- Slower data transfer speeds - Less security - Unreliable connection
b)
- Faster data transfer speeds - Better security - More reliable connection
c)
- Wired networks are harder to use - Installation is pretty cheap - You can just unplug then move rooms
d)
- Cables have to be run from the router to all rooms in the house - Installation is expensive - You have to unplug and reconnect if you want to move to a different room
24.
Advantages of wireless networks
a)
- Easy to setup and install - More portable - Easy to add new devices
b)
- Hard to setup and install - Not very portable - Difficult to add new devices
c)
- Data could potentially be intercepted by malicious users - Small range - Slower speeds compared with wired
d)
- Easy to hack - Connection can be blocked by walls and other objects
25.
Disadvantages of wireless networks
a)
- Data could potentially be intercepted by malicious users - Small range - Slower speeds compared with wired
b)
- Data is always protected - large transfer range - Faster speeds compared with wired
c)
- Computers located at geographically separate sites - Slow speeds
d)
- Slower speeds compared with wired - Not as good as wired - Less latency than wired networks
26.
What is a Server?
a)
System to allow Internet access using mobile phone networks.
b)
A type of computer that forwards data across a network
c)
a powerful computer that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network
d)
Wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances between cell phones, computers, and other devices
27.
Sabrina tells her friend that websites are broken down into packets in order to be sent across the internet. Define the term Packet.
a)
A large piece of data sent over a network
b)
Wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances
c)
A service that connects a domain name to an IP address
d)
A chunk of data sent over a network
28.
What is the Internet?
a)
When you are downloading and saving a video file at the same time it is being viewed
b)
Someone that provides access to the Internet and web hosting.
c)
A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information
d)
Connects multiple computers together
29.
Define the term Internet Protocol (IP)
a)
a protocol for sending data across the Internet that assigns unique numbers (IP addresses) to each connected device
b)
a local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet
c)
a unique numerical code used to identify computers on a network
d)
A set of rules governing the transmission of data between devices
30.
Define the term bandwidth
a)
The speed at which information is transmitted over a network
b)
The maximum amount of data transmitted over an internet connection in a given amount of time
c)
A type of network that uses wireless signals to connect.
d)
A type of network that uses wireed connections to communicate.
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