WorksheetsTypes of network, Types of OS and Network topology
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 31mins
True or false.
In a bus topology, all workstations are connected to the central hub.
(a)
Is the most commonly used technology. In such a setup all the workstations are connected to a central connection point called a hub. any data that is sent first goes to the central Hub and is redirected from there to the destination computer.
Star topology
Bus topology
Ring topology
Client-Server
Peer-to-Peer
Is a device that connects multiple devices and makes them work as a single Network segment and has multiple ports
Network interface card
Hub
Workstation
Server
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(a) is one of the most popular operating systems designed by Android, Inc.
True or false.
WebOS is a Linux-based open-source operating system.
(a)
is a piece of Hardware placed inside the system unit. It is a part of the motherboard, the platform which connects all the different parts of a computer.
Network interface card
Hub
Workstation
Server
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(a) is a computer that manages the storage and retrieval of files.
True or false.
Androids are more prone to malware and data stealing.
(a)
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Types of transmission channels are ______ and ______.
(a)
True or false.
Bluetooth technology is a form of wireless communication.
(a)
Is defined as a specific type of network which consists of a single powerful computer acting as a server, usually connected to multiple computers called clients
Star topology
Bus topology
Ring topology
Peer-to-Peer
Client-Server
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(a) Is a set of instructions written to develop applications for smartphones and mobile devices.
True or false.
A mobile phone is capable of handling unlimited memory.
(a)
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In a (a) , computers are interconnected within a limited geographical area.
Is a type of network in which each workstation has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities. The Workstations are connected to each other but do not have a server.
Star topology
Bus topology
Ring topology
Peer-to-Peer
Client-Server
Match the following.
Is a computer intended for individual use in a networking environment. It is like a personal computer except that it is also connected to the others computers and to the main computer.
Network interface card
Hub
Workstation
Server
(Select more than one)
What do computer networks allow you to do?
Transferring files between computers
Using email to communicate with others
Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners
Sharing an internet connection
Sharing folders and files
is made up of a main single cable with terminators at both ends. It is a shared communication medium that makes the backbone of the system. computers and other devices including the server are connected to this linear cable for communication.
Star topology
Bus topology
Ring topology
Client-Server
Peer-to-Peer
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
Local Analogue Network
Local Assisted Network
Which of these statements is TRUE about a WAN?
A computer network over multiple locations
Consists of only one computer
Two or more LANs distanced more than 1 mile apart
Networks can't have security risks
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Arena Network
Wide Area Network
World Area Network
Every workstation has two neighbors for communication purposes. All messages travel through a ring in the same direction either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Star topology
Bus topology
Ring topology
Peer-to-Peer
Client-Server
Tick all the disadvantages of computer networks
File servers can store data in a central location, making it easier to keep secure and backup
High amounts of traffic can cause a network to run slowly
Application servers can be used to store software in a central location
Networks can have security risks
Depending on the network structure, the entire network could fail if certain elements fail
It is a computer that manages network resources, software, and files. it is normally dedicated to an allocated task and performs no other task.
Network interface card
Hub
Workstation
Server
Answer the following question.
What is networking? State its advantages and disadvantages (at least 4) and explain
Answer the following question.
What is a mobile OS? Give 3 examples
State the differences between:
Star and Ring topology.
