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WorksheetsP1 Section 2: Wired and Wireless Networks
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What topology are these two networks?
(a)
What topology is this network?
(a)
Every device needs an (a) to join a network.
This address identifies only one specific device within a network.
MAC address
IP address
NIC address
Home address
This address may be shared by multiple devices within a single network.
MAC address
IP address
NIC address
Home address
Pick the statements which are TRUE for a mesh network:
This type of network may be very expensive to set up
This type of network does not have a central point of failure
This type of network would be used in your home
This type of network requires a switch
Where might you find a STAR topology?
Your home
A nuclear power plant
A big business
The internet
Where might you find a MESH topology?
Your home
A nuclear power plant
A big business
The internet
Which piece of hardware allows you to connect to the internet?
hub
switch
modem
router
What do we call a set of rules which describe how networks talk to each other?
(a)
Question 1: What network has the server placed in the centre and the devices
around it? (1-4)
Ring
Bus
Star
Mesh
Question 2: Which is a feature of a Mesh Network? (5-6)
Data can be transmitted from different devices simultaneously.
Devices are dependent on a central sever.
The network uses terminators
The Server is usually based in the middle of the network
Question 3: Which of these is NOT an advantage of a Network? (1-4)
Shared files and resources
Less vulnerable to hackers
Data can be shared across a range of users
User accounts can be created
Question 5: Encryption is? (1-4)
A secret code used to keep data safe
A key which is applied to data to scramble it
A set of numbers used to replace letters in data that is transmitted
A message that is kept secret
Question 7: Encryption requires a key? (1-4)
True
False
Question 8: Which term describes the physical layout of a Network? (1-4)
Topology
Topping
Topiary
Toppology
Question 10: What is a benefit of a mesh network over a star network? (7-9)
Cabling is often easier to follow
Increased redundancy
You only need one server
It costs less to set up
Which of these does a mesh topology have?
Server
Switch
Hub
None of the above
Which of these was the original application of mesh topology?
Street lights
Military
Gaming
Smart meters
Which is a feature of a Mesh Network?
Data can be transmitted from different devices simultaneously.
Devices are dependent on a central sever.
The network uses terminators
The Server is usually based in the middle of the network
Encryption is?
A secret code used to keep data safe
A key which is applied to data to scramble it (a)
A set of numbers used to replace letters in data that is transmitted
A message that is kept secret
Which of the following are physical protection from threats?
firewall
CCTV
fences
locks
encryption
Select the rules which might form part of a strong password policy
Your password must be at least 8 characters long
Your password should not contain your name
Your password must include a mix of upper- and lower-case letters
Your password must contain at least 1 number or special character
Your password must be changed every 3 days
In a school, user access levels are used to...
Allow students to open files from shared drives, but not to edit or delete them
Prevent students from installing games on their computers
Stop teachers from deleting software
Prevent students from accessing games on the internet
