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WorksheetsIS202 - Midterm Sy2022 - 2023
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is IT infrastructure?
a)
Software only
b)
Hardware only
c)
Collection of hardware, software, and networking components
d)
Networking components only
2.
Which of the following is NOT a component of IT infrastructure?
a)
Servers
b)
Operating systems
c)
Middleware
d)
Applications
3.
Which category of IT infrastructure includes routers and switches?
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Networking
d)
Management
4.
What capability does the Networking category of IT infrastructure provide?
a)
Processing data
b)
Storing data
c)
Connecting hardware and software
d)
Managing infrastructure
5.
What is the primary role of servers in IT infrastructure?
a)
Storage of data
b)
Running applications and processing data
c)
Connecting devices
d)
Managing security
6.
Which network topology is known for its simplicity and low cost but is also the least reliable?
a)
Ring
b)
Star
c)
Bus
d)
Mesh
7.
In which network topology does data flow in one direction around a loop?
a)
Bus
b)
Star
c)
Ring
d)
Mesh
8.
What is the advantage of a star topology?
a)
High reliability
b)
Least expensive to implement
c)
Easy to troubleshoot and expand
d)
Data flows in multiple directions
9.
Which network topology is the most reliable but also the most expensive to implement?
a)
Bus
b)
Ring
c)
Star
d)
Mesh
10.
What is the purpose of failover in network topology?
a)
Efficient data transmission
b)
Easy troubleshooting
c)
Reducing network congestion
d)
Backup system activation on primary system failure
11.
Which type of duplex transmission allows data to flow in both directions simultaneously?
a)
Simplex
b)
Half-duplex
c)
Full-duplex
12.
Which topology is a combination of star and bus topologies?
a)
Mesh
b)
Ring
c)
Tree
d)
Hybrid
13.
What is the primary disadvantage of a bus topology?
a)
High cost
b)
Requires extensive monitoring
c)
Easily congested during busy periods
d)
Backbone performance is not critical
14.
What is a Single Point of Failure (SPOF) in a network?
a)
A device with limited bandwidth
b)
A network component responsible for data integration
c)
A component that, if failed, affects the entire system or network
15.
How can redundancy help mitigate the risks of Single Points of Failure (SPOFs)?
a)
By using fewer devices
b)
By relying on a single backup component
c)
By having multiple backup components
16.
What is a common application of a tree topology?
a)
Military networks
b)
Small office networks
c)
Campus networks
d)
Sensor networks
17.
What is the primary benefit of a mesh topology?
a)
Low cost
b)
Easy troubleshooting
c)
High data transfer speeds
d)
Fewer cables required
18.
Which topology requires meticulous planning due to its complexity?
a)
Ring
b)
Mesh
c)
Bus
d)
Star
19.
What type of topology is suitable for connecting multiple departments with different network structures?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
Mesh
d)
Hybrid
20.
What should be considered when choosing a network topology?
a)
Size of the organization's budget
b)
Preferred color scheme
c)
Current political climate
d)
Personal preferences of the IT manager
21.
What is a personal area network (PAN) used for?
a)
Connecting devices across cities
b)
Sharing files between computers globally
c)
Connecting devices within a close proximity
d)
Streaming videos over long distances
22.
Which wireless technology is designed for low-power devices like smart home devices?
a)
Bluetooth
b)
Zigbee
c)
Infrared
d)
5G
23.
What technology uses light waves to transmit data wirelessly?
a)
Bluetooth
b)
Zigbee
c)
Infrared
d)
Ethernet
24.
Which type of WAN is owned and operated by individual organizations?
a)
Public WAN
b)
Private WAN
c)
Virtual private network (VPN)
d)
Personal WAN
25.
WANs are typically used for:
a)
Connecting devices within a close proximity
b)
Sharing files between devices
c)
Connecting LANs within a city
d)
Streaming music and videos
26.
What is a key characteristic of Token ring networks?
a)
They use radio waves for communication
b)
They are the most common type of LAN
c)
They use a token to control network access
d)
They provide internet access
27.
Which wireless technology is known for its short-range, high-frequency network?
a)
Bluetooth
b)
Zigbee
c)
Infrared
d)
Wireless MAN
28.
What does MAN stand for in the context of networking?
a)
Metropolitan Area Network
b)
Mobile Access Network
c)
Media Access Network
d)
Mainframe Area Network
29.
Which type of cloud service provides access to basic computing resources like virtual machines and storage?
a)
IaaS
b)
PaaS
c)
SaaS
d)
FaaS
30.
What does PaaS stand for?
a)
Personal as a Service
b)
Platform as a Service
c)
Public as a Service
d)
Protocol as a Service
31.
Which cloud computing model is best suited for accessing hosted applications?
a)
IaaS
b)
PaaS
c)
SaaS
d)
FaaS
32.
Which cloud computing model gives the most control over the underlying infrastructure?
a)
IaaS
b)
PaaS
c)
SaaS
d)
FaaS
33.
What does FaaS stand for?
a)
Function as a System
b)
Function as a Software
c)
Feature as a Service
d)
Function as a Service
34.
What is a key benefit of cloud computing?
a)
It requires significant physical infrastructure setup
b)
It restricts scalability and flexibility
c)
It reduces initial costs and overhead
d)
It limits collaboration between businesses
35.
Which type of network covers a large geographic area and typically connects different LANs together?
a)
PAN
b)
WAN
c)
LAN
d)
MAN
36.
Which network technology uses radio waves for communication?
a)
Ethernet
b)
Token ring
c)
Zigbee
d)
Infrared
37.
Which cloud computing model is suitable for businesses that want to develop applications without worrying about infrastructure?
a)
IaaS
b)
PaaS
c)
SaaS
d)
FaaS
38.
Which technology uses the metaphor of the internet to describe the storage and access of data?
a)
Cloud computing
b)
Local area network
c)
Wide area network
d)
Personal area network
39.
What is the primary purpose of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?
a)
Connecting devices within a close proximity
b)
Providing internet access to remote areas
c)
Connecting LANs within a city or metropolitan area
d)
Streaming high-definition videos
40.
Which wireless technology is used to connect devices within a close proximity, typically within 10 meters?
a)
Zigbee
b)
Infrared
c)
Bluetooth
d)
Ethernet
41.
What is the primary function of IT infrastructure in an organization?
a)
Managing employees
b)
Processing data and running applications
c)
Providing customer support
d)
Marketing products
42.
Which component of IT infrastructure includes servers, storage devices, and networking equipment?
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Middleware
d)
Applications
43.
What does the term "Duplex" refer to in networking?
a)
The cost of network equipment
b)
Data transmission speed
c)
The direction of data flow
d)
Network security protocols
44.
Which network topology is the most reliable but also the most expensive to implement?
a)
Bus
b)
Ring
c)
Star
d)
Mesh
45.
In a bus topology, what happens if the main cable is damaged?
a)
Only affected devices will be disconnected.
b)
The entire network will be down.
c)
Data transmission speed will decrease.
d)
The network will switch to a ring topology.
46.
What type of duplex allows data to flow in both directions simultaneously?
a)
Simplex
b)
Half-duplex
c)
Full-duplex
d)
Multiplex
47.
Which network topology is often used for local area networks (LANs) and is easier to troubleshoot?
a)
Bus
b)
Ring
c)
Star
d)
Mesh
48.
What is a Single Point of Failure (SPOF) in a network?
a)
A network switch
b)
A device with limited bandwidth
c)
A component whose failure can disrupt the entire network
d)
A network cable
49.
Which network topology combines features of both bus and star topologies?
a)
Ring
b)
Star
c)
Tree
d)
Mesh
50.
What type of network uses routing and flooding for data transmission?
a)
Bus network
b)
Ring network
c)
Mesh network
d)
Hybrid network
51.
Which type of network is used to connect devices within a close proximity, typically within 10 meters?
a)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
b)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
c)
PAN (Personal Area Network)
d)
LAN (Local Area Network)
52.
What wireless technology is often used in PANs to connect mobile devices?
a)
Zigbee
b)
Infrared
c)
Bluetooth
d)
Ethernet
53.
What is the main purpose of a WAN (Wide Area Network)?
a)
Connecting devices within a close proximity
b)
Providing internet access to devices
c)
Connecting LANs in different geographic locations
d)
Sharing resources within a LAN
54.
Which type of network is confined to a relatively small area, such as a home, office, or school?
a)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
b)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
c)
PAN (Personal Area Network)
d)
LAN (Local Area Network)
55.
In a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), which technology uses fiber optic cables for data transmission?
a)
Copper cable MAN
b)
Wireless MAN
c)
Fiber optic MAN
d)
Token ring MAN
56.
IT infrastructure comprises only hardware components.
a)
True
b)
False
57.
Networking equipment includes routers, switches, and firewalls.
a)
True
b)
False
58.
A bus topology is the most reliable network topology.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
Ring topology is characterized by bidirectional data flow around the loop.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
Mesh topology is the least expensive to implement.
a)
True
b)
False
61.
Star topology is commonly used for small networks with a few devices.
a)
True
b)
False
62.
In full-duplex transmission, data can flow in both directions simultaneously.
a)
True
b)
False
63.
Mesh topology requires a significant amount of cable.
a)
True
b)
False
64.
Tree topology is a combination of star and ring topologies.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
Redundancy helps mitigate the risks of Single Points of Failure (SPOFs).
a)
True
b)
False
66.
The primary benefit of a hybrid topology is its low cost.
a)
True
b)
False
67.
Tree topology is suitable for connecting multiple departments with different network structures.
a)
True
b)
False
68.
Simplex transmission allows data to flow in both directions simultaneously.
a)
True
b)
False
69.
Star topology requires extensive preventive maintenance and monitoring.
a)
True
b)
False
70.
The budget is not a consideration when choosing a network topology.
a)
True
b)
False
71.
A Personal Area Network (PAN) is used to connect devices within a large geographic area.
a)
True
b)
False
72.
Zigbee is a wireless technology designed for high-power devices like computers and smartphones.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
Infrared uses radio waves to transmit data wirelessly.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
Private WANs are often used by businesses to connect their offices together.
a)
True
b)
False
75.
WANs are typically used to connect devices within a close proximity, such as in a home or office.
a)
True
b)
False
76.
Ethernet networks use radio waves to connect devices together.
a)
True
b)
False
77.
A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) connects devices in a city or metropolitan area.
a)
True
b)
False
78.
Function as a Service (FaaS) allows running short-running, event-driven workloads without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.
a)
True
b)
False
79.
Cloud computing is not scalable and cannot adapt to changing business needs.
a)
True
b)
False
80.
In cloud computing, SaaS provides access to basic computing resources like virtual machines and storage.
a)
True
b)
False
81.
The cloud metaphor originated with the rise of personal computers and LANs.
a)
True
b)
False
82.
A LAN typically covers a large geographic area, such as a city.
a)
True
b)
False
83.
Wireless networking eliminates the need for physical wired connections.
a)
True
b)
False
84.
In the context of wireless connections, 5G offers shorter latency than 3G and 4G.
a)
True
b)
False
85.
The cloud computing model called PaaS provides access to hosted applications.
a)
True
b)
False
86.
IT infrastructure encompasses only hardware components like servers and networking equipment.
a)
True
b)
False
87.
IT infrastructure is not essential for organizations in the digital age.
a)
True
b)
False
88.
Mesh topology is the least reliable but most cost-effective network topology.
a)
True
b)
False
89.
In a bus topology, if the main cable is damaged, the entire network will be down.
a)
True
b)
False
90.
Full-duplex transmission allows data to flow in both directions simultaneously.
a)
True
b)
False
91.
Ring topologies are often used for wide area networks (WANs).
a)
True
b)
False
92.
A Single Point of Failure (SPOF) can lead to downtime and data loss.
a)
True
b)
False
93.
Tree topology is a combination of bus and star topologies.
a)
True
b)
False
94.
Zigbee is a wireless technology commonly used to connect mobile devices.
a)
True
b)
False
95.
A PAN (Personal Area Network) typically covers a large geographic area.
a)
True
b)
False
96.
WANs (Wide Area Networks) connect LANs (Local Area Networks) within a small geographic area.
a)
True
b)
False
97.
MANs (Metropolitan Area Networks) are used to connect LANs in different cities or countries.
a)
True
b)
False
98.
WANs can provide internet access to devices not connected to a LAN.
a)
True
b)
False
99.
WLANs (Wireless LANs) use cables to connect devices together.
a)
True
b)
False
100.
Token ring networks are the most common type of LAN.
a)
True
b)
False
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