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Theme E Chapter 1 The Networking and Internet Basics

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of a computer network?

a)

To communicate with the outside world

b)

To share resources

c)

To play games

d)

To connect printers

2.

What is the difference between LAN and WAN?

a)

LAN is for local connections, while WAN is for connecting different LANs

b)

LAN is for connecting different LANs, while WAN is for local connections

c)

LAN is for connecting printers, while WAN is for connecting computers

d)

LAN is for connecting computers, while WAN is for connecting printers

3.

What is the purpose of a protocol in computer networking?

a)

To establish communication between computers

b)

To connect printers to the network

c)

To share files and applications

d)

To provide internet access

4.

What does TCP/IP stand for?

a)

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

b)

Telecommunication Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

c)

Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

d)

Telecommunication Control Protocol/Internet Provider

5.

What is the purpose of a network interface card?

a)

To connect computers to the network

b)

To establish communication between LANs

c)

To share resources

d)

To provide internet access

6.

What is the function of a switch in a computer network?

a)

To connect multiple devices in a LAN

b)

To connect LANs in a WAN

c)

To provide internet access

d)

To establish communication between computers

7.

What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?

a)

To connect different LANs together

b)

To connect printers to the network

c)

To share files and applications

d)

To provide internet access

8.

What is the difference between P2P and client-server network?

a)

P2P does not have a central server, while client-server network does

b)

P2P has a central server, while client-server network does not

c)

P2P is used for local connections, while client-server network is used for wide area connections

d)

P2P is used for wide area connections, while client-server network is used for local connections

9.

Which of the following is not a purpose of computer networks?

a)

Communicate with others

b)

Training one's critical thinking

c)

Sharing IT equipment

d)

Sending files to others

10.

Which of the following is an example of a LAN?

a)

An office with multiple computers

b)

Different cities connected by a network

c)

Buildings in a city connected by a network

d)

Universities in different countries connected by a network

11.

Which of the following kinds of technology can be used in a WAN?

a)

Artificial satellite

b)

Microwave

c)

Undersea cables

d)

All of the above

12.

Which of the following is a network service provider?

a)

Hong Kong BroadBand

b)

HGC

c)

PCCW

d)

Apple

13.

Which of the following is true about peer-to-peer networks?

a)

Every computer has a similar role

b)

One computer manages the others

c)

A network printer cannot be connected

d)

All of the above

14.

Which of the following hardware devices can be shared by a computer network?

a)

Printer

b)

Broadband modem

c)

Router

d)

Server

15.

Which of the following types of files can be shared on a computer network?

a)

Text

b)

Video

c)

Animations

d)

Audio