WorksheetsNetworking basics Module 1& 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. What is the internet?
a)
the type of physical media used by computers to access the World Wide Web
b)
an application used to access the World Wide Web
c)
a small isolated internal network of a company
d)
a network of networks
2.
2. Which category of network components includes wires and cables used in a wired network?
a)
media
b)
devices
c)
peripherals
d)
hosts
3.
3. What is an example of a binary value from everyday life?
a)
room temperature
b)
a simple light switch
c)
speed of a traveling car
d)
brightness of a light bulb
4.
4. Who owns the internet?
a)
Bill Gates
b)
Cisco
c)
the government
d)
no one person or group
5.
5. Which type of connected device is placed on objects to track and monitor them?
a)
sensors
b)
RFID tags
c)
actuators
d)
consoles
6.
6. A byte consists of how many bits?
a)
2
b)
8
c)
16
d)
4
7.
7. What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?
a)
a SOHO network
b)
the internet
c)
a local area network
8.
8. Which term is used to describe a network device with the primary function of providing information to other devices?
a)
workstation
b)
console
c)
server
d)
client
9.
9. What is an advantage of the peer-to-peer network model?
a)
scalability
b)
ease of setup
c)
centralized administration
d)
high level of security
10.
10. What type of internet connection would be best for a residence in a remote area without mobile phone coverage or wired connectivity?
a)
dial-up
b)
cellular
c)
satellite
d)
DSL
11.
11. Which term correctly describes the function of an ISP?
a)
responsible for managing local networks
b)
responsible for providing the link between a private network and the internet
c)
responsible for providing security on private networks
d)
responsible for the maintenance of SOHO networks
12.
12. Which device is an intermediary device?
a)
firewall
b)
server
c)
PC
d)
smart device
13.
13. What is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer application?
a)
One device is designated a server and one device is designated a client for all communications and services.
b)
Each device using the application provides a user interface and runs a background service.
c)
The resources required for the application are centralized.
d)
Each device can act both as a client and a server, but not simultaneously.
14.
14.___________ is the capacity of a medium to carry data.
a)
Throughput
b)
Latency
c)
Bandwidth
d)
Medium
15.
15.The amount of data being sent and received over the connection is called_______________
a)
Medium
b)
Throughput
c)
Latency
d)
Bandwidth
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