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Comp Sci 1.3 Networks Big Recap Quiz

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Define what is meant by a computer network
a)
Two or more computers connected together where they communicate and share files/resources like printers.
b)
One computer not connected to any other computer.
c)
A computer connected to other computers on a network.
d)
Allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using radio waves. They convert data received through cables into a wireless signal and vice versa.
2.
Define what is meant by a stand-alone computer
a)
Two or more computers connected together where they communicate and share files/resources like printers.
b)
One computer not connected to any other computer.
c)
A computer connected to other computers on a network.
d)
Allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using radio waves. They convert data received through cables into a wireless signal and vice versa.
3.
Define what is meant by a workstation or network node.
a)
Two or more computers connected together where they communicate and share files/resources like printers.
b)
One computer not connected to any other computer.
c)
A computer connected to other computers on a network.
d)
Allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using radio waves. They convert data received through cables into a wireless signal and vice versa.
4.
What is meant by a 'local area network'or LAN?
a)
Two or more computers connected together within a small geographical area such as a home, school or office.
b)
Two or more LAN's connected together over a large geographical area. The largest example is the internet which is a global network of computers.
5.
What is meant by a 'wide area network'or WAN?
a)
Two or more computers connected together within a small geographical area such as a home, school or office.
b)
Two or more LAN's connected together over a large geographical area. The largest example is the internet which is a global network of computers.
6.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of networking stand-alone computers into a local area network?
a)
Transferring files between computers.
b)
Centralised backup of all files.
c)
They are expensive to setup and maintain.
d)
Sharing peripherals such as printers and scanners saves money.
7.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of networking stand-alone computers in to a local area network?
a)
Viruses can spread around the network causing havoc.
b)
If the server, hub or switch fails, users cannot access files or network resources.
c)
Building a network is not cheap.
d)
All of the above.
8.
What is meant by the term 'topology'?
a)
The term refers to the layout of a computer network.
b)
A computer connected to other computers on a network.
9.
What is meant by a bus network topology?
a)
Computers are connected to a single cable.  Only one computer can transmit at any one time.
b)
Computers are connected to adjacent computers in a ring.  Computers take turns to transmit.
c)
All computers have their own cable connecting them to a central computer.
10.
What is meant by a ring network topology?
a)
Computers are connected to a single cable.  Only one computer can transmit at any one time.
b)
Computers are connected to adjacent computers in a ring.  Computers take turns to transmit.
c)
All computers have their own cable connecting them to a central computer.
11.
What is meant by a star network topology?
a)
Computers are connected to a single cable.  Only one computer can transmit at any one time.
b)
Computers are connected to adjacent computers in a ring.  Computers take turns to transmit.
c)
All computers have their own cable connecting them to a central computer.
12.
Which of the following is an advantage of a bus network topology?
a)
Transmission of data is fairly simple as it only travels in one direction
b)
Very reliable, if one connection fails, it does not affect other users.
c)
Uses less cable than a star network.
13.
Which of the following is an advantage of a ring network topology?
a)
Transmission of data is fairly simple as it only travels in one direction
b)
Very reliable, if one connection fails, it does not affect other users.
c)
Uses less cable than a star network.
14.
Which of the following is an advantage of a star network topology?
a)
Transmission of data is fairly simple as it only travels in one direction
b)
Very reliable, if one connection fails, it does not affect other users.
c)
Uses less cable than a star network.
15.
Which of the following is a  disadvantage of a bus network topology?
a)
If the server crashes or stops working then nobody will be able to access their files or use the network.
b)
If there is a problem with the central cable, the entire network stops working.
c)
If a cable breaks, the network doesn't work.
16.
Which of the following is a  disadvantage of a ring network topology?
a)
If the server crashes or stops working then nobody will be able to access their files or use the network.
b)
If there is a problem with the central cable, the entire network stops working.
c)
If a cable breaks, the network doesn't work.
17.
Which of the following is a  disadvantage of a star network topology?
a)
If the server crashes or stops working then nobody will be able to access their files or use the network.
b)
If there is a problem with the central cable, the entire network stops working.
c)
If a cable breaks, the network doesn't work.
18.
What is meant by a wireless access point?
a)
Devices that decide where data packets go. They are used all over the world. Their job is to take information that arrives through your broadband signal via modem, decipher it, and deliver it to your computer. Routers connect a network to the internet.
b)
Allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using radio waves. They convert data received through cables into a wireless signal and vice versa.
19.
What is meant by a router?
a)
Devices that decide where data packets go. They are used all over the world. Their job is to take information that arrives through your broadband signal via modem, decipher it, and deliver it to your computer. Routers connect a network to the internet.
b)
Allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using radio waves. They convert data received through cables into a wireless signal and vice versa.
20.
Define what is meant by a hub?
a)
Often referred to as not intelligent, because when it receives a message it transmits them to every computer on a network.  This slows the network down.
b)
Intelligent as they can send data to only the intended computers, which makes them faster. They can also send/receive information at the same time.
21.
Define what is meant by a switch?
a)
Often referred to as not intelligent, because when it receives a message it transmits them to every computer on a network.  This slows the network down.
b)
Intelligent as they can send data to only the intended computers, which makes them faster. They can also send/receive information at the same time.
22.
What is meant by a 'bridge'?
a)
A device that connects two local area networks (LANs), or two segments of the same LAN together.
b)
To transmit data over a wired network, the main methods are: ethernet, coaxial and fibre optic.
c)
Is used to extend transmissions so that the signal can cover longer distances.
d)
Stores user files, enabling access of files on any computer on a network. Shares files between network users.
23.
What is meant by the term 'transmission media'?
a)
A device that connects two local area networks (LANs), or two segments of the same LAN together.
b)
To transmit data over a wired network, the main methods are: ethernet, coaxial and fibre optic.
c)
Is used to extend transmissions so that the signal can cover longer distances.
d)
Stores user files, enabling access of files on any computer on a network. Shares files between network users.
24.
What is meant by a 'repeater'?
a)
A device that connects two local area networks (LANs), or two segments of the same LAN together.
b)
To transmit data over a wired network, the main methods are: ethernet, coaxial and fibre optic.
c)
Is used to extend transmissions so that the signal can cover longer distances.
d)
Stores user files, enabling access of files on any computer on a network. Shares files between network users.
25.
What is meant by a 'file server'?
a)
A device that connects two local area networks (LANs), or two segments of the same LAN together.
b)
To transmit data over a wired network, the main methods are: ethernet, coaxial and fibre optic.
c)
Is used to extend transmissions so that the signal can cover longer distances.
d)
Stores user files, enabling access of files on any computer on a network. Shares files between network users.
26.
What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?
a)
Built into a pc usually on the motherboard. It allows you to plug an ethernet cable into the computer and helps create a wired network. Every NIC has a unique MAC address so that data on a network can be sent to the correct computer.
b)
A device that connects two local area networks (LANs), or two segments of the same LAN together.
27.
Explain what is meant by a peer-to-peer network.
a)
With this type of network the files will not be stored on the hard drive of each workstation. Instead they will be stored on a specialised computer called a server. A server is designed to efficiently provide data to a remote client.
b)
Two or more computers connect together.  They communicate directly with each other, files are stored on individual computers and can be shared with others, without the need for a file server.
28.
Explain what is meant by a client-server network.
a)
With this type of network the files will not be stored on the hard drive of each workstation. Instead they will be stored on a specialised computer called a server. A server is designed to efficiently provide data to a remote client.
b)
Two or more computers connect together.  They communicate directly with each other, files are stored on individual computers and can be shared with others, without the need for a file server.
29.
What is an advantage of a client-server network?
a)
All files are stored in a central location
b)
Does not need an expensive server because individual workstations are used to access the files
c)
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up
d)
The server is expensive to purchase
30.
What is an advantage of a peer-to-peer network?
a)
All files are stored in a central location
b)
Does not need an expensive server because individual workstations are used to access the files
c)
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up
d)
The server is expensive to purchase
31.
What is a disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network?
a)
All files are stored in a central location
b)
Does not need an expensive server because individual workstations are used to access the files
c)
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up
d)
The server is expensive to purchase
32.
What is a disadvantage of a client-server network?
a)
All files are stored in a central location
b)
Does not need an expensive server because individual workstations are used to access the files
c)
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up
d)
The server is expensive to purchase
33.
What is an advantage of a client-server network?
a)
If one computer fails it will not disrupt any other part of the network. It just means that those files aren't available to other users at that time.
b)
Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled
c)
Specialist staff such as a network manager is needed
d)
Ensuring that viruses are not introduced to the network is the responsibility of each individual user
34.
What is an advantage of a peer-to-peer network?
a)
If one computer fails it will not disrupt any other part of the network. It just means that those files aren't available to other users at that time.
b)
Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled
c)
Specialist staff such as a network manager is needed
d)
Ensuring that viruses are not introduced to the network is the responsibility of each individual user
35.
What is a disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network?
a)
If one computer fails it will not disrupt any other part of the network. It just means that those files aren't available to other users at that time.
b)
Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled
c)
Specialist staff such as a network manager is needed
d)
Ensuring that viruses are not introduced to the network is the responsibility of each individual user
36.
What is a disadvantage of a client-server network?
a)
If one computer fails it will not disrupt any other part of the network. It just means that those files aren't available to other users at that time.
b)
Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled
c)
Specialist staff such as a network manager is needed
d)
Ensuring that viruses are not introduced to the network is the responsibility of each individual user
37.
Explain what is meant by a 'protocol'.
a)
This term is related to transmitting data over networks.Rather than send a whole file the data is split into 'blocks' or 'packets' which are then sent separately to the destination computer.
b)
A 48-bit address written as 12 hexadecimal digits.  This is hard coded to a network interface card.
c)
A set of numbers used to identify one particular computer or website.
d)
Rules so that computers on all networks can communicate with each other when requesting and providing data and services.
38.
Explain what is meant by a 'packet'.
a)
This term is related to transmitting data over networks.Rather than send a whole file the data is split into 'blocks' or 'packets' which are then sent separately to the destination computer.
b)
A 48-bit address written as 12 hexadecimal digits.  This is hard coded to a network interface card.
c)
A set of numbers used to identify one particular computer or website.
d)
Rules so that computers on all networks can communicate with each other when requesting and providing data and services.
39.
Explain what is meant by an 'IP address'.
a)
This term is related to transmitting data over networks.Rather than send a whole file the data is split into 'blocks' or 'packets' which are then sent separately to the destination computer.
b)
A 48-bit address written as 12 hexadecimal digits.  This is hard coded to a network interface card.
c)
A set of numbers used to identify one particular computer or website.
d)
Rules so that computers on all networks can communicate with each other when requesting and providing data and services.
40.
Explain what is meant by a 'MAC address'.
a)
This term is related to transmitting data over networks.Rather than send a whole file the data is split into 'blocks' or 'packets' which are then sent separately to the destination computer.
b)
A 48-bit address written as 12 hexadecimal digits.  This is hard coded to a network interface card.
c)
A set of numbers used to identify one particular computer or website.
d)
Rules so that computers on all networks can communicate with each other when requesting and providing data and services.
41.
What type of network is the 'Internet'?
a)
Packet switching
b)
Circuits switching
42.
What is meant by the 'Internet'?
a)
A global collection of computer networks.
b)
Software used to display webpages.
43.
What is meant by the 'WWW'?
a)
A global collection of computer networks.
b)
Software used to display webpages.
44.
What is the purpose of the domain name system?
a)
The task of the Domain Name System is to translate a domain name such as www.google.com into the correct IP address for the server or service.
b)
The task of the Domain Name system is to split data into packets and transmit them across the internet.
45.
This is a technical term that describes the layout of connections in a network.
a)
Network Topology
b)
Standalone Computer
c)
Network Node
d)
Workstation
46.
Which network topology is this?
a)
Star
b)
Mesh
c)
Ring
d)
Bus
47.
Which network topology is this?
a)
Bus
b)
Ring
c)
Mesh
d)
Star
48.
Which network topology has a central node connected to all other nodes.  The central node might be a hub, switch or server.
a)
Star
b)
Mesh
49.

A .........network is a network topology with each node being interconnected.

a)

Star

b)

Mesh

50.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?
a)
There is no central node to fail
b)
Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
c)
Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
d)
Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server
51.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?
a)
There is no central node to fail
b)
Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
c)
Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
d)
Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server
52.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star network topology?
a)
If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
b)
Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
c)
Extra hardware such as hubs and switches may be needed
d)
All 3 of them
53.
An advantage of a mesh network topology is that there is no central node to fail - True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
54.
A mesh network is very robust. If one path fails, the rest can still be used - True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
55.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a mesh network topology?
a)
If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
b)
Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
c)
Very expensive due to the amount of cabling required.
d)
It can handle very high data traffic rates
56.
LAN stands for
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Large Area Network
c)
Little Area Network
d)
Local Analogue Network
57.
A LAN can span several sites over a global area
a)
False
b)
True
58.
A WAN is a network within one building
a)
False
b)
True
59.
To connect a LAN to another LAN a WAN could be used
a)
True
b)
False
60.
A WAN can spread over a vast area and include several LANs
a)
True
b)
False
61.
Which one of these items describes a LAN?
a)
A computer network covering a small geographic area, like a home, office, school, or group of buildings.
b)
A computer network that covers a broad area (e.g. any network whose communications links cross metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries over a long distance).
62.
A network with over 500 computers connected is considered to be a WAN
a)
False
b)
True
63.
Which one is true of a WAN?
a)
Can span two countries
b)
Is completely secure
c)
Has over 500 devices connected to it
d)
Is very fast
64.
A network is described as a WAN or a LAN based on the geographical spread of the network
a)
True
b)
False
65.

Is the maximum amount of data that can pass through the medium (e.g. wire) per second...

a)

Latency

b)

Bit Rate

c)

Bandwidth

d)

Durability

66.

Packet loss is the percentage of packets which are corrupted and don't correctly arrive with the receiver.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

This term describes how much data can be transferred over a connection in a given time.

a)

Transmission media

b)

Contention ratio

c)

Bandwidth

68.

The number of users on a network can affect the network performance

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Wireless connections can carry more data around the network than wired connections

a)

False

b)

True

70.

Fibre optic cables are often used for WANs because ....

a)

they provide very high bandwidth

b)

they need less technical skill to set up than Wi-Fi

c)

they can transmit images, video and music

71.

As a cable get ...... the signal can become too weak packets can be dropped.

a)

narrower

b)

longer

c)

shorter

d)

wider

72.

...... describes how much time it takes for a data packet to travel across the network.

a)

Larceny

b)

Latency

c)

Literacy

d)

Lag

73.

........... and ............ limitations can affect the performance of a network

a)

Hardware (e.g Routers and Switches)

b)

Network

c)

Topology

d)

Software

74.

Which affects network performance...?

a)

The package you choose with your ISP (e.g. FastFibre or Standard)

b)

High Network Traffic

c)

No. of Users

d)

Bandwidth - i.e. data transfer rate

75.

High network traffic can lead to collisions of data packets.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

A high number of users can cause network congestion, leading to packets being queued before they can be transmitted by routers and switches.

a)

True

(must be - sounds scientific)

b)

False

(I'm no fool!)

77.

What is a network protocol?

a)

Lets you connect to a device

b)

Agreed method of communication across a network

c)

Agreed way of sending emails on a network

d)

Agreed way of checking files for errors

78.

What does TCP stand for?

a)

Transcript Control Protocol

b)

Transition Control Protocol

c)

Transmit Control Protocol

d)

Transmission Control Protocol

79.

What does HTTPS stand for?

a)

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

b)

Hyper Text Transport Protocol Secure

c)

Hyper Text Transport Protocol

d)

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure

80.

Which protocol is responsible for transferring computer files between client and server on a computer network?

a)

SMTP

b)

FTP

c)

TCP/IP

d)

HTTP

81.

A protocol that downloads emails onto a client computer and removes the mail message from the mail server.

a)

SMTP

b)

SFTP

c)

POP

d)

IMAP

e)

HTTPS

82.

A protocol that allows email messages to be read and stored on a messaging server.

a)

SMTP

b)

SFTP

c)

POP

d)

IMAP

e)

HTTPS

83.

The physical layout of a computer network is called its

a)

topology

b)

geographical location

c)

hierarchy

d)

protocol

e)

architecture

84.

A service that translates a URL addresses into an IP addresses.

a)

DNS

b)

DHCP

c)

Encryption

d)

TCP/IP

e)

UDP/IP

85.

Identify this toplogy

a)

WAN

b)

LAN

c)

Star

d)

Mesh

e)

Ring

86.

Select all the TRUE statements:

a)

A peer-to-peer network has one central controlling computer.

b)

Peer-to-peer networks are easier to set up than client-server networks

c)

Peer-to-peer networks allow individual devices to share files between each other.

d)

Peer-to-peer networks are commonly used in large organisations

e)

It is easier to implement security procedures throughout a client server network than a peer to peer network.

87.

Which network protocol will be used for banks' websites?

a)

HTTPS

b)

HTTP

c)

UDP

d)

SMTP

88.

Question 1: What does HTTPS stand for? (1-4)

a)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

b)

Hyper Text Protocol Secure

c)

Hidden Text Transfer Protocol Station

d)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Station

89.

Question 2: Which TWO of these Protocols deals with Email? (1-4)

a)

FTP

b)

ICMP

c)

SMTP

d)

IMAP

90.

Question 3: What does FTP stand for? (1-4)

a)

Flat Transfer Procedure

b)

File Transfer Protocol

c)

Flat Transfer Protocol

d)

File Transferring Protocol

91.

Question 4: Which of these is NOT a Protocol? (5-6)

a)

TCP/IP

b)

DCHP

c)

HTTP

d)

HTTPS

92.

Question 7: What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol? (1-4)

a)

When transferring large files, it is used to organise them and process the HTML code on

the webs page

b)

It is used for email communication and sending emails

c)

It makes the transfer of a webpages from the servers to the user’s device

d)

It allows data to be communicated through a 4 Layer model

93.

Question 8: What does SMTP stand for? (1-4)

a)

Server Mail Transfer Protocol

b)

Simple Mail Transition Protocol

c)

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

d)

Server Mailing Transfer Procedure

94.

Question 10: Which of these is NOT a real IP address? (7-9)

a)

192.168.2.156

b)

192.168.2.1

c)

192.168.2.200

d)

192.168.2.328

95.

Which of the following are protocols associated with Emails?

a)

POP

b)

SMTD

c)

SMTP

d)

IMOP

e)

IMAP

96.

What does IMAP stand for?

a)

Instant Message Access Protocol

b)

Internet Message Application Protocol

c)

Internet Message Access Protocol

d)

Internet Message Access Program

97.

HTTPS is preferred to HTTP because:

a)

It is quicker to access

b)

It is encrypted and more secure when transferring data

c)

It has better graphics

d)

It is an easier protocol to use

98.

Question 8: Which term describes the physical layout of a Network? (1-4)

a)

Topology

b)

Topping

c)

Topiary

d)

Toppology

99.

What does IP stand for?

a)

Internet Procedure

b)

Intranet Procedure

c)

Intranet Protocol

d)

Internet Protocol

100.

Communication via HTTPS is encrypted.

a)

True

b)

False

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