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Unit 12 IGCSE Networks and the Internet

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of cookies on a website?

a)

Baking recipes

b)

Tracking user preferences

c)

Playing games

2.

What is an IP address used for?

a)

Sending emails

b)

Identifying devices on a network

c)

Playing online games

3.

What is a digital currency?

a)

Physical coins and notes

b)

Currency that only exists electronically

c)

Precious metals

4.

How does a router enable communication between different networks?

a)

By converting data formats from one network to another

b)

By playing music on the network

c)

By sending emails between networks

5.

How are MAC addresses usually represented?

a)

Decimal

b)

Binary

c)

Hexadecimal

6.

How does a wireless router differ from a wired router?

a)

Wireless routers do not require an internet connection

b)

Wireless routers use built-in antennas to broadcast WiFi signals

c)

Wired routers use radio frequency signals for communication

7.

What does a URL stand for?

a)

Universal Resource Locator

b)

Uniform Resource Locator

c)

Unique Resource Locator

8.

What is the function of hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)?

a)

Secure data transmission

b)

Display web pages

c)

Transfer hypertext documents

9.

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

a)

Filters and forwards data packets to the intended recipient device

b)

Blocks all incoming network traffic

c)

Stores data on the network

10.

How does a wireless network interface card (WNIC) communicate with networks?

a)

Through radio frequency signals

b)

Through physical cables

c)

Through infrared signals

11.

What is the function of a server in a network?

a)

Provides network security

b)

Stores and manages resources for client devices

c)

Connects devices wirelessly

12.

What is the function of a router in a network?

a)

Sends data to a specific destination on a network

b)

Plays music on the network

c)

Prints documents on the network

13.

What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?

a)

LAN covers a larger geographical area than WAN

b)

WAN is more secure than LAN

c)

LAN is confined to a single location, while WAN covers a larger geographical area

14.

What is the role of a network interface card (NIC) in accessing a network?

a)

Provides power to the computer

b)

Connects the computer to the internet

c)

Stores data on the computer

15.

What is the purpose of a network switch?

a)

Connects different networks together

b)

Filters and forwards data within a single network

c)

Broadcasts WiFi signals

16.

What is the function of a firewall in a network?

a)

Protects computers from overheating

b)

Monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

c)

Sends spam emails

17.

What are the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 IP addresses?

a)

IPv4 is longer than IPv6

b)

IPv6 has more available addresses than IPv4

c)

IPv4 is more secure than IPv6

18.

What is the structure of a MAC address?

a)

8 bits

b)

32 bits

c)

48 bits

19.

How does a router route data packets between networks?

a)

By sending data to random devices

b)

By inspecting data packets and forwarding them to the correct destination

c)

By blocking all incoming data packets

20.

How is a MAC address generated?

a)

Assigned by the user

b)

Generated at the manufacturing stage

c)

Obtained from the internet service provider

21.

What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?

a)

Blocks all network traffic

b)

Monitors and controls network traffic for security

c)

Sends emails to network devices

22.

How does a wireless network interface card (WNIC) differ from a wired NIC?

a)

A WNIC allows for wired connections, while a wired NIC enables wireless connectivity

b)

A WNIC enables wireless connectivity using antennas, while a wired NIC allows for wired connections

c)

A WNIC and a wired NIC perform the same functions

23.

What is the role of a router in connecting networks?

a)

Filters network traffic

b)

Connects devices within the same network

c)

Connects different networks together

24.

What is the function of a Wireless Network Interface Card (WNIC)?

a)

Allows for wired connections

b)

Enables wireless connectivity using antennas

c)

Stores data on the computer

25.

What is the purpose of a network firewall?

a)

Monitors and controls network traffic for security

b)

Provides wireless connectivity

c)

Stores data on the network

26.

How is a MAC address generated?

a)

Assigned by the user

b)

Generated at the manufacturing stage

c)

Obtained from the internet service provider

27.

How is a MAC address generated?

a)

Assigned by the user

b)

Generated at the manufacturing stage

c)

Obtained from the internet service provider

28.

How does a network switch differ from a hub?

a)

A switch connects multiple devices in a network, while a hub filters network traffic

b)

A switch filters and forwards data packets to the intended recipient device, while a hub broadcasts data to all devices

c)

A switch provides wireless connectivity, while a hub connects devices using cables

29.

What is the function of a Wireless Network Interface Card (WNIC)?

a)

Allows for wired connections

b)

Enables wireless connectivity using antennas

c)

Stores data on the computer

30.

How does a router enable communication between different networks?

a)

By converting data formats from one network to another

b)

By sending emails between networks

c)

By storing data on the network

31.

How does a wireless network differ from a wired network?

a)

Wireless networks use physical cables for connections

b)

Wired networks use radio frequency signals for communication

c)

Wireless networks use wireless signals for communication

32.

What is the main purpose of a web browser?

a)

Playing videos

b)

Rendering HTML and displaying web pages

c)

Sending text messages

33.

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

a)

Connects different networks together

b)

Filters and forwards data packets to the intended recipient device

c)

Provides wireless connectivity

34.

How does a router route data packets between networks?

a)

By sending data to random devices

b)

By inspecting data packets and forwarding them to the correct destination

c)

By blocking all incoming data packets

35.

What is the role of a router in connecting networks?

a)

Filters network traffic

b)

Connects devices within the same network

c)

Connects different networks together

36.

What is the purpose of a network hub?

a)

Filters network traffic

b)

Connects multiple devices in a network

c)

Stores data on the network

37.

What is the role of a router in connecting networks?

a)

Filters network traffic

b)

Connects devices within the same network

c)

Connects different networks together

38.

How does a wireless router differ from a wired router?

a)

Wireless routers do not require an internet connection

b)

Wireless routers use built-in antennas to broadcast WiFi signals

c)

Wired routers use radio frequency signals for communication

39.

How does a router route data packets between networks?

a)

By sending data to random devices

b)

By inspecting data packets and forwarding them to the correct destination

c)

By blocking all incoming data packets

40.

What is the purpose of a network hub?

a)

Filters network traffic

b)

Connects multiple devices in a network

c)

Stores data on the network

41.

What is the purpose of a network hub?

a)

Filters network traffic

b)

Connects multiple devices in a network

c)

Stores data on the network

42.

What is the main function of a network router?

a)

Filters network traffic

b)

Connects devices within the same network

c)

Routes data between different networks

43.

What is the function of a Wireless Network Interface Card (WNIC)?

a)

Allows for wired connections

b)

Enables wireless connectivity using antennas

c)

Stores data on the computer

44.

What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC) in a computer?

a)

Provides power to the computer

b)

Facilitates communication between the computer and the network

c)

Stores data on the computer

45.

What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC) in a computer?

a)

Provides power to the computer

b)

Facilitates communication between the computer and the network

c)

Stores data on the computer

46.

What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC) in a computer?

a)

Provides power to the computer

b)

Facilitates communication between the computer and the network

c)

Stores data on the computer

47.

What is the role of a server in a network?

a)

Provides network security

b)

Stores and manages resources for client devices

c)

Connects devices wirelessly

48.

What is the role of a server in a network?

a)

Provides network security

b)

Stores and manages resources for client devices

c)

Connects devices wirelessly

49.

How does a wireless router differ from a wired router?

a)

Wireless routers do not require an internet connection

b)

Wireless routers use built-in antennas to broadcast WiFi signals

c)

Wired routers use radio frequency signals for communication

50.

How does a wireless router differ from a wired router?

a)

Wireless routers do not require an internet connection

b)

Wireless routers use built-in antennas to broadcast WiFi signals

c)

Wired routers use infrared signals for communication

51.

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

a)

Connects different networks together

b)

Filters and forwards data within the same network

c)

Broadcasts radio signals

52.

A client is typically an application that runs on a computer and request resources or services from another computer.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

This is a unique number that identifies each computer connected to the Internet

a)

TCP address

b)

IP address

c)

HTTP address

d)

HTML address

54.

What type of IP address is this? 10.14.20.135

a)

IPv2

b)

IPv4

c)

IPv6

d)

IPv8

55.

This type of ip address never changes

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Movable

d)

Stable

56.

This translates a domain name to its IP address

a)

URL

b)

Domain

c)

DNS

d)

IP

57.

What type of IP addresses are manually assigned?

a)

Dynamic

b)

Static

58.

Types of IP address

a)

Physical and logical

b)

Network and host

c)

Network and subnet

d)

Static and Dynamic

59.

IPv4 addresses are ___ bits binary numbers.

a)

1

b)

8

c)

16

d)

32

60.

It is a temporary IP address that is assigned to a computing device or node when it’s connected to a network.

a)

DNS

b)

Dynamic IP Address

c)

MAC IP Address

d)

Static IP Address

61.
What are browsers?
a)
Software application
b)
Hardware application
c)
Software metadata
d)
Hardware metadata
62.
Which language does a browser read:
a)
HTML
b)
Java
c)
C#++-//xtra
d)
Virtual Basic
63.
Which browser is correct?
a)
Chrome
b)
Rirefox
c)
Saferi
d)
Cpera
64.
In some browsers, favorites are known as:
a)
Bytes
b)
Boolean Operators
c)
Bookmarks
d)
Search Engines
65.
Which of the following is a popular search engine?
a)
Twitter
b)
Facebook
c)
Bing
d)
MySpace
66.
Where are cookies stored?
a)
On your own computer
b)
On the website's servers.
c)
On Wikipedia
d)
In hacker's computers
67.
Which of these forms of data will not be stored as cookies?
a)
The URL
b)
Your email
c)
The activity who did on the website
d)
Your username
68.
How are cookies stored?
a)
As a small binary file
b)
As a word document
c)
In a large encrypted file.
d)
In a biscuit tin
69.
Why were cookies created?
a)
Because the website did not want to store personal information itself.
b)
Because somebody wanted a sweet treat.
c)
Because it meant that the company could sell information to advertisers.
d)
Because they sound cool.
70.
When is the data of cookies used?
a)
When you revisit a website
b)
When the hacker intercepts it.
c)
When you create your own website.
d)
When you are hungry.
71.

What is a bitcoin?

a)

Programming Language

b)

England's Currency

c)

A Digital Currency

d)

None of the Above

72.

What is the definition of a cryptocurrency?

a)

Paper Money

b)

A Digital Asset

c)

Coins

d)

None of the Above

73.

What is the definition of "FIAT"?

a)

Bitcoins

b)

Cyrptocurrency

c)

Government-issued currency, such as the US dollar.

d)

None of the Above

74.

Cryptocurrency needs

a)

blockchain technology

b)

tax evasion

c)

Euro implementation

d)

fair trade

75.

A blockchain is

a)

a chain of lego blocks

b)

a National Bank database

c)

a Chinese currency

d)

a database with information on transactions

76.

Cryptography is:

a)

encoding information so only authorized people can read it.

b)

taking photos of information

c)

buying and selling bitcoin

d)

encrypt money

77.

The blockchain is made up of these and each one holds a historical database of all cryptocurrency transactions made until it's full. It's a permanent record, like a bag of data that can be opened and viewed at any time.

a)

Bitcoin

b)

Blockchain

c)

Block

d)

Address

78.

A form of money that exists as encrypted, digital information. Operating independently of any banks and uses sophisticated mathematics to regulate the creation and transfer of funds between entities.

a)

Bitcoin

b)

Cryptocurrency

c)

Decentralized Application

d)

Circulating Supply

79.

Electronic version of money in a bank account

a)

Digital currency

b)

cryptocurrency

c)

bonds

d)

bitcoin

80.

Apple Pay, WeCHat and Google Wallet are all examples of ...

a)

Digital currency

b)

cryptocurrency

c)

bonds

d)

bitcoin

81.

True or False: Cryptocurrency is regulated

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Provides the rules to be followed by a web server and a web browser when requesting and supplying data.

a)

FTP

b)

SFTP

c)

HTTP

d)

HTTPS

e)

SMTP

83.

A service that allocates an IP addresses to a host on the network.

a)

DNS

b)

DHCP

c)

Encryption

d)

TCP/IP

e)

UDP/IP

84.
The part of the internet that users can access using web browsers such as Google Chrome is called the?
a)
World Wide Web
b)
The Intranet
c)
HTTP
d)
The Deep Web
85.
Which of the following is an internet protocol?
a)
HTTP
b)
HTML
c)
CSS
d)
UTP
86.
https://facebook.com is an example of a..?
a)
URL
b)
HTML
c)
Protocol
d)
IP Address
87.
In the URL: http://www.britishschool.br/learning/timetable.pdf which part is the domain?
a)
britishschool
b)
http://
c)
learning
d)
timetable.pdf
88.
What does ISP stand for?
a)
Internet Service Provider
b)
Internet Switch Protocol
c)
Internet Service Protocol
d)
Internet Switch Provider
89.
What does the S in HTTPS stand for?
a)
Secure
b)
Safe
c)
Standard
d)
Solus
90.
What type of certificate is used for HTTPS?
a)
SSL
b)
FTP
c)
TCP
d)
DNS
91.

The image on the right is an example of ___________

a)

internal NIC

b)

external NIC

92.

The presence of an Ethernet port indicates that a NIC is already installed in your computer.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

What type of IP addresses are manually assigned?

a)

Dynamic

b)

Static

94.

Which of the following describes a protocol used to send web pages?

a)

https://google.com

b)

google.com

c)

https://www.google.com/search?q=cats

d)

https://

95.

ISPs are...

a)

What individuals and businesses require to connect to the internet

b)

How countries become connected to the internet

c)

Are what makes Wi-Fi work out in public

d)

A part of a computer required to connect to the internet

96.

What is an IP address?

a)

A unique human friendly address to a web page

b)

A set of unique numbers which identify a website / server

c)

The main part of a web address which identifies the website

d)

The beginning part of a web address which identifies how the web page is to be delivered to the user

97.

What is the purpose of a DNS Server?

a)

Delivers requested pages to the end user

b)

Takes an IP address and directs the traffic to the correct human readable web address address

c)

Takes a human readable web address and directs the traffic to the correct IP address

d)

Streams video to an end user sequentially so that it may be watched without full download

98.
Which of these is NOT an advantage of networks?
a)
Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners
b)
Possible to communicate globally
c)
Can protect against viruses
d)
PCs can be backed up and updated by one central PC
99.
A MAC address is
a)
A unique identifier for all devices on a network
b)
A set of numbers that identify a computer on a network
c)
A unique identifier for computers on a network
100.

This network device connects a LAN to the internet.

a)

Hub

b)

Switch

c)

Bridge

d)

Router