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Worksheets8.1_Computer_Networks revision
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 36mins
In what year was the telegram first used as a means of communication?
1876
1961
1837
1791
Which year marks the first use of homing/carrier pigeons for communication?
1876
1961
1837
1167
When was the telephone invented?
1876
1961
1837
1791
Identify the year when the semaphore, an early form of visual communication, was first used.
1876
1961
1837
1791
In which year was email first introduced?
1876
1961
1837
1791
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
Large Area Network
Local Access Network
Long Antenna Net
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
Wireless Area Network
Wide Access Network
Web Area Net
Can a LAN be both wired and wireless?
Yes
No
Only wired
Only wireless
Which of the following is an example of a LAN setup?
A network in a single office building
The Internet
A network spanning multiple cities
A network connecting devices in different countries
What is a computer network?
A collection of interconnected computers and devices
A single computer
A software application
A type of computer hardware
What does PAN stand for in the context of computer networks?
Personal Area Network
Public Access Network
Private Area Network
Peripheral Access Node
Which of the following is an example of a WAN (Wide Area Network)?
A network within a single room
A network spread across a city
A network connecting devices within a person's reach
A network limited to a single building
Can a network be both wired and wireless?
Yes, networks can be both wired and wireless
No, networks can only be wired
No, networks can only be wireless
No, networks are neither wired nor wireless
What is the main advantage of using a wireless network over a wired network?
Higher security
Faster data transfer speeds
More flexibility and mobility
Lower cost of installation
What is a disadvantage of using a wireless network compared to a wired network?
Easier to set up
More reliable connections
Higher data transfer speeds
More susceptible to interference
Which device is used to connect multiple computers or other network devices together?
Router
Server
Hub
Network cable
What device is typically used to connect a network to the Internet and direct data to its correct destination?
Router
Server
Hub
Network cable
Which of the following is used to physically connect a computer to a network?
Router
Server
Hub
Network cable
What is the primary function of the device that stores, processes, and manages network data and services?
Router
Server
Hub
Network cable
What is the purpose of using cables in the network setup described in Scenario 1?
To provide internet access to all computers
To allow the computers to communicate and access each other's files
To connect the computers to a single monitor
To supply power to the computers
What hardware does the company wish to install according to Scenario 2 to reduce the number of cables used to network the 4 computers?
Router
Switch
Hub
Modem
What is the role of the file server in the network setup described in Scenario 3?
To provide internet access to the computers
To act as a firewall for the network
To store the files of all 4 computers in a central location
To reduce the number of cables needed for networking
What is the goal of the network modification in Scenario 4?
To enable file sharing between the computers
To allow the 4 users to carry out internet research on their computers
To connect the computers to a printer
To increase the speed of the network
What is the role of a router in a network?
To connect a number of computers together
To act as a gateway
To provide a service to a network
To connect a network to the internet
What does a hub do in a network?
Acts as a gateway
Connects a network to the internet
Connects a number of computers together
Provides a service to a network
What is a server known for in a network?
Being a gateway
Connecting computers together
Providing a service to a network
Being made up of multiple copper wires
Is it necessary to have a hub to connect a network to the internet?
Yes, it is necessary
No, it is not necessary
Yes, but only for wireless connections
No, but it is necessary for a server
What are network cables often made up of?
A single copper wire
Multiple fiber optic cables
Multiple copper wires
Plastic insulation only
How many types of servers are there?
Only one type
Two types
Multiple types
No types, as servers do not exist
Which of the following devices is typically connected to a network wirelessly?
Desktop computer
Wired telephone
Television with a cable connection
Smartphone
What type of device connection does a game console typically use to connect to the internet?
Wired
Wireless
Neither wired nor wireless
Both wired and wireless
In a typical home network, which of the following devices is most likely to be connected through a wired connection?
Laptop
Tablet
Desktop computer
Smartwatch
Which online activity typically uses a high amount of bandwidth?
Reading online news
Checking the weather
Online gaming
Emailing regularly
What type of bandwidth usage does checking social media fall under?
Light
Medium
High
Not applicable
Which of the following activities is likely to use the least bandwidth?
Checking the weather
Online gaming
A vlogger uploading videos to YouTube daily
Checking social media
What kind of bandwidth usage does a vlogger uploading videos to YouTube daily require?
Light
Medium
High
Variable
What is the purpose of submarine cables as shown in the diagram?
To transmit electricity between continents
To provide structural support to the ocean floor
To connect different countries' internet networks
To mark territorial boundaries in the ocean
Which website can provide more detailed information about submarine cables according to the learning material?
www.submarinecablefacts.com
www.submarinecablemap.com
www.underseacables.org
www.oceancableinfo.net
What is the name of the submarine cable that connects two countries as per the activity instructions in the learning material?
Atlantic-Net
Pacific-Link
Columbus-III
Euro-Connect
What is the difference between the Internet and the WWW (World Wide Web)?
The Internet is a global network of networks, while the WWW is a collection of information accessed via the Internet.
The Internet is a web browser, while the WWW is a search engine.
The Internet is an operating system, while the WWW is a programming language.
The Internet is a single website, while the WWW is a collection of interconnected documents.
Who is the inventor of the World Wide Web?
VoIP
Spam
Tim Berners-Lee
Internet
What does VoIP stand for?
Part of the internet that contains websites and web pages
Voice Over Internet Protocol
A vast network of computers all connected together
Emails that are unwanted
What term is used to describe unwanted emails?
Internet services
World Wide Web
Spam
Internet
What does the term 'Internet' refer to?
A vast network of computers all connected together
Part of the internet that contains websites and web pages
Describes a number of activities that are provided over the internet, including VoIP, email, and the WWW
Allows voice data to be sent over the internet
What is the World Wide Web?
Emails that are unwanted
Allows voice data to be sent over the internet
Part of the internet that contains websites and web pages
A vast network of computers all connected together
What are Internet services?
Emails that are unwanted
Allows voice data to be sent over the internet
Describes a number of activities that are provided over the internet, including VoIP, email, and the WWW
Part of the internet that contains websites and web pages
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
Unified Resource Link
Universal Resource Locator
Unique Resource Link
What is the role of a URL?
Which protocol is used for secure communication over the internet?
HTML
URL
HTTP
HTTPS
What is the full name of the protocol HTTP?
HyperText Markup Language
HyperText Transfer Protocol
Hyper Transfer Protocol Secure
HyperText Transfer Page
What is the purpose of HTML in web technology?
Which icon number corresponds to the IoT device that allows you to set the temperature of your house remotely?
1
2
3
4
Which icon number is associated with the IoT device that senses the level of light to raise and lower your window blinds?
1
2
3
4
What is the function of the IoT device represented by icon number 3?
Allows you to secure your house without needing a key.
Allows you to view CCTV footage remotely via your mobile phone.
Allows you remote control of lighting in each room in the house.
Senses the level of light to raise and lower your window blinds.
Which icon number indicates the IoT device that allows you to view CCTV footage remotely via your mobile phone?
1
2
3
4
What does the IoT device represented by icon number 5 enable you to do?
Allows you to set the temperature of your house remotely.
Senses the level of light to raise and lower your window blinds.
Allows you to secure your house without needing a key.
Allows you remote control of lighting in each room in the house.
What does the term "malware" stand for?
Malicious hardware
Malicious software
Malicious network
Malicious email
Which of the following is considered a Social Engineering threat?
Ransomware
Blagging
Adware
Viruses
What is "phishing" an example of?
Social Engineering
Malicious Code
Hardware Attack
Software Update
Which of the following is a type of malware?
Shoulder surfing
Pharming
Blagging
Phishing
What term is used to describe the act of tricking people into giving sensitive data such as PINs or passwords?
Blagging
Phishing
Pharming
Shouldering
Which of the following is NOT a type of software written to harm or cause issues with a computer?
Virus
Trojans
Ransomware
Blagging
