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Gr 7-Chapter 1 - Communication network and Mobile OS

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is defined as a specific type of network which consists of a single powerful computer acting as a server, usually connected to multiple computers called clients

a)

Star topology

b)

Bus topology

c)

Ring topology

d)

Peer-to-Peer

e)

Client-Server

2.

Is a type of network in which each workstation has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities. The Workstations are connected to each other but do not have a server.

a)

Star topology

b)

Bus topology

c)

Ring topology

d)

Peer-to-Peer

e)

Client-Server

3.

Is a computer intended for individual use in a networking environment. It is like a personal computer except that it is also connected to the others computers and to the main computer.

a)

Network interface card

b)

Hub

c)

Workstation

d)

Server

4.

(Select more than one)

What do computer networks allow you to do?

a)

Transferring files between computers

b)

Using email to communicate with others

c)

Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners

d)

Sharing an internet connection

e)

Sharing folders and files

5.

is made up of a main single cable with terminators at both ends. It is a shared communication medium that makes the backbone of the system. computers and other devices including the server are connected to this linear cable for communication.

a)

Star topology

b)

Bus topology

c)

Ring topology

d)

Client-Server

e)

Peer-to-Peer

6.

What does LAN stand for?

a)

Local Area Network

b)

Local Analogue Network

c)

Local Assisted Network

7.

What does WAN stand for?

a)

Wide Arena Network

b)

Wide Area Network

c)

World Area Network

8.

Every workstation has two neighbors for communication purposes. All messages travel through a ring in the same direction either clockwise or anticlockwise.

a)

Star topology

b)

Bus topology

c)

Ring topology

d)

Peer-to-Peer

e)

Client-Server

9.

It is a computer that manages network resources, software, and files. it is normally dedicated to an allocated task and performs no other task.

a)

Network interface card

b)

Hub

c)

Workstation

d)

Server

10.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
LAN
d)
WAN
11.

A computer network is where two or more devices are connected together so they can share...

a)

information

b)

resources

c)

cables

d)

People

12.

Home networks are more likely to use a...

a)

router

b)

switch

c)

hub

13.
If the main cable on a bus fails what happens?
a)
Nothing
b)
Some of the computers will still work
c)
The whole network fails
d)
One computer fails
14.
If a cable fails on a star what happens?
a)
Network fails
b)
One computer fails
c)
Nothing
d)
Not sure
15.

What is a computer network?

a)

A type of computer game.

b)

Two or more electronic components connected together in an electrical circuit.

c)

A desktop publishing application.

d)

Two or more devices connected together allowing the sharing of information and resources.

16.

a huge collection of computers and networks that have been joined together.

a)

Internet

b)

Phishing

c)

Spam

d)

URL

17.
Which topology is this?
a)
Bus
b)
Star
c)
Ring
d)
Wave
18.
Which topology is this?
a)
Bus
b)
Star
c)
Ring
d)
Wave
19.
Which of these is an advantage of the bus topology?
a)
It is easy and cheap to set up
b)
It is useful for large companies
c)
You can pick people up
d)
Anyone can join
20.
Which of these is a disadvantage of the ring topology?
a)

If main cable is broken, the whole network can crash

b)
If the central hub crashes the whole network breaks
c)
Only four computers can be attached to the ring
d)
Everyone has to sit facing each other
21.
Which of these is an advantage of the star topology?
a)
Devices do not rely on each other to function
b)
It looks nice
c)

You need more cable

d)
Only one cable is needed to connect everything together
22.

Which of the following statements about a network is FALSE?

a)

Resources such as printers can be shared

b)

Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network

c)

Files cannot be shared between users

23.

What is the minimum number of computers needed to create a network?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

What does the 'L' stand for in 'LAN'?

a)

Large

b)

Loop

c)

Local

d)

Lollypop

25.

Which of the following hardware devices is most likely to be shared on a network?

a)

Mouse

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Printer

26.

Iphone utilizes what particular type of Mobile Operating System?

a)

Android OS

b)

iOS

c)

Blackberry OS

d)

Symbian OS

27.

WINDOWS PHONE OS IS DEVELOPED BY:

a)

BLACKBERRY LIMITED

b)

MICROSOFT

c)

PALM INCORPORATION

d)

APPLE INCORPORATION

28.
What term describes the physical layout of a network?
a)
Topology
b)
topping
c)
topiology
d)
toppology
29.

Based on the picture given, determined whether the statement below is TRUE or FALSE

"The central communication device on this network must be a Server."

a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
30.

Which one is a BUS topology

a)
b)
c)
31.

Which of the following options is not a component of a network?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Keyboard

d)

Hub

e)

Switch

32.

The following are the factors that determine the development of Mobile OS, except?

a)

Battery size

b)

Limited memory

c)

Phones camera

d)

Different GUI

33.

How handsome is Mr Aryo?

a)

On a scale of one to handsome, Mr. Aryo is setting the scale ablaze with his sheer hotness!

b)

If being handsome were an Olympic sport, Mr. Aryo would definitely win the gold medal – and probably break the scale in the process!

c)

Forget about global warming; Mr. Aryo's hotness is the real cause of rising temperatures!

d)

Move over, Greek gods! Mr. Aryo's level of handsomeness is what legends are made of!

34.

A network which covers a small area like a home or office and connects devices within a close range.

a)

LAN

b)

PAN

c)

MAN

d)

WAN

35.

What is a key benefit of centralized software management in a network?

a)

It reduces the need for network security

b)

It makes updating software easier across multiple devices

c)

It increases the risk of software incompatibility

d)

It decreases network speed

36.

Which of the following is a popular mobile operating system?

a)

Windows XP

b)

Android

c)

MacOS

d)

Linux

37.

What is a major disadvantage of using a bus topology?

a)

It is expensive to set up

b)

If the central cable fails, the whole network goes down

c)

Data transmission is very fast

d)

It is difficult to add new devices

38.

Which of the following is an example of a wired transmission channel?

a)

Infrared

b)

Radio waves

c)

Twisted Pair

d)

Microwave

39.

What is a primary advantage of using a switch instead of a hub in a network?

a)

Switches are cheaper than hubs

b)

Switches can handle more devices

c)

Switches require no power

d)

Switches are able to direct data to the intended or specific device.

40.

Which of the following is a type of wireless transmission channel?

a)

Twisted pair cable

b)

Coaxial cable

c)

Radio waves

d)

Fibre optics

41.

What is the primary function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

a)

Connects multiple networks together

b)

Provides wireless network access

c)

Allows a device to connect to a network

d)

Manages network traffic

42.

A (a)   consists of two or more computers

linked together for sharing resources such as

printers and exchanging files, or allowing electronic

communications.

43.

What are the advantages of using a wireless network?

a)

Advantages of using a wireless network include automatic protection from all types of viruses and malware.

b)

Advantages of using a wireless network include faster processing speed of the CPU and better graphics quality.

c)

Advantages of using a wireless network include unlimited internet access without needing a service provider.

d)

Advantages of using a wireless network include flexibility, ease of installation, mobility, reduced clutter, and cost-effectiveness.

44.

How does a client-server network work?

a)

Data is stored only on client devices

b)

Clients operate independently without a server

c)

All devices in the network are servers

d)

A client-server network works by clients requesting services from a centralized server, which processes requests and sends responses.

45.

What is a peer-to-peer network?

a)

A peer-to-peer network is a centralized system controlled by a single entity.

b)

A peer-to-peer network only allows file sharing between two computers.

c)

A peer-to-peer network is a decentralized network where each workstation can share resources directly with others.

d)

A peer-to-peer network requires a dedicated server to function.

46.

What are the basic components of a network?

a)

Only specific software applications such as: MS Word, MS Excel, and MS powerPoint

b)

Internet service providers

c)

User accounts and passwords

d)

Devices (computers, routers, switches), transmission media (cables, wireless), and protocols.

47.

What is a network topology?

a)

Network topology is the speed at which data is transferred across a network.

b)

Network topology is the physical arrangement of cables, computers and peripheral devices.

c)

Network topology is the type of operating system installed on each computer in the network.

d)

Network topology is the method used to protect a network from hackers and viruses.

48.

Describe a star topology.

a)

A star topology connects nodes in a linear fashion.

b)

A star topology is a decentralized network with equal peer nodes.

c)

A star topology is a network layout where all nodes are connected to a central hub or switch.

d)

A star topology has no central hub, only direct connections between nodes.

49.

What are the differences between LAN and WAN?

a)

LAN covers large areas with lower speed; WAN covers small areas with high speed.

b)

LAN is slower than WAN and is used for global connections.

c)

WAN is typically used for local networks with high bandwidth.

d)

LAN is for small areas like same building WAN is for large areas like between countries.

50.

List two types of transmission channels.

a)

Satellite channels

b)

Wired channels, Wireless channels

c)

Fiber optic channels

d)

Optical channels

51.

A (a)   is a computer intended for individual use in a

networking environment.

52.

What is data transmission?

a)

The process of storing data in a computer

b)

The process of sending data from one place to another

c)

The process of deleting unwanted files

d)

The process of compressing data