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YEAR 7 GR4

Total questions: 124

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a network?

a)

A hardware component

b)

A type of software

c)

A single computer

d)

A group of interconnected devices that communicate

2.

What does a Network Interface Card (NIC) do?

a)

Converts digital data into signals

b)

Connects devices to networks

c)

Filters data traffic

d)

Directs data between networks

3.

Which device connects a LAN to the internet?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Hub

d)

Bridge

4.

What is the main purpose of a modem?

a)

Connects multiple devices in a LAN

b)

Filters data traffic

c)

Connects a LAN to a WAN

d)

Directs data between networks

5.

What does a switch do in a network?

a)

Converts signals for transmission

b)

Connects two separate LANs

c)

Broadcasts data to all devices

d)

Directs data only to the intended device

6.

What is a hub?

a)

A wireless access point

b)

A type of modem

c)

A device that filters data traffic

d)

A basic device that connects multiple devices

7.

What does a bridge do?

a)

Connects two separate LANs

b)

Provides internet access

c)

Directs data between different networks

d)

Converts digital data into signals

8.

What is the function of a router?

a)

Connects devices within a LAN

b)

Connects multiple networks

c)

Filters data traffic

d)

Broadcasts data to all devices

9.

What does IP stand for?

a)

Internet Protocol

b)

Internal Protocol

c)

Interconnected Protocol

d)

Internet Process

10.

What is a URL?

a)

A network protocol

b)

Address of web pages

c)

A type of IP address

d)

Type of network device

11.

What does DNS stand for?

a)

Data Network Service

b)

Domain Name System

c)

Digital Name System

d)

Domain Network Service

12.

What is a LAN?

a)

Long Area Network

b)

Large Area Network

c)

Limited Area Network

d)

Local Area Network

13.

What is a WLAN?

a)

Wireless Long Area Network

b)

Wired Local Area Network

c)

Wide Local Area Network

d)

Wireless Local Area Network

14.

What is a WAN?

a)

Wired Area Network

b)

Wireless Area Network

c)

Web Area Network

d)

Wide Area Network

15.

What is the main advantage of using a switch over a hub?

a)

Connects to the internet

b)

Easier to set up

c)

Cheaper to implement

d)

More efficient data management

16.
What does LAN stand for?
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Legal Access Network
c)
Legendary Access Node
d)
Local Admin Network
17.
What does WAN stand for ?
a)
Weak Access Node
b)
Working Area Network
c)
Wide Area Network
d)
World Access Net
18.
What is this an image of?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
WAN
d)
LAN
19.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Mesh
c)
LAN
d)
WAN
20.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
LAN
d)
WAN
21.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
LAN
d)
WAN
22.
Choose an example of a WAN
a)
School
b)
College
c)
Netflix
d)
Single site
23.
What are the red arrows pointing at?
a)
Terminator
b)
Node
c)
Bus
d)
Network
24.
What is a disadvantage of a star network?
a)
It is cheap
b)
It uses one cable
c)
It is expensive
d)
It has a terminator
25.
What is a network?
a)
1 computer
b)
2 or more computers connected
c)
a film
d)
a server
26.
Why use a network?
a)
Share viruses
b)
To lose data
c)
To easily share documents
d)
To install cables
27.
If a cable fails on a star what happens?
a)
Network fails
b)
One computer fails
c)
Nothing
d)
Not sure
28.
A computer network can share printers and software.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
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
30.
A computer network is ___ connected together.
a)
One computer
b)
Two or more
c)
Three or more
d)
Four or more
31.

Software is a program which consists of a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform an operation.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

A small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device is called _________

a)

device driver

b)

system driver

c)

device system

d)

operating driver

33.
Function of operating system 
a)
Protects a computer againt virus
b)
Perform maintenance-type tasks
c)
Coordinates all the activities among the computer hardware
d)
Compiles technical information about a computer's hardware
34.

Utility Programs are one category of system software.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

What type of software licensing is hold by this software?

a)

Open Source Software

b)

Proprietary Software

36.

Which of the following is NOT a type of application software?

a)

Word processor

b)

Operating System

c)

Web browser

d)

Games

37.

The following are examples of application software except

a)
b)
c)
d)
38.

Google Docs, Microsoft Office 365 and Zoho Office are examples of

a)

Specialized Suite

b)

Cloud Suite

c)

Utility Suite

d)

Office Suite

39.

Program that protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer virus

a)

Antivirus

b)

Diagnostic Utility

c)

File Manager

d)

Screen Saver

40.

Husna wants to send a large file to her friend. She cannot send the file in its actual form. To make the file size smaller, she needs to use a program called ____________

a)

file compression program

b)

file manager

c)

file transfer utility

41.
A computer is still able to function properly without application software.
a)
True
b)
False
42.

____________________ software provide users the right to use, modify and redistribute. It has no copyright restrictions. it is freely downloaded from the internet.

a)

Open Source

b)

Freeware

c)

Proprietary

d)

Closed source

43.
An application designed to be downloaded to a handheld device.
a)
system unit
b)
malware
c)
mobile app
d)
Instagram
44.

Jessica has connected her new printer to her Windows 10 computer, but Windows is not recognizing it. What should she do?

a)

Power cycle the printer

b)

Reset the USB cable

c)

Install the latest driver

d)

Restart Windows

45.

System software includes these...

a)

apps, browsers, searches

b)

internet, motherboard, heat fan

c)

drives, operating systems, utilities

46.
Software is a program which consists of a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform an operation.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
Microsoft Windows is an example of application software
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Microsoft Word is an example of system software.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
System software is a type of software that enable a computer and its peripheral devices  to function smoothly.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
The two categories of software are system software and application software.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
A computer is still function properly without system software.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Each computer is only able to have one application software.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
Database program, spreadsheet and graphics software are example of utility software.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
We can have more than 5 application software in one computer.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
A computer is still able to function properly without application software.
a)
True
b)
False
56.
Which of the following statements explains how the operating system provides user interface correctly?
a)
Controlling how user collect data
b)
There are two types of user interface
c)
Controlling how information is displayed
d)
Command-driven is a type of user interface
57.
A user is using the operating system facilities to restart a computer. The user is performing a ___________________ 
a)
Hot boot
b)
Cold boot
c)
Driver boot
d)
Warm boot
58.
A user is turning on a computer that has been completely power off. The user is performing a _____________
a)
reboot
b)
hot boot
c)
cold boot
d)
warm boot
59.
A small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device is called _________
a)
device driver
b)
system driver
c)
device system
d)
operating driver
60.
When we start an application, the CPU loads the application from _________________ , 
a)
the CPU to the RAM
b)
the RAM to the hard disk
c)
the memory to the storage
d)
the storage to the memory
61.
Program that protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer virus
a)
Antivirus
b)
Diagnostic Utility
c)
File Manager
d)
Screen Saver
62.
Operating system such as
a)
Microsoft Powerpoint
b)
Antivir
c)
Windows 10
d)
Antispyware
63.
Function of operating system 
a)
Protects a computer againt virus
b)
Perform maintenance-type tasks
c)
Coordinates all the activities among the computer hardware
d)
Compiles technical information about a computer's hardware
64.
Utility program that performs function related to files and disk management.
a)
Antivirus
b)
Diagnostic Utility
c)
File Manager
d)
Screen saver
65.
Utility program that enable a display device's screen to show a moving image if no activity
a)
Antivirus
b)
Diagnostic Utility
c)
File Manager
d)
Screen saver
66.
Operating system used on PC platform  or IBM computer.
a)
IOS
b)
Windows XP
c)
Android
d)
Mac OS
67.
___________ requires a user to type commands on the keyboard to instruct OS what to do.
a)
MDI
b)
CLI
c)
GUI
d)
ASCII
68.
A program that processes information in the form of tables.
a)
Access
b)
Powerpoint
c)
Word
d)
Excel
69.
An application software that allows user to edit digital representation or non-text information
a)
Corel Quattro Pro
b)
Microsoft Powerpoint
c)
Macromedia Freehand
d)
Google Doc
70.
DOS is an acronym for ________________
a)
Data Operating System
b)
Disk Operating System
c)
Data Operating Software
d)
Disk Operating Software
71.

Which image below shows a CPU?

a)

b)

c)

d)

72.

Which image below is an example of an INPUT device?

a)

b)

c)

d)

73.

Which part handles the graphics processing of a computer?

a)

Motherboard

b)

CPU

c)

GPU

d)

Hard Drive

74.

Which part of the computer stores your files like photos, documents, and music?

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Motherboard

d)

CPU

75.

Which type of computer hardware are the SPEAKERS?

a)

Input

b)

Output

76.

Select the image below that shows a SSD or Solid-State Drive.

a)

b)

77.

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is like the _______ of the computer?

a)

Center

b)

Key

c)

Middle

d)

"Brain"

78.

A device that allows users to interact with the computer is called a ________ device.

a)

Input

b)

Output

79.

Which device allows you to control the CURSOR on the computer screen?

a)

b)

c)

d)

80.

The operating system is the master program that ________ the software on the computer.

a)

Deletes

b)

Destroys

c)

Manages

d)

Helps

81.

Which hardware below provides power to the computer?

a)

b)

c)

d)

82.

True or False: The CPU and Memory have to communicate back and forth to make things happen on the computer.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

True or False: Code ISN'T required to make computer hardware work.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

What type of problems do computers help people solve?

a)

Building

b)

Information

85.

42 is an example of what data type?

a)

Integer

b)

String

c)

Float

d)

Boolean

86.

'42' is an example of what data type?

a)

Integer

b)

String

c)

Float

d)

Boolean

87.

4.2 is an example of what data type?

a)

Integer

b)

String

c)

Float

d)

Boolean

88.

False is an example of what data type?

a)

Integer

b)

String

c)

Float

d)

Boolean

89.

"True" is an example of what data type?

a)

Integer

b)

String

c)

Float

d)

Boolean

90.

The term which describes identifying errors in a programme and fixing them

a)

Syntax

b)

Syntax error

c)

Logic error

d)

bug

e)

debug

91.

The term which describes errors in a programme

a)

Syntax

b)

Syntax error

c)

Logic error

d)

bug

e)

debug

92.

The term which describes errors in a programme which are due to programmers making typing mistakes or spelling mistakes

a)

Syntax

b)

Syntax error

c)

Logic error

d)

bug

e)

debug

93.

The term which describes errors in a programme which are due to the programmers algorithm and calculations being wrong

a)

Syntax

b)

Syntax error

c)

Logic error

d)

bug

e)

debug

94.

The term which describes the rules that govern a computer language, how it is structured and written.

a)

Syntax

b)

Syntax error

c)

Logic error

d)

bug

e)

debug

95.

How many bugs are there in this programme?

a)

None

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

e)

4

96.

In Python, a programmer can leave comments in his code by using a (a)   sign

97.

Comments are easy to spot in Python because the Python editor changes the text colour to (a)  

98.

(a)   enable programmers to leave notes and instructions which explain their algorithms and programmes. This helps other programmers understand how the code is intended to work.

99.

A step by step set of instructions used to solve a problem

a)

Algorithm

b)

Function

c)

Variable

d)

Concatenate

100.

A mini programme used inside a larger programme

a)

Algorithm

b)

Function

c)

Variable

d)

Concatenate

101.

The process of linking one thing to another

a)

Algorithm

b)

Function

c)

Variable

d)

Concatenate

102.

An element of a programme which stores a value that can change as the programme is run

a)

Algorithm

b)

Function

c)

Variable

d)

Concatenate

103.

If you run the following line of code what will be the output?

print(4**2)

(a)  

104.

What is the output of this programme?

(a)  

105.

LAN stands for (a)  

106.

The network in a school or office is usually a ..

a)

LAN

b)

PAN

c)

WAN

107.

Network cable is called..

a)

Extra cable.

b)

Ethernet Cable

c)

Entry Code

d)

Blue cable

108.

What type of network is this?

(a)  

109.

What type of network is this?

(a)  

110.

What is an advantage of a LAN?

a)

You can share peripherals like printers.

b)

It is more secure than a standalone computer

c)

Data and information cannot be easily shared

d)

Expensive to setup.

111.

What network topology has each computer connected to a central hub or server?

a)

Star

b)

Mesh

112.
What is the purpose of a LAN?
a)
To allow computers to communicate with each other in the same area
b)
To allow computers to communicate with each other - anywhere in the world
113.
What is a node?
a)
Any device connected to a network
b)
A type of network switch
c)
A type of network hub
d)
A client on a network
114.
What is a client?
a)
A client is any computer in a network
b)
A client is a single computer that is not connected to any other
c)
A client is the central hub in a network
d)
Network hardware like a switch
115.
Which of these would be a benefit of having a network?
a)
Sharing expensive hardware like printers as well as internet access
b)
Preventing any viruses spreading from computer to computer
c)
Preventing computers from being hacked
d)
Saving money on cabling and network hardware
116.
What is a computer called when it is not connected to a network?
a)
A standalone
b)
A server
c)
A client
d)
A node
117.
What is a wide area network?
a)
Computers or devices that are connected over a large geographic area
b)
Computers or devices that are connected over a small geographic area
c)
Computers or devices that are not connected together
d)
Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city
118.
What is an example of a wide area network?
a)
The internet
b)
A home network
c)
A standalone
d)
Computers connected over a mid-sized area such as two offices in the same city
119.
What device forwards packets from a LAN to the Internet?
a)
Router
b)
Hub
c)
Switch
d)
Bridge
120.

What is a bridge used for?

a)

to connect two LANs

b)

to connect a LAN to the Internet

c)

two connect two computers together

d)

to connect nodes in a network

121.

Where would you find a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

a)

inside a networked device

b)

between several nodes

c)

close to the phone line to connect to the internet

d)

on a wireless router

122.

the number assigned to a network equipped piece of hardware by which other device identify it.

a)

IP Address

b)

Router

c)

TCP/IP

123.

a small hardware device that joins multiple computers together within one local area network (LAN).

(a)  

124.

PAN means

(a)