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Network

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A term that refers to the way in which the nodes of a network are linked together.

a)

Network

b)

Topology

c)

Connection

2.

The participating computers in a network are referred to as

a)

Clients

b)

Servers

c)

Nodes

d)

CPUs

3.

Combination of two or more topologies is called

a)

star topology

b)

Bus topology

c)

Ring topology

d)

Hybrid

4.

Bus, ring and star topologies are mostly used in the

a)

LAN

b)

MAN

c)

WAN

5.

In which topology there is a central controller or hub?

a)

star

b)

ring

c)

mesh

d)

bus

6.

To create a network the following is required (select the correct one)

a)

Python Software

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Use cables, telephone lines, satellites and radio waves

7.

Which one is a BUS topology

a)
b)
c)
8.

A BUS topology is (Which one is correct)?

a)

Easy to set up

b)

Expensive to set up

c)

Hard to set up

9.

Which one is a RING topology

a)
b)
c)
10.

Which one is a STAR topology

a)
b)
c)
11.

A star topology will cause a network failure if...

a)

If the hub/switch fails

b)

If one of the many of the computers fail

c)

If the printer fails

12.

What is a network

a)

A stand alone computer

b)

Two or more interconnected computers

c)

A computer without a server

13.

Networked computers can share (select which one is true)

a)

Hardware, software and data

b)

Optical discs, software and data

c)

Hardware, software and Clients

14.
Base on the picture given, determined whether the statement below is TRUE or FALSE

"The centeral communication device on this network must be a Server."
a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
15.
The internet is the worlds biggest
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
16.
What term describes the physical layout of a network?
a)
Topology
b)
topping
c)
topiology
d)
toppology
17.
What network has the server placed in the centre and the devices around it?
a)
Ring
b)
Bus
c)
Star
d)
Mesh
18.
A router can
a)
Forward data packets
b)
Absorb signals
c)
Repeat signals
d)
absorb data packets
19.
A terminator
a)
Makes the network quicker
b)
Sends Data Packets
c)
Stops data collisions
d)
Connects devices to the internet 
20.
Which network topology is the most common way of setting up a network?
a)
Star
b)
Ring
c)
Bus
21.
Which network topology uses a backbone to connect all of the computers?
a)
Bus
b)
Ring
c)
Star
22.
What does LAN stand for?
a)
Local Art Network
b)
Localise Aerial Network
c)
Local Area Network
d)
Local Area News
23.
The internet is the worlds biggest
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
24.
In a star network
a)
Each device is connected to a switch or hub
b)
Each device connects to each other
c)
Each device is connected in a line
d)
Each device is connected to a terminal
25.
What type of network is this?
a)
Ring 
b)
Bus 
c)
Star
d)
Mesh
26.

A Local Area Network (LAN)

a)

is typically used by no more than six users simultaneously

b)

usually operates on a single site or within a single building

c)

always uses cables to connect

d)

all 3 options

27.

The advantage of a star network is

a)

It uses less cable than other topologies

b)

It requires no extra hardware such as hubs and switches

c)

It is easy to install and expand with extra nodes

d)

It is unaffected by a breakdown of the central computer

28.

What does a Hub do?

a)

Once received sends data packets to all workstations

b)

Sends data packets only to intended recipient using MAC address

c)

Sends data packets through the internet

d)

Reduces network traffic

29.

A BUS topology is (Which one is correct)?

a)

Easy to set up

b)

Expensive to set up

c)

Hard to set up

30.

WAN stands for?

a)

Wide Area Network

b)

Wide Angled Network

c)

Wiped Area Network

31.

What does TCP stand for?

a)

Transcript Control Protocol

b)

Transition Control Protocol

c)

Transmit Control Protocol

d)

Transmission Control Protocol

32.

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

33.

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

34.

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

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

35.

What is a network protocol?

a)

A shape of a network, such as star

b)

A set of rules for sharing data

c)

The requirements for passwords, such as length

d)

The size of a network, such as WAN

36.

Which protocol is used for sending emails?

a)

FTP

b)

IMAP

c)

SMTP

d)

POP3

37.

Which network protocol will be used for banks' websites?

a)

HTTPS

b)

HTTP

c)

UDP

d)

SMTP

38.

Provides the rules for file transfer between computers.

a)

FTP

b)

FPS

c)

HTTP

d)

SMTP

e)

UDP

39.

What does SMTP stand for?

a)

Server Mail Transfer Protocol

b)

Simple Mail Transition Protocol

c)

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

d)

Server Mailing Transfer Procedure Question 39: A MAC Address is usually

40.

Ethernet is a protocol for data transmission in a

a)

Wired network

b)

Wireless network

c)

Mail server

d)

Web server

41.

What is an advantage for IMAP?

a)

If you delete the email it is still stored in the server

b)

You do not have to be logged in to the Internet to read your messages

42.

Which protocol would be most suitable for accessing a banking website?

a)

HTTPS

b)

FTP

c)

HTTP

43.

Which protocol would be most suitable for uploading documents to a cloud server?

a)

IMAP

b)

FTP

c)

HTTP

44.

You would gain 2 marks for the following answer:

A network protocol is an agreed set of rules

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Network protocols allow data to be sent...

a)

Securely

b)

Effectively

c)

Consistently

d)

With no mistakes

46.

  1. A (a)   is a group of interconnected devices that can communicate with each other.

47.

  1. The (a)   protocol is used for secure communication over the internet.

48.

  1. (a)   networks are used to connect devices over a small geographical area, like a home or office.

49.

  1. The (a)   protocol is used to transfer files between computers.