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Networking and Telecommunication

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sending or receiving information between two or more persons.

a)

Telephone

b)

Telecommunication

c)

Communication

d)

None

2.

A system of transmission of sounds, images, texts or data in the form of electronic signals.

a)

Telephone

b)

Telecommunication

c)

Communication

d)

None

3.

The process of transferring digital data or information between computers.

a)

Telephone

b)

Telecommunication

c)

Communication

d)

Data Communication

4.

Network sharing and exchanging information between different people.

a)

Telephone

b)

Computer Network

c)

Network

d)

Data Communication

5.

The path through which the sender makes communication to the receiver.

a)

Telephone

b)

Wire

c)

Medium

d)

Data Communication

6.

A network of computers formed by using cables.

a)

Telephone

b)

Wire

c)

Wireless Network

d)

Wired Network

7.

A network of computers formed by using unguided media.

a)

Telephone

b)

Wire

c)

Wireless Network

d)

Wired Network

8.

A transmission medium through which data are transmitted in the form of light.

a)

Fiber Optic

b)

Twisted pair cable

c)

Coaxial cable

d)

UTP

9.

The amount of data transmitted per second through a communication channel.

a)

Amount

b)

Package

c)

Bandwith

d)

Bandwidth

10.

A device used at end user’s computer in a network which converts digital signal into analog and vice-versa.

a)

NIC

b)

MODEM

c)

Connector

d)

RJ45

11.

A network device that retransmits signals to a destination node on the network.

a)

Divider

b)

Router

c)

HUB

d)

Switch

12.

An intelligent device that connects two different networks by setting best network traffics.

a)

Divider

b)

Router

c)

HUB

d)

Switch

13.

A device that can connect networks which may use different communication protocols.

a)

Repeater

b)

Gateway

c)

HUB

d)

Switch

14.

The device which accepts weak signals regenerates them and sends them back on their way.

a)

Repeater

b)

Gateway

c)

HUB

d)

Switch

15.

The device that connects communication media with network devices.

a)

BNC

b)

RJ45

c)

Connector

d)

Switch

16.

A computer in a network which can provide services to other computer.

a)

Server

b)

Client

c)

Workstation

d)

User

17.

A computer on the network that uses resources of the network.

a)

Server

b)

Workstation / Client

c)

Main computer

d)

Switch

18.

The network model where each node has equal right.

a)

Server

b)

Client Server Network

c)

Peer to Peer Network

d)

None

19.

A computer network limited within a room.

a)

LAN

b)

MAN

c)

WAN

d)

PAN

20.

A set of rules or procedures for transmitting data between electronic devices, such as computer.

a)

None

b)

Topology

c)

Architecture

d)

Protocol

21.

A stand alone computer cannot connect to the Internet or any other computer.

a)

true

b)

false

22.

Which of the following does a computer need to connect to a network or other computer devices?

a)

ethernet card

b)

NIC card

c)

IP Address

d)

WiFi

23.

Which of the following statements are true?

a)

Local Area Networks cover a small geographical area whereas a Wide Area Network covers a large geographical

b)

Local Area Networks cover a single site such as a school whereas a Wide Area Network can cover several sites

c)

Local Area Networks are made from a single network whereas a Wide Area Network is made up of several LANs

24.

Which of the following best describes cloud storage?

a)

Cloud storage is free and means you store data online.

b)

Cloud storage can be free or paid for and means you store data online

c)

Cloud storage can be free or a paid for service where you copy data to an online account.

25.

network designed for a town or city

a)

LAN (Local Area Network)

b)

MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

c)

WAN (Wide Area Network)

d)

PAN (Personal Area Network)

26.

What is Networking?

a)

Networking is consists of two or more computers.

b)

Networking is a business that you need if you want to be rich.

c)

Networking is all about business.

27.

computer network organized around an individual person. Personal area networks typically involve a mobile computer, a cell phone and/or a handheld computing device such as a PDA.

a)

PAN (Personal Area Network)

b)

CAN (Campus Area Network, Cluster Area Network)

c)

WAN (Wide Area Network)

d)

LAN (Local Area Network)

28.

one of the most common network topologies found in most offices and home networks.

a)

STAR TOPOLOGY

b)

RING TOPOLOGY

c)

BUS TOPOLOGY

29.

all workstations are connecting directly to the main backbone that carries the data.

a)

BUS TOPOLOGY

b)

RING TOPOLOGY

c)

STAR TOPOLOGY

30.

two or more topologies are combined to form a complete network.

a)

TREE / HYBRID TOPOLOGY

b)

MESH TOPOLOGY

c)

STAR TOPOLOGY

31.

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

a)

Network Switch

b)

Network Hub

c)

Router

32.

DHCP stands for...

a)

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

b)

Dynamic Host Carrier Protocol

c)

Dynamic Host Certification Protocol

d)

Dynamic Host Contoller Protocol

33.
What networking device is software-based and makes decisions about whether to forward a packet based on whether the destination is part of the same LAN or another LAN?
a)
A bridge
b)
A switch
c)
A repeater
d)
A router
34.
What is the basic purpose of a repeater in a network?
a)
To regenerate a signal to improve its strength over transmission distances
b)
To join multiple computers together within the same local area network (LAN)
c)
To transmit both data and power along a single cable
d)
To inspect and forward data traffic using layer 3 of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
35.
Which networking device is hardware-based rather than software-based and only forwards packets to the destination port based on media access control (MAC) addresses?
a)
A switch
b)
A repeater
c)
A hub
d)
A bridge
36.
Which networking device modulates and demodulates digital data to an analog signal that can be sent over a telephone line?
a)
A modem
b)
An access point
c)
A switch
d)
A router
37.
What is the benefit of implementing a firewall in a network?
a)
To protect the network from unauthorized data by blocking unsolicited traffic
b)
To extend the physical range of a wireless network to devices along the outer edge of a local area network (LAN)
c)
To facilitate resource sharing and authentication among devices connected to the same network
d)
To scan files on devices connected to the network and quarantine anything that looks suspicious
38.
What is the purpose of a networking hub?
a)
To connect the nodes in a physical star topology network into a logical bus topology
b)
To forward packets to only the destination port based on media access control (MAC) addresses
c)
To regenerate a signal to improve signal strength over transmission distances
d)
To facilitate communication and provide enhanced security to wireless devices
39.
Which networking device sends data to all devices connected to it and lacks the intelligence to determine the best path for data packets?
a)
A hub
b)
A repeater
c)
An access point
d)
A switch
40.
What is the purpose of an access point?
a)
To extend the physical range of a wireless local area network (WLAN) and facilitate communications with wireless devices
b)
To transfer both electrical power and data to remote devices over twisted pair cable
c)
To connect the nodes in a physical star topology network into a logical bus topology
d)
To modulate and demodulate digital data to an analog signal
41.
Two or more computers connected close together in a local area e.g. building or office is called?
a)
WAN
b)
LAN
c)
The Internet
d)
Virtual Network
42.
Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area (e.g. county, country, globe).  What type of network is this?
a)
LAN
b)
School Network
c)
WAN
d)
The Internet
43.
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
44.
What is the purpose of a WAN?
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
45.

The Word Wide Web (WWW) is the largest ...

a)

Local Area Network (LAN)

b)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

c)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

46.

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.

47.
Define the term 'workstation'
a)
A computer by itself not connected to others 
b)
A computer connected to others on a network
48.
Define the term 'standalone'
a)
A computer by itself not connected to others 
b)
A computer connected to others on a network
49.

A computer laboratory is an example of a ...

a)

LAN (Local Area Network)

b)

MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

c)

WAN (Wide Area Network)

50.
Which of the following shows the correct arrangemment of networks from the smallest to the largest network?
a)
LAN, WAN, MAN
b)
LAN, MAN, WAN
c)
WAN, LAN, MAN
d)
WAN, MAN, LAN
51.
How is wifi transmitted between devices?
a)
gamma wave
b)
infrared wave
c)
radio wave
d)
x-ray
52.

Data in the form of light is transferred at high speeds using this device.

a)

hub

b)

fiber optic cable

c)

network interface card

d)

router

53.

This device on the computer allows the computer to connect to the Internet using a fibre optic cable.

a)

hub

b)

fiber optic cable

c)

network interface card

d)

router

54.

In computer networks, MAN stands for ... Area Network.

a)

Master

b)

Maximum

c)

Metropolitan

d)

Mini

55.

The Word Wide Web (WWW) is the largest ...

a)

Local Area Network (LAN)

b)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

c)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

56.

Which of the following is a router?

a)
b)
c)
d)
57.
A LAN can be used to connect a country?
a)
True
b)
False
58.
What cable is this?
a)
Ethernet Cable
b)
Coaxial Cable
c)
CATV Connection
d)
BluTooth Connection
59.
What is this usually the sign for?
a)
Coaxial Connection
b)
Wired Connection
c)
Wi-Fi Connection
d)
BluTooth Connection
60.

Computer network over a large area such as a city.

a)

LAN

b)

WLAN

c)

PAN

d)

MAN

61.

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.

62.
What is a protocol
a)
A set of rules about how data is moved
b)
a digital signal (not analogue)
c)
a device that routers use to make a connection
d)
the language of web pages
63.

If you connect your phone to a Bluetooth speaker you have created a ..

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

c)

PAN

64.

Which of these is NOT a benefit of having a network?

a)

You can share files easily.

b)

You can make nice posters.

c)

You can share a printer, this saves money!

d)

It is easy to back up all the data as it is stored on the server.

65.
Wireless technology used for short distance or personal area networks
a)
protocol
b)
WiFi
c)
Bluetooth
d)
MODEM
66.
The most common cabling used in networking
a)
3G
b)
4G
c)
hotspots
d)
Ethernet
67.

What does USB stand for?

a)

Unidex Standard Business

b)

Universal Standard Byte

c)

United Serial Bus

d)

Universal Serial Bus

68.

Define Computer Port

a)

A cable used to connect 2 electronic devices

b)

A connection point or interface between a computer and a device

c)

A special place where large amounts of data a temporarily stored

d)

A part of the computer that houses the CPU

69.

A cable that consists of color coded pairs of insulated copper wires that are twisted around each other to form pairs that are encased in a plastic sheath.

a)

coaxial cable

b)

twisted pair cable

c)

fiber optic cable

70.

The more twists per foot in a pair of wires makes the cable less resistant to cross-talk or noise.

a)

true

b)

false

71.

An HDMI cable is

a)

a cable that connects newer model electronic devices.

b)

a cable that is color coded yellow, red & white.

c)

a cable that provides both HD audio and video transmission.

d)

none of the above.

72.

What does VGA stand for?

a)

Video Graphics Array

b)

Video Graphics Assesment

c)

Video Graphics Accesories

d)

none of the above

73.

A cable that consists of color coded pairs of insulated copper wires that are twisted around each other to form pairs that are encased in a plastic sheath.

a)

coaxial cable

b)

twisted pair cable

c)

fiber optic cable

74.

This type of twisted pair cable is a cabling that consists of one or more insulated wire pairs encased in a plastic sheath.

a)

STP

b)

UTP

c)

Cat 6

d)

STPO