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WorksheetsUnderstanding Network Hardware Components
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the function of a modem in a network?
To amplify signals
To modulate and demodulate signals
To store data
To route data packets
Which of the following best describes the difference between Ethernet and fibre optics?
Ethernet uses light signals, fibre optics use electrical signals
Fibre optics use light signals, Ethernet uses electrical signals
Both use light signals
Both use electrical signals
What is an advantage of fibre optic cables over Ethernet cables?
Higher cost
Lower bandwidth
Greater distance coverage
More susceptible to interference
Which of the following is a role of a server in networking?
To provide data storage and management
To convert digital signals to analogue
To amplify network signals
To provide power to network devices
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
To convert digital signals to analogue
To direct data packets between networks
To store data for long-term access
To provide power to network devices
Which network hardware component is responsible for connecting different networks?
Switch
Router
Modem
Hub
What is the main advantage of using fibre optics over Ethernet for long-distance communication?
Lower cost
Higher speed
Easier installation
More flexibility
Which of the following is a benefit of using Ethernet cables?
Come in different colours
Greater distance
Lower Cost
More interference
What is the main function of a server in a network?
To route data packets
To provide services and resources
To convert signals
To amplify signals
What is the main function of Ethernet cables in a network?
To provide wireless connectivity
To transmit data over short distances
To convert signals
To store data
Which of the following is a characteristic of a wireless router?
Requires physical cables
Provides wireless connectivity
Only used in large networks
Converts signals
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Ethernet cables?
Higher cost
Limited mobility
More interference
Lower speed
Which of the following is NOT a function of a server in a network?
Data storage
Forwarding packets
Resource management
Service provision
Which of the following is a benefit of using fibre optics over Ethernet?
Lower cost
Greater distance coverage
Easier installation
More interference
What does a modem connect to in a typical home network?
The router
The server
The switch
The hub
What is the main disadvantage of using fibre optics?
Higher cost
Lower speed
More interference
Shorter distance coverage
What do wireless networks use to transmit data?
Cables such as Ethernet or Fibre-optic
Radio waves
Ultrasound frequencies
Gamma rays
A computer that requests data stored on a server.
Client
Server
Hub
PC
A device that connects your network to the Internet.
Modem
NIC
Switch
Hub
What is the internet primarily composed of?
A collection of domain name servers
A collection of web pages
A collection of interconnected networks
A collection of wireless devices
What is the World Wide Web?
A type of router
The hardware of the internet
A local area network
A service on the internet
