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Understanding Network Design

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of network design?

a)

To increase internet speed

b)

To plan and structure a computer network for efficiency and security

c)

To make networks expensive and complex

d)

To create a temporary network for gaming

2.

Which of the following is a key component of a well-designed network?

a)

Topology

b)

Number of computers

c)

Screen resolution

d)

Type of operating system

3.

In a bus topology, data travels in which direction?

a)

In a circular path

b)

From one device to another in a straight line

c)

In multiple directions simultaneously

d)

Directly from the server to each computer

4.

Which network topology uses a central hub to connect all devices?

a)

Mesh

b)

Ring

c)

Star

d)

Bus

5.

What is a major disadvantage of the ring topology?

a)

It requires more cables

b)

If one device fails, the whole network is affected

c)

It is the most expensive topology

d)

It does not support wireless connections

6.

Which topology provides the most reliability and fault tolerance?

a)

Bus

b)

Ring

c)

Mesh

d)

Star

7.

A Local Area Network (LAN) is typically used in:

a)

A school or office

b)

An entire country

c)

A global corporation

d)

Satellite communication

8.

What type of network covers a large geographical area, such as a country or continent?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

c)

MAN

d)

PAN

9.

What does MAN stand for in networking?

a)

Medium Area Network

b)

Major Area Network

c)

Metropolitan Area Network

d)

Multi-Access Network

10.

Which of the following is an example of a hybrid topology?

a)

A network combining star and bus topologies

b)

A network with only a single cable

c)

A network using only wireless signals

d)

A simple peer-to-peer network

11.

What is an advantage of a hybrid topology?

a)

It is simple to set up

b)

It combines the strengths of multiple topologies

c)

It uses only one connection method

d)

It eliminates the need for a central server

12.

Which of the following is a best practice in network design?

a)

Ignoring security threats

b)

Ensuring scalability for future growth

c)

Using outdated hardware to save costs

d)

Avoiding redundancy to reduce complexity

13.

13. What is the role of redundancy in a network?

a)

To increase complexity

b)

To reduce costs

c)

To improve performance

d)

To ensure reliability

14.

Which of the following helps improve network security?

a)

Disabling firewalls

b)

Using encryption and access controls

c)

Allowing all users unrestricted access

d)

Avoiding software updates

15.

What is one reason businesses choose a hybrid topology?

a)

It is the cheapest option

b)

It offers both flexibility and reliability

c)

It only requires one type of connection

d)

It cannot be expanded