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WorksheetsNetworking Quiz - Year 10 Term 1
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
What does LAN stand for?
Local Access Node
Large Area Network
Local Area Network
Linked Automated Network
Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a wired network?
Network Adapter
Network Medium
Router
Antivirus Software
What is the purpose of a network adapter?
To connect a computer to the internet
To convert data into electronic signals
To manage network security
To store network packets
What type of connector is commonly used in wired networks?
USB
HDMI
RJ45
VGA
What is the role of a switch in a wired network?
To provide internet access
To connect multiple devices and direct data to the correct recipient
To generate wireless signals
To store network data
Which of these is an advantage of wired networks?
Faster speeds
Greater mobility
Easy installation
No need for cables
What is a disadvantage of a wired network?
Faster speeds
Greater mobility
Easy installation
No need for cables
What is the main difference between wired and wireless networks?
Wireless networks do not need power
Wireless networks use radio waves instead of cables
Wired networks are always faster
Wired networks are only used in homes
Which of these is a common wireless networking technology?
HDMI
Bluetooth
RJ45
DSL
What does Wi-Fi use to transmit data?
Infrared light
Radio waves
Electric pulses
Fiber optics
What is a disadvantage of Wi-Fi networks?
Requires cables
Not widely available
Susceptible to interference
Extremely expensive
What is a hybrid network?
A mix of wired and wireless technologies
A super-fast Wi-Fi system
A network using Bluetooth only
A network with no security
What is another name for a mobile network?
Wired network
Cellular network
Satellite network
Local Area Network
What do mobile networks use to cover large areas?
Wi-Fi routers
Bluetooth signals
Cell towers
Ethernet cables
What is a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network?
A network where computers communicate without a central server
A network that only works with Bluetooth
A network controlled by a single device
A network only used in businesses
What is a disadvantage of a Peer-to-Peer network?
Slower for large networks
Requires expensive hardware
Needs a central server
Cannot share files
What type of network is commonly used for file sharing between friends?
Client-Server
Peer-to-Peer
Local Area Network
Mobile Network
What does VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Public Network
Verified Private Network
Verified Public Network
What is an example of a network security measure?
Firewalls
Faster routers
Bluetooth pairing
Changing IP addresses
What does an IP address do?
Identifies devices on a network
Increases network speed
Encrypts data
Improves Wi-Fi range
What does bandwidth measure?
Security level
Network speed
Cable length
Number of connected devices
Which of these networks covers the largest area?
LAN
PAN
WAN
VPN
What does a network allow?
Transfer of data between devices
Making phone calls only
Playing offline games
Watching pre-downloaded movies
Which of the following is NOT an example of data transferred over a network?
Messages
Emails
Downloaded TV shows
SMS stored on a SIM card
A bit is a ______.
8 bytes
A single piece of digital data
A type of network cable
A web browser
How many bits are in a byte?
2
4
8
16
How long would it take to download a 32Mb file on a 1Mbps network?
8 seconds
16 seconds
32 seconds
64 seconds
Which of these is a secure version of HTTP?
FTP
TCP/IP
HTTPS
SMTP
Which protocol is used to send emails?
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
DHCP
Your public IP address is assigned by your ______.
Computer manufacturer
Internet Service Provider
Bluetooth settings
Home router
What is the purpose of network protocols?
They allow computers to communicate effectively
They prevent internet connections
They are only used for email security
They block Wi-Fi signals
Which of these is NOT a network protocol?
HTTP
DHCP
HDMI
FTP
Ethernet is primarily used for which type of network?
Wireless
Mobile networks
Local Area Networks (LANs)
Satellite networks
True or False: A 1 Megabit per second (1 Mbps) connection is faster than a 1 Megabyte per second (1 MBps) connection.
True
False
True or False: Upload speeds are generally faster than download speeds.
True
False
What happens when too many people use the same network at once?
The network speeds up
The network slows down
The network remains the same
The network shuts down permanently
What does WAN stand for?
Wireless Access Network
Wide Area Network
Web Application Node
Wired Automation Network
Which of these is an example of a WAN?
A school network
The internet
A home Wi-Fi network
A single computer
Which infrastructure is NOT used to transfer data on the internet?
Telephone lines
Undersea cables
Solar panels
Communication satellites
What is a cellular network?
A network that only works in homes
A network that transfers data between mobile devices
A network that only uses cables
A cellular network is divided into different ______.
Hubs
Clouds
Nodes
Regions
Cells
Which of these best describes a client-server network?
Every computer is equal
One computer provides services while others use them
All computers store the same data
There is no central control
Which is generally faster: LAN or WAN?
LAN
WAN
True or False: The internet is a type of WAN.
True
False
What is the main function of undersea cables?
To transmit signals between continents
To generate electricity
To provide Wi-Fi
To block cyber threats
Which of the following is an example of data stored remotely?
Files saved on a USB
Documents in Google Drive
Notes written in a notebook
Apps stored on your phone
Which protocol is used to send files over a network?
TCP
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
Which of the following is true about MAC addresses?
They can be changed by the user
They are unique to each device
They are used to store data
They are the same for all devices
