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Understanding Computer Networks

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a computer network? a) A single computer b) A group of computers connected together c) Only the internet d) A method of information exchange

a)

A single user interface

b)

A type of hardware

c)

A collection of software programs

d)

b) A group of computers connected together

2.

What does LAN stand for? a) Local Area Network b) Long Area Network c) Local Automated Network d) Long Automated Network

a)

Long Area Network

b)

Local Area Connection

c)

a) Local Area Network

d)

Local Area Node

3.

Where are local area networks used? a) For long-distance communication b) In a local area (like a classroom or office) c) On a global scale d) Only for mobile phones

a)

b) In a local area (like a classroom or office)

b)

d) Only for mobile phones

c)

a) For long-distance communication

d)

c) On a global scale

4.

What are the main functions of a computer network? a) Only storing information b) Information exchange, resource sharing c) Only turning off computers d) Encrypting data

a)

b) Information exchange, resource sharing

b)

c) Only turning off computers

c)

a) Only storing information

d)

d) Encrypting data

5.

What is the main protocol of the internet? a) IP b) HTTP c) FTP d) IMAP

a)

a) IP

b)

SMTP

c)

SSH

d)

POP3

6.

What does the TCP/IP protocol do? a) Turns off the network b) Manages data transmission c) Advertises on the internet d) Protects computers from viruses

a)

g) Monitors network traffic

b)

e) Connects to Wi-Fi

c)

b) Manages data transmission

d)

f) Encrypts data for security

7.

What type of network is Wi-Fi? a) Wired network b) Wireless network c) Local network d) Global network

a)

Cellular network

b)

Satellite network

c)

Bluetooth network

d)

b) Wireless network

8.

What is the purpose of a router? a) To connect computers b) To print documents c) To store data d) To play games

a)

To connect to the internet

b)

a) To connect computers

c)

To manage network security

d)

To provide wireless access

9.

What does a modem do? a) Connects to the internet b) Stores files c) Prints documents d) Scans images

a)

g) Monitors system performance

b)

a) Connects to the internet

c)

e) Manages network traffic

d)

f) Encrypts data

10.

What is a server? a) A type of computer b) A person who serves food c) A device for playing music d) A type of game console

a)

A type of printer

b)

A software application

c)

A type of smartphone

d)

a) A type of computer