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WorksheetsCT Week 4 Computer Networking
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary purpose of a computer network?
To allow multiple users to share resources
To increase electricity consumption
To make computers more expensive
To eliminate the need for software
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of networking?
File and resource sharing
Increased security threats
Centralized management
Improved communication
Which type of network covers a small geographical area, such as a home or office?
WAN
MAN
LAN
SAN
What type of network topology connects all devices to a central hub or switch?
Bus
Ring
Star
Mesh
Which network topology provides the highest redundancy and reliability?
Star
Bus
Ring
Mesh
What is a VLAN primarily used for?
Extending network coverage
Creating separate logical networks within a physical network
Increasing internet speed
Preventing all network traffic
Which statement about VLANs is TRUE?
VLANs require a dedicated physical network for each group
VLANs reduce broadcast traffic by segmenting networks
VLANs can only be used with wired networks
VLANs do not improve security
Which type of network allows secure remote access over the internet?
VLAN
VPN
LAN
MAN
What is the main purpose of a VPN?
To speed up local network connections
To securely connect remote users to a private network
To replace firewalls
To eliminate the need for IP addresses
What is the main difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 is newer and more efficient than IPv6
IPv6 provides a much larger address space than IPv4
IPv6 uses 32-bit addresses, while IPv4 uses 128-bit addresses
IPv4 is only used for mobile networks
Which of the following best describes a MAC address?
A unique identifier assigned to a network interface card (NIC)
A globally assigned IP address
A network protocol used for routing
A public domain address
Which protocol is responsible for assigning IP addresses dynamically?
DNS
DHCP
HTTP
ICMP
What is the primary function of the DNS protocol?
To encrypt network traffic
To resolve domain names to IP addresses
To establish VPN connections
To dynamically assign MAC addresses
Which protocol is used for securely transferring files over a network?
FTP
HTTP
SSH
SFTP
What is the primary function of the ARP protocol?
Assigns IP addresses to devices
Translates IP addresses to MAC addresses
Encrypts network traffic
Establishes VPN connections
Which protocol is commonly used for sending emails?
SMTP
HTML
HTTP
FTP
