WorksheetsUnit 3 - Year 11 - Controlled Exam revision
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is a network?
A group of devices connected together
A single computer
A hardware component
A type of software
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of computer networks?
Sharing software between computers
Storing data on a single device
Allowing communication between users
Sharing hardware components
What type of network connects devices within a person's residence?
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Local Area Network (LAN)
Home Area Network (HAN)
Which network architecture allows each node to act as both a client and a server?
Local Area Network
Wide Area Network
Client-Server
Peer-to-Peer
What is the primary function of a router?
Stores data
Regenerates weak signals
Provides internet access
Connects different networks together
Which device is used to connect a network to the internet?
Switch
Router
Modem
Access Point
What does a local user account allow a user to do?
Access the internet
Manage online accounts
Use resources of a specific device
Access all computers on the network
What is a disadvantage of online user accounts?
Stores data securely
Synchronizes user preferences
Requires internet connectivity
Easy access to files from multiple devices
Which of the following is a common network security threat?
Firewall
Encryption
Malware
Data backup
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To protect against unauthorized access
To store data
To connect devices
To manage user accounts
Which security measure is stronger than WPA?
VPN
WPA2
MAC filtering
WEP
What does a network switch do?
Connects different networks
Regenerates signals
Provides internet access
Connects devices within a network
What is the main function of a modem?
Manages network traffic
Stores user data
Changes data from analogue to digital
Connects devices wirelessly
What is a characteristic of a Client-Server architecture?
Decentralized data management
Centralized data management
Equal access for all nodes
No need for a server
What is the role of an access point in a network?
To connect wired devices only
To bridge wired and wireless networks
To store data
To manage user accounts
Which type of network covers a larger geographical area than a LAN?
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Local Area Network (LAN)
Personal Area Network (PAN)
What is the purpose of MAC address filtering?
To connect devices wirelessly
To allow only specific devices to access the network
To encrypt data
To manage user accounts
What does the term 'Power over Ethernet' (PoE) refer to?
Powering devices through solar energy
Powering devices through batteries
Powering devices through Ethernet cables
Powering devices through a wireless connection
