WorksheetsYear 10 J277 Networks up to Topologies
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 27mins
Small geographic area. All the hardware is owned by the organisation using it. Wired with UTP cable, fibre optic cable or wireless using routers and Wi-Fi access points
(a)
A model where a central computer responds to requests from other computers
(a)
A model where all devices are equal
(a)
A piece of hardware which allows a device to connect to a network
(a)
A piece of hardware which connects devices in a LAN
(a)
A piece of hardware which routes data to the correct device on a network
(a)
Bandwidth is about the speed the data is transmitted.
False
True
The number of users on a network can affect the network performance
True
False
Fibre optic cables are often used for WANs because ....
they provide very high bandwidth
they need less technical skill to set up than Wi-Fi
they can transmit images, video and music
On a wireless network ..... can introduce errors
radio interference
electric motors
satellite interference
...... describes how much time it takes for a data packet to travel across the network.
Larceny
Latency
Literacy
Lag
Networks with long delays are called .....
high latency networks
slow latency netwokrs
low latency netwokrs
fast latency networks
Bandwidth
means the data carrying capacity of a network.
is also called the bit rate.
is a measure of how fast data travels.
is measured in bytes per second.
is affected by the media used.
What term (a) is used to describe the type of channel carrying the network signal between nodes?
The physical layout of a computer network is called its
topology
geographical location
hierarchy
protocol
architecture
Identify this toplogy
WAN
LAN
Star
Mesh
Ring
A unique identifier found on all devices on a network
(a)
Name the system which matches URLs to IP addresses on the web
(a)
A MAC address is usually written in what
Binary
Denary
Machine code
Hexadecimal
Where is a MAC address stored
In the CPU
On the NIC
In the router table list
On an SD card in the modem
In the DNS server
What is a network interface card (NIC)?
A network interface card (NIC) is a software component that allows a computer to connect to a network.
A network interface card (NIC) is a type of monitor used to display network activity.
A network interface card (NIC) is a storage device used to store network data.
A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a network.
What is the difference between a hub and a switch?
A hub broadcasts data to all devices, while a switch forwards data only to the intended recipient.
A hub is used for wired connections, while a switch is used for wireless connections.
A hub and a switch are the same thing.
A hub forwards data only to the intended recipient, while a switch broadcasts data to all devices.
What is the purpose of a router in a network?
The purpose of a router in a network is to encrypt data packets between computer networks.
The purpose of a router in a network is to amplify data packets between computer networks.
The purpose of a router in a network is to store data packets between computer networks.
The purpose of a router in a network is to forward data packets between computer networks.
Which of the following is a benefit of using a star network topology?
Easy to add or remove devices
Reduced cabling costs
Improved data encryption
Increased data redundancy
Which network topology uses a server?
Star
Mesh
Ring
None
What is a disadvantage of a Mesh network
Redundant connections
Slower than Star
No single point of failure
Expansion doesn't disrupt the network
Which network topology needs a switch or hub?
Mesh
Partial Mesh
Star
Bus
Which network topology cannot use WiFi technology?
Mesh
Star
Partial Mesh
Every topology can use WiFi
Which network topology would you typically find in most homes?
Star
Bus
Mesh
WiFi
I don't have a server in my network. What type of network is this?
Mesh
Star
Client-Server
Peer-2-Peer (P2P)
What is a network?
A group of 1 or more devices which communicate
A group of 2 or more devices which communicate
When 2 or more computers are in the same building.
A group of 3 or more devices which communicate
Draw a Star network with 3 computers and a printer.
