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Wired And Wireless Networks

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a major advantage of a wired network compared to a wireless network?

a)

It is easier to install in large buildings

b)

It is generally more secure from hacking

c)

It allows users to move freely while connected

d)

It does not require cables

2.

Which of these is a disadvantage of using a wireless network?

a)

Limited mobility for users

b)

Requires physical cables for connection

c)

More vulnerable to interference and hacking

d)

Always has faster speeds than wired networks

3.

Which of the following is the most common use case for a wired network?

a)

A large office building needing a stable and high-speed connection

b)

A coffee shop offering free internet to customers

c)

A smartphone connecting to the internet at home

d)

A person using mobile data while traveling

4.

Why might a school choose to use a combination of wired and wireless networks?

a)

To allow student laptops to connect wirelessly while keeping school servers on a stable wired connection

b)

Because wired networks do not work in classrooms

c)

Because wireless networks cannot support video streaming

d)

To avoid the need for security measures

5.

Which of the following devices typically connects to a wireless network?

a)

Desktop computers in an office

b)

Smartphones and tablets

c)

Printers in a data center

d)

Ethernet switches in a server room

6.

Which network type would be best for a smart home system where multiple devices need to connect without physical cables?

a)

Wired network

b)

Wireless network

c)

Fiber-optic network

d)

LAN cable network

7.

What is a major security risk of using public Wi-Fi networks?

a)

They are always slower than wired networks

b)

Hackers can intercept data being transmitted over the network

c)

They only allow one device to connect at a time

d)

They do not allow users to browse the internet

8.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of wireless networks?

a)

Easier to set up in homes and public places

b)

Allows devices to connect without cables

c)

More secure than wired networks

d)

Allows users to move freely while connected

9.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

More Secure

More Stable

Faster Speeds

Lower Latency (lag)

Consistent Connection

Limited Mobility

Higher Installation Costs

Complex Setup

Physical Damage Risk

Requires Cables

Greater Mobility
Easy Installation
No Physical Cables
Flexibility in Placement
Support for Multiple Devices

Interference Issues

Limited Range

Less Secure

Higher Latency (lag)

Connection Drops

Wired Positives
Wired Negatives
Wireless Positive
Wireless Negative
10.

Sort the situations and events into which network would be best.

Categorize the following

Streaming & Entertainment on mobile devices

Smart Homes

Remote Work

Mobile Devices

Outdoor Worksites

Warehouses & Factories

Events & Conferences

Schools & Universities

Data Centers

Financial Institutions

Video Editing & Production Studios

University Research Labs

School Computer Labs

Gaming Consoles & PCs

Wireless Networks
Wired Networks
11.

Which of the following devices commonly uses infrared (IR) technology for communication?

a)

Wireless keyboards

b)

Remote controls for TVs

c)

Bluetooth headphones

d)

Wi-Fi routers

12.

Which of these technologies is best suited for short-range wireless communication between a smartphone and a smartwatch?

a)

Infrared

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

Ethernet

13.

What is a key limitation of infrared (IR) communication?

a)

It can pass through walls and obstacles

b)

It works only in direct line of sight

c)

It has a longer range than Wi-Fi

d)

It is commonly used for internet connections

14.

Which of the following devices is most likely to use Bluetooth technology?

a)

A television remote

b)

A security camera connected to a network

c)

Wireless earbuds

d)

A wired printer

15.

What is an advantage of Bluetooth over infrared communication?

a)

Bluetooth requires direct line of sight

b)

Bluetooth has a longer range and can connect through obstacles

c)

Bluetooth uses more power than infrared

d)

Bluetooth can only connect one device at a time

16.

Which of these wireless communication technologies is most commonly used for connecting a smartphone to a home internet network?

a)

Bluetooth

b)

Infrared

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

Ethernet

17.

Which of these is a disadvantage of using Bluetooth compared to Wi-Fi?

a)

Bluetooth consumes more power

b)

Bluetooth has a shorter range and lower data transfer speed

c)

Bluetooth requires physical cables to connect devices

d)

Bluetooth cannot connect multiple devices at the same time

18.

Why is Bluetooth preferred over Wi-Fi for connecting wireless headphones?

a)

Bluetooth consumes less power than Wi-Fi

b)

Bluetooth has a longer range than Wi-Fi

c)

Bluetooth can transfer large files faster than Wi-Fi

d)

Bluetooth requires a constant internet connection