WorksheetsComputer Networks Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is a computer network?
A single computer
A type of software
A collection of interconnected computers
A hardware device
What does resource sharing in a computer network mean?
Sharing resources only with specific users
Limiting access to resources
Making resources available to anyone on the network
None of the above
What is the purpose of reliability in a computer network?
To keep a copy of a file on multiple machines
To increase the speed of the network
To reduce the number of users
To limit access to files
Which of the following is NOT an application of computer networks?
Sharing of data
Access to remote database
Increased hardware costs
Communication facilities
What does the term 'nodes' refer to in a network?
The software used in the network
The cables connecting the computers
The computers attached to a network
The users of the network
What is a server in a computer network?
A software application
A user accessing the network
A type of network cable
A computer that facilitates sharing of resources
What does MAC stand for in MAC address?
Media Address Control
Main Access Control
Media Access Control
Multiple Access Control
What is an IP address?
A software application
A hardware device
A type of network cable
A unique number identifying each computer on the internet
What does LAN stand for?
Large Area Network
Limited Area Network
Local Area Network
Long Area Network
What is a characteristic of a MAN?
Covers a group of nearby corporate offices
Limited to a small area
Only used for private networks
Spans across countries
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
Wireless Area Network
Web Area Network
Wired Area Network
What is a PAN?
Professional Area Network
Public Area Network
Private Area Network
Personal Area Network
What is the function of a modem?
To send and receive information over telephone lines
To connect multiple computers
To store data
To amplify signals
What is a hub in networking?
An electronic device that connects several computers
A type of software
A network protocol
A type of cable
What is the difference between a passive hub and an active hub?
Neither amplifies signals
Active hub does not amplify signals, passive hub does
Passive hub does not amplify signals, active hub does
Both amplify signals
What is the main function of a switch?
To interconnect computers and filter data packets
To amplify signals
To connect to the internet
To store data
What does a repeater do?
Amplifies and regenerates a signal
Connects multiple networks
Stores data
Filters data packets
What is the role of a router?
To connect computers in a LAN
To store data
To forward data packets between networks
To amplify signals
What is a gateway?
A software application
A device that connects dissimilar networks
A type of server
A type of network cable
What does topology refer to in networking?
The type of devices used
The way a network is formed
The speed of the network
The number of users
What is bus topology?
A wireless network topology
A topology with multiple hubs
A type of server configuration
A topology where all nodes are connected to a single cable
What is an advantage of bus topology?
Easy to install and cost-effective
Difficult to troubleshoot
Requires more cable length
Not suitable for small networks
What is a disadvantage of bus topology?
Entire network fails if the cable fails
Easy to expand
Requires less cable length
All nodes can transmit data simultaneously
What is star topology?
A topology with no central device
A topology based on a central hub
A type of server configuration
A wireless network topology
What is an advantage of star topology?
Easy to troubleshoot
Requires less cable length
All nodes can transmit data simultaneously
Difficult to expand
What is a disadvantage of star topology?
All nodes can transmit data simultaneously
Costly due to hub and cable requirements
Easy to expand
Requires less cable length
What is tree topology?
A combination of bus and star topologies
A type of wireless network
A type of server configuration
A single node network
What is an advantage of tree topology?
Easily managed and maintained
Difficult to expand
Requires more cable length
All nodes can transmit data simultaneously
What is a disadvantage of tree topology?
All nodes can transmit data simultaneously
Requires less cable length
Easy to manage
Heavily cabled and costly
What is mesh topology?
A group of nodes connected to each other
A wireless network topology
A single node network
A type of server configuration
What is an advantage of mesh topology?
Requires less cabling
Easy to install
Data can be transmitted from one node to many at the same time
All nodes can transmit data simultaneously
What is a disadvantage of mesh topology?
Requires less cabling
All nodes can transmit data simultaneously
Easy to manage
Installation and configuration is difficult
What is the Internet?
A hardware device
A type of software
A single computer
A massive network of networks
What is a URL?
A software application
A hardware device
A type of network protocol
The address of a unique resource on the Web
What does WWW stand for?
Web Wide World
Wide World Web
World Wide Web
Web World Wide
What is Web 2.0?
A new generation of websites for sharing information
A type of network protocol
A software application
A hardware device
What is a characteristic of Web 2.0?
Is only for businesses
Requires less user input
Limits user interaction
Encourages sharing of information and views
What is Web 3.0?
The third generation of the web with AI interaction
A type of network protocol
A hardware device
A software application
What is e-mail?
A hardware device
A type of network protocol
A software application
Transmission of messages over networks
What is chat?
Real-time transmission of text messages
A type of network protocol
A hardware device
A software application
What does VoIP stand for?
Voice over Internal Protocol
Voice over Internet Protocol
Video over Internet Protocol
Video over Internal Protocol
What is an advantage of VoIP?
Is only for businesses
Saves money on calls
Limits communication to voice only
Requires a landline
What is a disadvantage of VoIP?
Requires a reliable Internet connection
Requires a landline
Is only for businesses
Limits communication to voice only
What is a website?
A single web page
A group of web pages
A hardware device
A type of network protocol
What is the difference between a website and a webpage?
A webpage is a collection of websites
A website is a type of software
A website is a collection of web pages, a webpage is a single document
Both are the same
What is the difference between static and dynamic webpages?
Static pages display the same content, dynamic pages change content
Static pages are more complex
Dynamic pages display the same content, static pages change content
Both are the same
What is a web server?
A software application
A hardware device
A type of network protocol
A computer that stores and delivers web pages
What is web hosting?
An online service to publish websites
A type of network protocol
A software application
A hardware device
What is a plug-in?
A software component that adds features to a program
A type of network protocol
A type of server
A hardware device
What are cookies?
A type of network protocol
Small files stored on a user's computer with information
A hardware device
A software application
