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Exploring Computer Networks

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an IP address and why is it important?

a)

An IP address is a physical address for a device in a home.

b)

An IP address is a type of internet protocol used for email.

c)

An IP address is a software application that manages network traffic.

d)

An IP address is a unique identifier for a device on a network, essential for communication between devices.

2.

A network which covers a small area no bigger than a building

a)

WAN

b)

LAN.

c)

WLAN

d)

Internet

3.

A small wireless network

a)

WAN

b)

LAN.

c)

WLAN

d)

Internet

4.

A network which covers an area larger than a single building

a)

WAN

b)

LAN.

c)

WLAN

5.

Network hardware which enables networks to connect to the internet

a)

routers

b)

servers

c)

switches

d)

Hubs

e)

modems

6.

Network hardware which stores large amounts of data which can be accessed via the internet and www

a)

routers

b)

servers

c)

switches

d)

Hubs

e)

modems

7.

Network hardware which connects multiple devices together and transmits all the data to all the connected devices

a)

routers

b)

servers

c)

switches

d)

Hubs

e)

modems

8.

Network hardware which connects multiple devices together and transmits data to specific connected devices using its MAC address

a)

routers

b)

servers

c)

switches

d)

Hubs

e)

modems

9.

Network hardware which converts analogue signals to digital signals for the router to process

a)

routers

b)

servers

c)

switches

d)

Hubs

e)

modems

10.

What does HTML stand for?

a)

HyperText Markup List

b)

HighText Markup Language

c)

HyperText Multi Language

d)

HyperText Markup Language

11.

What is the purpose of HTTPS?

a)

To allow anonymous browsing without tracking.

b)

To provide secure communication over a computer network.

c)

To provide faster internet speeds.

d)

To enable file sharing between users.

12.

What role do routers play in transporting data across the internet?

a)

Routers encrypt data to enhance security.

b)

Routers are used to power devices in a network.

c)

Routers direct data packets between networks and manage traffic.

d)

Routers store data permanently for future use.

13.

How do hubs differ from switches?

a)

Hubs operate at the network layer; switches operate at the data link layer.

b)

Hubs can filter data packets; switches cannot filter data packets.

c)

Hubs connect devices in a star topology; switches use a bus topology.

d)

Hubs broadcast data to all devices; switches direct data to specific devices.

14.

What does NIC stand for and what is its function?

a)

Network Interface Card

b)

Network Information Controller

c)

Network Integration Component

d)

Network Interference Circuit

15.

Wireless technology which can cover up to 100 metres

a)

Wi-Fi

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Ethernet

16.

Hardwired network connection

a)

Wi-Fi

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Ethernet

17.

What does IP stand for?

a)

Internet Program

b)

Internet Protocol

c)

Information Program

d)

Information Protocol

18.

What unique address is stored on a Network Interface Card (NIC)

a)

IP address

b)

Personal address

c)

MAC address

d)

Max's address

19.

What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?

a)

To protect the network by filtering traffic in and out of a network.

b)

To store data securely in the cloud and in the users browser

c)

To provide internet access to all devices

d)

To increase the speed of the network

20.

In computer science, what is a protocol?

a)

a programming language

b)

A set of rules to govern how data is handled

c)

network hardware

d)

a method of storing data