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Networking Concepts Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following best defines a network?

a)

A collection of individual computers.

b)

A single computer connected to the internet.

c)

A group of computers and devices connected to share resources and communicate electronically.

d)

A program that allows users to access the World Wide Web.

2.

What is the primary function of a web server?

a)

To act as a central hub for a wireless network.

b)

To deliver requested web pages to a user's computer.

c)

To create electronic documents for the internet.

d)

To manage and route all internet traffic.

3.

Which of the following is an example of a network use related to transportation?

a)

E-commerce.

b)

Global Positioning System (GPS).

c)

Videoconferencing.

d)

Telemedicine.

4.

Telecommuting is a networking application that allows employees to:

a)

Conduct real-time face-to-face meetings.

b)

Work on documents together in real-time.

c)

Work away from a company's standard workplace.

d)

Receive medical information and services.

5.

Which of the following network applications would be used by a doctor to perform a remote surgery?

a)

Global Positioning System (GPS).

b)

Telecommuting.

c)

Videoconferencing.

d)

Telemedicine.

6.

What is the main purpose of Multimedia Networking?

a)

To allow remote workers to connect to their office.

b)

To provide real-time, face-to-face meetings.

c)

To share digital multimedia content like movies and music to computers.

d)

To send and receive electronic mail messages.

7.

A system that uses RFID tags to monitor the location and status of objects, such as shipping boxes or expensive equipment, is a type of:

a)

Videoconferencing system.

b)

Collaborative computing system.

c)

Multimedia networking system.

d)

Application monitoring system.

8.

What distinguishes the World Wide Web (Web) from the Internet?

a)

The Web is a global system of interconnected computer networks, while the Internet is a collection of electronic documents.

b)

The Internet is a global system of networks, while the Web is a collection of electronic documents accessed via the Internet.

c)

The Web is an older technology than the Internet.

d)

The Internet is only used for e-mail, while the Web is used for browsing.

9.

In what way is collaborative computing different from videoconferencing?

a)

Collaborative computing is used for face-to-face meetings, while videoconferencing is used for working on documents.

b)

Collaborative computing focuses on enabling individuals to work together on documents, while videoconferencing focuses on real-time audio and video communication.

c)

Collaborative computing uses a network, while videoconferencing does not.

d)

Collaborative computing is only for telecommuting, while videoconferencing can be used anywhere.

10.

Which of the following is an example of an internet application?

a)

An analog telephone service.

b)

A global system of interconnected computer networks.

c)

A software program that runs on web servers and is accessed via a web browser.

d)

A television broadcast sent via radio waves.