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Computer Networks Quiz

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a computer network?

a)

A single computer working alone

b)

Two or more computers connected to share data and resources

c)

A type of video game

d)

A printer that works without power

2.

Which of the following is a node?

a)

A desk

b)

A smartphone connected to Wi-Fi

c)

A pencil

d)

A light switch

3.

Which network covers a single building like a school lab?

a)

WAN

b)

MAN

c)

PAN

d)

LAN

4.

The Internet is an example of a:

a)

PAN

b)

LAN

c)

MAN

d)

WAN

5.

What is a major weakness of bus topology?

a)

It’s too fast

b)

If the main cable breaks, the whole network fails

c)

It uses too much electricity

d)

It only works at night

6.

A packet is:

a)

A type of lunchbox

b)

A small piece of data sent over a network

c)

A broken cable

d)

A virus

7.

What is a major advantage of wired (Ethernet) connections?

a)

You can walk around freely

b)

Faster speed and more reliability

c)

No cables to trip over

d)

Works without electricity

8.

A PAN covers a whole country.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

In a star topology, if one computer fails, the whole network stops.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Wireless networks are always faster than wired ones.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

HTTPS is safer than HTTP for online shopping.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Use these words: server,  IP, router, packet, HTTPS.

A (a)   is a powerful computer that provides files and services to other computers.

13.

Use these words: server, IP, router, packet, HTTPS.

Every device on a network has a unique (a)   address.

14.

Use these words: server, IP, router, packet, HTTPS.

Data is broken into small pieces called (a)   for sending over a network.

15.

Use these words: server, IP, router, packet, HTTPS.

A (a)   directs data between your home network and the internet.

16.

Use these words: server, IP, router, packet, HTTPS.

Always look for (a)   in your browser when entering passwords or credit card info.

17.

Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN.

4 lines
18.

Name two advantages and one disadvantage of computer networks.

4 lines
19.

What type of data can be shared through computer networks?

a)

Only videos.

b)

Only text files.

c)

Only images.

d)

Documents and information.

20.
Name this network topology
a)
Bus
b)
Star
c)
Mesh
d)
Ring
21.

LAN stands for

a)

Large Assessable Network

b)

Local Area Network

c)

Legal Assistant Notes

d)

Large Area Network

22.

What device connects a computer to the Internet?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Modem

d)

Monitor

23.

What is NOT a basic component of a computer network?

a)

Router

b)

Modem

c)

Microwave

d)

Server