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The Significance of Computer Networks

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main idea of the text?

a)

Computer networks are responsible for most cyber crimes.

b)

Computer networks are harmful to global communication.

c)

Computer networks are essential infrastructures that support global progress.

d)

Computer networks only help businesses grow.

e)

Computer networks should be avoided due to security risks.

2.

According to the text, what is one major benefit of computer networks?

a)

They limit international cooperation.

b)

They make communication more difficult.

c)

They allow people to connect globally and share information easily.

d)

They prevent access to information.

e)

They replace traditional education entirely.

3.

The word "indispensable" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____

a)

A. unnecessary

b)

B. essential

c)

C. temporary

d)

D. replaceable

e)

E. limited

4.

In the sentence "In essence, networks democratize knowledge and drive innovation", the word "democratize" means _____

a)

to restrict

b)

to control

c)

to make accessible to everyone

d)

to make expensive

e)

to protect

5.

The word “proliferation” in paragraph 4 refers to _____

a)

disappearance

b)

rapid spread or increase

c)

reduction

d)

protection

e)

prevention

6.

What is the main purpose of the text?

a)

To describe the history of fire extinguishers

b)

To explain how to make a fire extinguisher

c)

To give information about the types and uses of fire extinguishers

d)

To advertise a new fire extinguisher brand

e)

To tell a story about a fire accident

7.

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires?

a)

Water extinguisher

b)

Foam extinguisher

c)

CO₂ extinguisher

d)

Dry chemical extinguisher only for gas

e)

Steam extinguisher

8.

What does the letter “A” in the PASS technique stand for?

a)

Apply water

b)

Alert someone

c)

Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire

d)

Avoid the flames

e)

Act quickly

9.

Why should you check the fire extinguisher regularly?

a)

To make sure it looks new

b)

To ensure it still works properly and is not expired

c)

To keep it clean and shiny

d)

To decorate the room

e)

To avoid using it

10.

What does the word “portable” in paragraph 1 most likely mean?

a)

Heavy and large

b)

Easy to move or carry

c)

Difficult to use

d)

Fixed in one place

e)

Dangerous

11.

What can we conclude from the text?

a)

Fire extinguishers should only be used by firefighters.

b)

Every building must have at least one fire extinguisher.

c)

Fire extinguishers are only useful in large fires.

d)

Using a fire extinguisher is dangerous and unnecessary.

e)

You can use any extinguisher for any kind of fire.

12.

What is the main purpose of the text?

a)

To describe how to repair computer equipment in the lab

b)

To explain the importance of following rules in the computer lab

c)

To advertise computer laboratory products

d)

To discuss the history of computer technology

e)

To introduce a new lab design

13.

Before entering the computer lab, students should _____?

a)

bring food and drinks for study time

b)

wear casual clothes and play music

c)

clean their hands and remove distracting items

d)

check the internet connection

e)

change the computer settings

14.

What should students do before leaving the computer lab?

a)

Leave their computers on

b)

Log off, clean up, and report any problems

c)

Save all files on the desktop

d)

Turn off the lights and air conditioner

e)

Take home any leftover stationery

15.

Why is it important to keep the computer lab tidy and quiet?

a)

A. To make the lab look nice for visitors

b)

B. To respect others and keep equipment safe

c)

C. To save electricity

d)

D. To finish assignments faster

e)

E. To make teachers happy

16.

The word “discipline” in the text is closest in meaning to _____?

a)

A. freedom

b)

B. order and self-control

c)

C. punishment

d)

D. excitement

e)

E. confusion

17.

The word “tamper” in the sentence “Don’t tamper with settings, install unauthorized software…” means _____

a)

repair carefully

b)

use gently

c)

change or interfere with something without permission

d)

protect from damage

e)

delete permanently

18.

The word “integrity” in “Exiting with care shows maturity and integrity” means _____

a)

A. honesty and strong moral principles

b)

B. cleverness

c)

C. popularity

d)

D. flexibility

e)

E. intelligence

19.

What can we infer about students who follow the SOP in the computer lab?

a)

They show respect and responsibility in their learning environment.

b)

They only care about getting good grades.

c)

They want to finish their work quickly.

d)

They prefer working alone.

e)

They don’t need to follow school rules.

20.

What is the main argument of the text?

a)

Traditional virtual machines are still the best for web hosting.

b)

Modern web servers should be deployed as lightweight containers managed by orchestration systems.

c)

Bare-metal servers are the future of cloud-native computing.

d)

Web servers no longer need to scale dynamically.

e)

The web should return to monolithic server models.

21.

According to the text, what is the key difference between containers and virtual machines (VMs)?

a)

Containers require more boot time than VMs.

b)

Containers run a separate operating system for each instance.

c)

Containers share the host kernel, reducing overhead and improving efficiency.

d)

Containers are larger and more complex than VMs.

e)

Containers cannot run multiple applications at once.

22.

Why are container orchestration systems like Kubernetes considered essential?

a)

They help design websites faster.

b)

They automate deployment, scaling, and recovery of web servers.

c)

They replace all need for network engineers.

d)

They make containers run slower but safer.

e)

They eliminate all software updates.

23.

What happens when a containerized web server instance fails?

a)

The entire system must be rebooted manually.

b)

The orchestration system automatically replaces it.

c)

Users must report it to developers.

d)

The failure is ignored until the next update.

e)

The web application stops completely.

24.

From the text, we can infer that containerization improves business operations because it _____

a)

reduces operational speed

b)

requires fewer servers to run applications

c)

allows faster updates and lower costs

d)

makes systems more complicated

e)

prevents application development

25.

The word “ephemeral” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____

a)

A. permanent

b)

B. short-lived or temporary

c)

C. physical

d)

D. predictable

e)

E. stable

26.

The word “antiquated” in paragraph 1 most nearly means _____

a)

modern

b)

efficient

c)

outdated

d)

flexible

e)

dynamic

27.

The word “agility” in paragraph 2 refers to _____

a)

slowness and caution

b)

the ability to move and adapt quickly

c)

technical stability

d)

lack of control

e)

hardware limitation

28.

The word “redundant” (if used to describe a system like Kubernetes’ backups) would mean _____

a)
essential
b)

useless

c)

duplicate for reliability

d)

. isolated

e)

barrier

29.

The word “resilience” in the first paragraph most closely means _____

a)

weakness in performance

b)

ability to recover quickly from failure

c)

dependency on human control

d)

strict configuration

e)

lack of flexibility

30.

What is the main idea of the text?

a)

Computer networks are only used for playing online games.

b)

Computer networks connect computers to share information and resources.

c)

Routers and switches are not important in networks.

d)

Networking is a slow process.

e)

Only large companies use computer networks.

31.

What are the main tools that make communication between devices possible?

a)

Printers and monitors

b)

Routers, switches, cables, and software

c)

Desks and chairs

d)

Only internet connections

e)

Modems and speakers

32.

What happens to data before it is sent through the network?

a)

It is deleted automatically.

b)

It is stored in routers.

c)

It is broken down into small packets.

d)

It is encrypted into sound waves.

e)

It is changed into images.

33.

Why can people send emails or stream videos so quickly?

a)

Because networks process data in milliseconds.

b)

Because computers are faster than humans.

c)

Because data does not travel through routers.

d)

Because information is never divided into packets.

e)

Because computers use physical mail.

34.

From the text, we can conclude that computer networks _____

a)

make global communication and sharing possible

b)

are no longer important

c)

only work inside offices

d)

are difficult to use

e)

can’t be connected to the internet

35.

The word "connects" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____

a)

A. separates

b)

B. links or joins together

c)

C. blocks

d)

D. hides

e)

E. controls

36.

The word "resources" in paragraph 1 refers to _____

a)

physical buildings

b)

materials or tools that can be used

c)

computer errors

d)

game files

e)

waste products

37.

The word "packets" in paragraph 2 means _____

a)

physical boxes

b)

small pieces of data sent through a network

c)

email attachments

d)

network cables

e)

storage drives

38.

The word "reassembled" in paragraph 2 most nearly means _____

a)

separated again

b)

put back together

c)

deleted permanently

d)

sent away

e)

stored safely

39.

The word “flammable” in paragraph 3 means _____.

a)

easy to burn

b)

easy to wash

c)

full of air

d)

safe from fire

e)

made of water

40.

The word “packets” in paragraph 2 means _____.

a)

physical boxes

b)

small pieces of data sent through a network

c)

network cables

d)

storage drives

e)

email attachments