Free Printable SECOND SUMMATIVE TEST IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 12

1.

Which topology connects all devices to a single central device like a switch or hub?

a)

Ring topology

b)

Star topology

c)

Bus topology

d)

Mesh topology

2.

Which topology is formed by combining two or more different types of topologies?

a)

Star topology

b)

Bus topology

c)

Hybrid topology

d)

Ring topology

3.

What is a group of computers and devices connected to share resources and information called?

a)

Internet

b)

Intranet

c)

Computer Network

d)

Server

4.

A school wants all its computers to share files and printers within one building. What type of network should they use?

a)

WAN

b)

LAN

c)

MAN

d)

VAN

5.

In a Peer-to-Peer Network, which statement is true?

a)

one computer controls all others

b)

all computers share equal responsibilities

c)

it requires a dedicated server

d)

it is only used in large companies

6.

Your computer sends a message to your friend’s computer. Which part of networking ensures both computers “speak the same language”?

a)

Protocol

b)

Network cable

c)

Router

d)

File System

7.

Which layer in the TCP/IP model is responsible for physical transmission through cables or Wi-Fi?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Internet Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Transport Layer

8.

A café uses one wireless access point for customer Wi-Fi. What type of network connection is used?

a)

Wired network

b)

Wireless Network

c)

Local Area Network

d)

Personal Network

9.

When you send a chat message through Messenger, which OSI layer is responsible for ensuring your chat box remains open during the conversation?

a)

Session Layer

b)

Application Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Presentation Layer

10.

During an online class, your teacher’s voice occasionally breaks, but the video call continues smoothly. Which protocol is likely being used because it prioritizes speed over reliability?

a)

TCP

b)

UDP

c)

IP

d)

FTP

11.

Which network device is responsible for connecting multiple computers within a local area network (LAN)?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Modem

d)

Access Point

12.

Which device connects a local network to the Internet?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Wireless Access Point

d)

Repeater

13.

Which device provides wireless connectivity in a network?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Wireless Access Point

d)

Repeater

14.

Which device amplifies or strengthens weak network signals?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Wireless Access Point

d)

Repeater

15.

A technician holds the RJ-45 plug with the clip facing down. What color should appear on pin 1 in T568B?

a)

Orange

b)

White-Orange

c)

Green

d)

Blue

16.

Which tool is used to connect RJ-45 connectors to UTP cables?

a)

Punch-down tool

b)

Crimping tool

c)

Cable splicer

d)

Cutter

17.

A network uses UTP cables. What does “UTP” mean?

a)

Unified Transmission Protocol

b)

Universal Twisted Plug

c)

Unit Transfer Path

d)

Unshielded Twisted Pair

18.

What tool checks the continuity and correct pin configuration of a LAN cable?

a)

Punch-down tool

b)

LAN Tester

c)

Cable splicer

d)

Crimping tool

19.

When using a straight-through cable, pin 1 connects to:

a)

Pin 1

b)

Pin 2

c)

Pin 3

d)

Pin 6

20.

Which cable is most suitable for connecting two switches directly?

a)

Crossover

b)

Straight-through

c)

Rollover

d)

Fiber-optic

21.

In the T568B standard, which color is assigned to pin 6?

a)

Green

b)

White-Green

c)

Orange

d)

Blue

22.

Which connector is commonly used in Ethernet cabling?

a)

RJ-11

b)

RJ-45

c)

F-Type

d)

RJ-40

23.

The color code White-Orange / Orange is found on which cable standard?

a)

T568A

b)

T568B

c)

TIA-942

d)

CAT5

24.

What should you check first when a computer displays “Network cable unplugged”?

a)

IP Address

b)

Router settings

c)

Physical cable

d)

DHCP Lease

25.

When a router assigns IPs automatically, this process is called:

a)

Dynamic addressing

b)

Manual addressing

c)

Static routing

d)

Port forwarding

26.

When you type ipconfig in Command Prompt, it shows:

a)

Cable type

b)

IP configuration

c)

System drivers

d)

Network passwords

27.

A computer uses an IP address to identify itself in a network. What part of the address identifies the computer itself?

a)

Gateway address

b)

Broadcast Address

c)

Host ID

d)

Network ID

28.

In the IP address 192.168.1.0, what does the “192.168.1” represent?

a)

Gateway address

b)

Broadcast Address

c)

Host ID

d)

Network ID

29.

A home network uses the address 192.168.1.0/24. Which IP class does it belong to?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

30.

A company uses a 192.168.1.0 network. What is its default subnet mask?

a)

255.255.0.0

b)

255.255.255.0

c)

255.0.0.0

d)

255.255.255.255

31.

Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address?

a)

192.168.1.10

b)

300.168.1.1

c)

192.500.10.1

d)

192.068.-1.1

32.

Which IP address belongs to Class A?

a)

10.10.10.10

b)

172.20.0.1

c)

192.168.1.5

d)

224.0.01

33.

Which of these addresses is NOT VALID because of incorrect format?

a)

192.168.1.1

b)

192.168.1

c)

10.0.0.5

d)

172.16.10.20

34.

What command is used to check the IP configuration of your computer before connecting to a router?

a)

nslookup

b)

tracert

c)

ipconfig

d)

ping

35.

Which tool or command is used to test if the router is reachable from your computer?

a)

nslookup

b)

tracert

c)

ipconfig

d)

ping

36.

Which command can be used to check the network configuration of a computer?

a)

nslookup

b)

tracert

c)

ipconfig

d)

ping

37.

What device must be connected to the router’s WAN port?

a)

Printer

b)

Switch

c)

Internet Modem

d)

Computer

38.

What does the SSID represent in router configuration?

a)

name of the Wi-Fi network

b)

router’s password

c)

IP address of the computer

d)

type of cable used

39.

What should you type in a web browser to access a router’s configuration page?

a)

computer’s MAC address

b)

router’s IP address

c)

www.router.com

d)

Wi-Fi name

40.

What happens when you press the reset button on a router for 10 seconds?

a)

restarts the WiFi connection

b)

updates the firmware

c)

restores factory default settings

d)

changes the IP address automatically

41.

If you cannot connect to the router wirelessly, what is a simple first step to try?

a)

restarts the router immediately

b)

checks if Wi-Fi is turned on

c)

replaces all cables

d)

change your IP address

42.

What should you do if your router stops responding while configuring it?

a)

restarts the router

b)

delete your IP address

c)

change your Wi-Fi name

d)

disconnect your switch

43.

A school IT staff connects several switches across buildings and assigns IP addresses so each network can communicate. Which device is responsible for directing data between these networks?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Wireless Access Point

d)

Repeater

44.

A technician observes that a network’s wireless signal is weak in some classrooms.

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Wireless Access Point

d)

Repeater

45.

A student notices that even when one computer is downloading a large file, other computers on the same network are not slowed down. What device is likely managing traffic efficiently?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Wireless Access Point

d)

Repeater

46.

A group of students from Grade 12 ICT is assigned to install a Local Area Network (LAN) in the school’s computer laboratory. According to the network design, the main switch will be placed near the teacher’s table, and cables must connect to 20 student computers arranged along the walls. When they visit the site, they notice the following: • Electrical outlets are also placed along the walls. • There are ceiling cable trays for wire management. • The floor is tiled and cannot be drilled.

What should the students do to ensure a safe and efficient cable route based on the design and site conditions?

a)

Run the LAN cables along the floor and cover them with tape to avoid tripping.

b)

Use the ceiling cable trays to route the cables neatly and away from electrical lines.

c)

Lay the cables beside electrical wires since they are both for power

d)

Route the cables under the tables without considering the network plan.

47.

A group of students from Grade 12 ICT is assigned to install a Local Area Network (LAN) in the school’s computer laboratory. According to the network design, the main switch will be placed near the teacher’s table, and cables must connect to 20 student computers arranged along the walls. When they visit the site, they notice the following: • Electrical outlets are also placed along the walls. • There are ceiling cable trays for wire management. • The floor is tiled and cannot be drilled.

During a network installation, a student notices that one workstation is far from the others, and no ceiling tray reaches that area. What should be considered before routing the cable there?

a)

cable length and signal loss

b)

computer’s processor speed

c)

color of the UTP cable

d)

monitor size of the computer

48.

A group of students from Grade 12 ICT is assigned to install a Local Area Network (LAN) in the school’s computer laboratory. According to the network design, the main switch will be placed near the teacher’s table, and cables must connect to 20 student computers arranged along the walls. When they visit the site, they notice the following: • Electrical outlets are also placed along the walls. • There are ceiling cable trays for wire management. • The floor is tiled and cannot be drilled.

The network design shows all cables entering through the right wall of the server room, but the site has a built-in shelf blocking that area. What is the best decision?

a)

move the shelf to another area

b)

consider other cable entry points before routing the cable there

c)

monitor size of the computer

d)

computer’s processor speed

49.

You are a Grade 12 ICT student assigned to help install a Local Area Network (LAN) in your school’s library. According to the network design: • The main switch and router will be placed inside a small network cabinet near the librarian’s desk. • Twelve computers will be connected—six along the left wall and six along the right wall. • The network cables will be run through ceiling cable trays to reach each computer. When you inspect the site, you observe that: • Some electrical outlets are close to where the cables will pass. • The ceiling tray on the right side is already filled with other cables. • The floor is newly tiled, and drilling holes is not allowed.

Before starting the installation, what is the first thing you should check to determine the safest cable route?

a)

type of computers used in the library

b)

color of the UTP cables

c)

location of electrical wiring and obstacles

d)

Internet speed of the router

50.

You are a Grade 12 ICT student assigned to help install a Local Area Network (LAN) in your school’s library. According to the network design: • The main switch and router will be placed inside a small network cabinet near the librarian’s desk. • Twelve computers will be connected—six along the left wall and six along the right wall. • The network cables will be run through ceiling cable trays to reach each computer. When you inspect the site, you observe that: • Some electrical outlets are close to where the cables will pass. • The ceiling tray on the right side is already filled with other cables. • The floor is newly tiled, and drilling holes is not allowed.

Since the ceiling tray on the right side is already full, what is the best solution to continue the installation according to the network design?

a)

force the new cables into the same tray to save time

b)

hang the cables from the ceiling using tape

c)

request to install a new cable conduit or tray along the wall

d)

lay the cables on the floor and cover them with tape

51.

You are a Grade 12 ICT student assigned to help install a Local Area Network (LAN) in your school’s library. According to the network design: • The main switch and router will be placed inside a small network cabinet near the librarian’s desk. • Twelve computers will be connected—six along the left wall and six along the right wall. • The network cables will be run through ceiling cable trays to reach each computer. When you inspect the site, you observe that: • Some electrical outlets are close to where the cables will pass. • The ceiling tray on the right side is already filled with other cables. • The floor is newly tiled, and drilling holes is not allowed. While planning the cable layout, your classmate suggests placing LAN cables near the power outlets to make the setup easier.

As an ICT student following standard installation practice, what will you advise?

a)

It’s okay because LAN cables are low voltage

b)

Do it only if the cables are short

c)

Do it to make the connection faster

d)

Avoid it to prevent electrical interference and ensure safety

52.

The Grade 12 ICT students are assigned to repair damaged LAN cables in the computer laboratory. Upon inspection, they find several UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cables cut in the middle due to rearranging of computer tables. Their task is to splice the copper cables properly following EIA/TIA 568B standards. They are provided with: • Crimping tool • Cable stripper • RJ-45 connectors • Heat-shrink tubing • LAN cable tester.

Before joining the cut cables, what is the first thing the students should check?

a)

if the cable color is blue or orange

b)

type of UTP cable and color-coding standard to follow

c)

brand of the crimping tool

d)

number of connected computers

53.

The Grade 12 ICT students are assigned to repair damaged LAN cables in the computer laboratory. Upon inspection, they find several UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cables cut in the middle due to rearranging of computer tables. Their task is to splice the copper cables properly following EIA/TIA 568B standards. They are provided with: • Crimping tool • Cable stripper • RJ-45 connectors • Heat-shrink tubing • LAN cable tester. While preparing the cables, one student stripped off too much insulation and untwisted the pairs completely. What possible problem could this cause?

a)

the cable will transfer data faster

b)

it will improve the flexibility of the cable

c)

signal interference or crosstalk may occur

d)

no problem will occur if the colors match

54.

After connecting the wires using correct color coding, the students covered the joint with heat-shrink tubing. Why is this step important?

a)

helps the cable look neat only

b)

prevents electrical shock

c)

increases the data transfer speed

d)

protects the spliced area and ensures insulation

55.

After finishing the splice, the students tested the cable using a LAN cable tester. The tester shows that pin 3 has no light. What does this result mean?

a)

The cable works properly.

b)

The color coding is incorrect.

c)

The tester is malfunctioning.

d)

There is a break or poor contact in that wire.

56.

One group connected all wires correctly but reversed the order on one end (one side is 568A, the other is 568B). What kind of cable did they accidentally make?

a)

Straight-through cable

b)

Crossover cable

c)

Console cable

d)

Fiber optic cable

57.

The Grade 12 ICT students at Marcelino M. Santos National High School have just completed setting up a Local Area Network (LAN) in their computer laboratory. The network design includes: • One router connected to the Internet • One switch connecting all 10 computers • IP address range: 192.168.10.0/24 After installation, the students must check the network connectivity of each terminal using ping, ipconfig, and the network diagram. Several computers connect successfully, but others cannot access the Internet or the server. 56. Student A used the command ipconfig and saw the following IP address: 169.254.1.23. According to the network design, this computer should have an IP address within 192.168.10.0/24. What does this result indicate?

a)

The computer is automatically assigned an IP because it cannot reach the DHCP server.

b)

The computer has a valid IP from the router.

c)

The network cable is working properly.

d)

The IP address is manually configured correctly.

58.

The Grade 12 ICT students at Marcelino M. Santos National High School have just completed setting up a Local Area Network (LAN) in their computer laboratory. The network design includes: • One router connected to the Internet • One switch connecting all 10 computers • IP address range: 192.168.10.0/24 After installation, the students must check the network connectivity of each terminal using ping, ipconfig, and the network diagram. Several computers connect successfully, but others cannot access the Internet or the server.

Student B tries to ping the default gateway (192.168.10.1) but gets a “Request timed out” message. What should be the first step in troubleshooting this issue?

a)

Replace the router immediately.

b)

Change the IP address to a public IP.

c)

Restart the computer.

d)

Check the network cable connection between the computer and the switch.

59.

The Grade 12 ICT students at Marcelino M. Santos National High School have just completed setting up a Local Area Network (LAN) in their computer laboratory. The network design includes: • One router connected to the Internet • One switch connecting all 10 computers • IP address range: 192.168.10.0/24.

After installation, the students must check the network connectivity of each terminal using ping, ipconfig, and the network diagram. Several computers connect successfully, but others cannot access the Internet or the server.

Student C successfully pings another computer in the lab, but cannot access websites on the Internet. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

a)

The switch is not functioning.

b)

The LAN cable is broken.

c)

The router may not be connected to the Internet.

d)

The computer’s IP address is duplicated

60.

Student D checked her computer and noticed it has the correct IP address (192.168.10.15) and subnet mask (255.255.255.0), but still cannot ping the server (192.168.10.5). What should she check next based on the network design?

a)

Verify if the server is turned on and connected to the same network.

b)

Reinstall the operating system.

c)

Replace the computer’s RAM.

d)

Change the router password.

61.

The Grade 12 ICT students at Marcelino M. Santos National High School have just completed setting up a Local Area Network (LAN) in their computer laboratory. The network design includes: • One router connected to the Internet • One switch connecting all 10 computers • IP address range: 192.168.10.0/24 .

After installation, the students must check the network connectivity of each terminal using ping, ipconfig, and the network diagram. Several computers connect successfully, but others cannot access the Internet or the server.

After testing all 10 computers, the team finds that only the computers on one side of the lab cannot connect to the network.

a)

Incorrect browser settings.

b)

Computers need to be restarted.

c)

Wrong Wi-Fi password.

d)

Faulty switch port or disconnected patch cable for that group of terminals.

SECOND SUMMATIVE TEST IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 12

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 33mins

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