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Networking Basics Quiz for Grade 10

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Explain how multiple computing devices work together in a network.

a)

By connecting through a central server

b)

By sharing resources and communicating via protocols

c)

By using individual isolated systems

d)

By relying solely on wireless connections

2.

Explain the basic principles of how the Internet operates as a 'network of networks'.

a)

The Internet is a single large network

b)

The Internet connects multiple smaller networks

c)

The Internet operates without any protocols

d)

The Internet is a private network for specific users

3.

Explain the concept of packet-switching—how data is broken into packets, sent, and reassembled.

a)

Data is sent as a single large file

b)

Data is divided into smaller packets for efficient transmission

c)

Packets are sent without any reassembly

d)

Packets are sent only through one fixed route

4.

Describe the difference between the Internet (the infrastructure) and the World Wide Web (the service on top of it).

a)

The Internet and the Web are the same

b)

The Internet is the physical network, while the Web is a service using it

c)

The Web is the infrastructure, while the Internet is the service

d)

The Internet is only used for email, while the Web is for websites

5.

Define 'fault tolerance' and describe its benefits for systems like the Internet.

a)

Fault tolerance ensures systems never fail

b)

Fault tolerance allows systems to continue functioning despite failures

c)

Fault tolerance eliminates all vulnerabilities

d)

Fault tolerance is only applicable to hardware systems

6.

Explain the specific features (e.g., decentralized design, redundant pathways) that make the Internet fault-tolerant.

a)

Centralized control and single pathways

b)

Decentralized design and redundant pathways

c)

Limited connectivity and fixed routes

d)

Exclusive reliance on wireless networks

7.

Identify real-world examples of vulnerabilities that can still cause disruptions (e.g., undersea cable cuts, DNS attacks).

a)

Undersea cable cuts

b)

DNS attacks

c)

Power outages

d)

All of the above