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WorksheetsChapter 4 Network types and Devices
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
James has a smartphone which he wants to join to one of the computers at home. Identify two ways in which James can connect his phone to his laptop. Which of the following are ways James can connect his smartphone to his laptop?
Wi‑Fi hotspot/tethering
HDMI cable
Infrared port
State one advantage and one disadvantage of one of the methods identified in part a. For a USB cable connection between the smartphone and laptop, select one statement that is an advantage and one statement that is a disadvantage.
Provides fast, reliable data transfer and can charge the phone
Requires no physical cable and offers mobility
Restricts movement because the devices must stay physically connected
More susceptible to interference from walls than wireless
Usually slower than Bluetooth for large file transfers
James would like to create a home network. He is not sure whether to create a wireless or wired/cabled network. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using wireless network over a wired network. Which statements correctly describe benefits and drawbacks of using a wireless network over a wired network?
Easier to add and move devices without installing cabling
Typically offers lower maximum speeds and can suffer interference
Provides greater physical security because devices must plug into ports
Allows device mobility throughout the home
Guaranteed consistent latency and no signal dropouts compared to wired
Can you complete the crossword puzzle? Across: A device that forwards data packets between computer networks, often used to connect different networks.
Bridge
Hub
Switch
Router
Can you complete the crossword puzzle? Down: A device that amplifies signals in a network to extend the distance over which data can travel.
Access Point
Repeater
Router
Modem
Used to connect computer devices together with identical protocols
Hub
Switch
Router
Bridge
Used to connect computer devices together and also reads the hardware addresses of incoming data packets so it can deliver them to the correct destination.
Hub
Switch
Router
Bridge
Provides a communication link between computer networks and distributes data packets between them.
Hub
Switch
Router
Bridge
Stores and forwards frames (data packets) between the different segments of a network it joins.
Hub
Switch
Router
Bridge
Used to connect a network to the internet.
Modem
Gateway
Repeater
Access point
Creates a wireless local area network (WLAN), usually in an office or a large building.
Modem
Gateway
Repeater
Access point
MODEM is
Modulation Demodulation
Modulator Demodulator
Model Demodulator
What is a server in a computer network?
Someone who manages the network
The name for a large number of computer cables
A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage
Which device is often used to provide Wi-Fi access in a network?
Hub
Access Point
Router
Repeater
What does encryption primarily protect?
Availability
Integrity
Confidentiality
Authentication
Which of the following is a one-time-use authentication code?
PIN
OTP
Password
Token
Which of the following is a strong password example?
123456
password123
Qw!9@Lm#5
abcdef
What is the purpose of a digital signature?
Data compression
Authentication & integrity
Key generation
Data deletion
Which authentication method uses physical characteristics?
Biometrics
Password
PIN
Security questions
Which key is used to encrypt data in asymmetric encryption?
Private key
Public key
Hash key
Session key
What does SSL/TLS primarily provide?
Data compression
Data encryption
Data deletion
Data duplication
What is the primary goal of Zero Login (password less authentication)?
To make passwords longer
To eliminate the need for passwords entirely
To store passwords more securely
To reduce login attempts
Which of the following is commonly used in password less authentication?
Security questions
One-time passwords (OTP)
Biometrics
Captcha
What is a major advantage of Zero Login systems?
Users never need to verify identity
Reduced risk of password theft
Faster internet speed
Unlimited login attempts
