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GRADE 19 NETWORKS AND EFFECTS

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This Type of network is used in 1 building.

a)

WAN

b)

MAN

c)

PAN

d)

LAN

2.

This Type of network is used between a country and another.

a)

WAN

b)

MAN

c)

PAN

d)

LAN

3.

What LAN stands for?

a)

Local Advantage network

b)

Loyal Area Night

c)

Local Ability Norm

d)

Local Area Network

4.

Name an item of hardware that would be used to connect a LAN to a WAN

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Hub

d)

Washing Machine

5.

To o prevent the customers’ bank details from being read by hackers, the bank uses encryption.

Which of the options below is NOT related to data encryption?

a)

Data will be scrambled/encoded

b)

To save Space

c)

Data will become not understandable/readable

d)

Protects sensitive data

6.

This Device Recognize IP Addresses

a)

Hub

b)

Router

c)

Switch

7.

This Device Recognize only MAC Addresses

a)

Hub

b)

Router

c)

Switch

8.

This Device doesn't Recognize any Address (called dumb device)

a)

Hub

b)

Router

c)

Switch

9.

Select 2 options that apply to the Internet

a)

A public network

b)

The content is easily controlled

c)

The network of all networks

d)

Exists Within a single organisation only

10.

Select 2 options that apply to the Intranet

a)

A public network

b)

The content is easily controlled

c)

The network of all networks

d)

Exists Within a single organisation only

11.

Select 2 advantages of Emails over the traditional faxes

a)

Transmission of messages is relatively slow

b)

When received can be edited using a word processor

c)

Can have attached sound file

d)

The message is a hard copy

12.

Select 2 advantages of the traditional faxes over the emails

a)

Transmission of messages is relatively slow

b)

When received can be edited using a word processor

c)

Can have attached sound file

d)

The message is a hard copy

13.

WLAN stands for Wide Local Area Network

a)

True

b)

False

14.

WAN requires the use of a Router.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The Internet is the Biggest WAN

a)

True

b)

False

16.

LAN covers larger area than WAN

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Select 2 similarities between physical faxing and electronic faxing

a)

Both involve you being assigned a fax (phone) number

b)

Both can involve use of a hard copy original

c)

Both require purchase of a fax machine

18.

What ISP stands for?

a)

Internet Service Provider

b)

International Server Program

c)

Internet Server Plan

d)

Internal Service Program

19.

What VOIP stands for?

a)

Volume On Internet Plan

b)

Voice Over Internet Protocol

c)

Voice Online International Plan

20.

Select The Picture that shows an example of a WAN network

a)
b)
21.

What networks provide compared to computers running offline (not connected to a network)?

a)

Less power consumption

b)

Greater processor speed

c)

Internet access and device-to-device communication

d)

Greater protection against viruses.

22.

What is a network?

a)

A gaming platform for computer games.

b)

A group of people discussing common interests on the Internet.

c)

The name of a popular social networking site

d)

Two or more computers connected to each other

23.

What is the role of routers in a computer network?

a)

Routers used to join several networks together.

b)

Routers assign IP addresses to computers connected to the internet

c)

Routers are devices that only work with wired networks, not wireless ones

d)

Routers store data packets within the network

24.

Which of the following network devices is primarily responsible for dividing a network into smaller segments, thus reducing network traffic and optimizing data transmission?

a)

Hubs

b)

Switches

c)

Modems

d)

Bridges

25.

What is the main function of a hub in a network configuration?

a)

Assigns IP addresses to devices.

b)

Reads destination addresses in data packets

c)

Connects multiple networks together

d)

Passively forwards data to all devices connected to it

26.

Which network device is essential for converting digital data from a computer into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines, enabling internet connectivity via a phone line?

a)

Hubs

b)

Routers

c)

Modems

d)

Switches

27.

What is the purpose of bridges in a network?

a)

Filter and forward data packets based on MAC addresses, reducing traffic within a single network segment.

b)

Connect multiple networks together.

c)

Assign unique IP addresses to devices.

d)

Read destination addresses in data packets.

28.

Which wireless technology is commonly used for short-range communication between devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and does not require a direct line of sight between the communicating devices?

a)

Infrared

b)

NFC (Near Field Communication)

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Wi-Fi

29.

What is the primary advantage of Wi-Fi technology in a network setup?

a)

Faster data transmission than wired connections.

b)

Provides secure connections through physical cables.

c)

Suitable for long-range communication.

d)

Enables wireless connectivity

30.

What is the primary function of web browser software?

a)

To design graphics for websites

b)

To allow users to view web pages from the internet

c)

To store web pages on the internet.

d)

To create web pages.

31.

What does connecting to the internet mean for your computer?

a)

Your computer becomes part of the largest network in the world

b)

Your computer can only access a limited number of websites

c)

Your computer becomes part of a smaller network.

d)

Your computer becomes isolated from other networks.

32.

What is the main difference between an intranet and the internet?

a)

Intranet is a faster version of the internet, used by corporations for high-speed data exchange.

b)

Intranet is a private network within an organization, accessible only to its members

c)

Intranet is a public network, while the internet is private and restricted.

d)

Intranet is a worldwide network, while the internet is limited to a specific organization

33.

How does an extranet differ from an intranet?

a)

Extranet extends an intranet to allow controlled access by external users, such as business partners or clients, for collaborative purposes.

b)

Extranet is a type of intranet used for secure internal communication.

c)

Intranet is exclusively for internal use, while an extranet allows limited external access to selected users or partners.

d)

Intranet and extranet are synonymous terms and can be used interchangeably.

34.

What does LAN stand for in the context of computer networking?

a)

Large Area Network

b)

Local Area Network

c)

Limited Access Network

d)

Long-range Area Network

35.

Which of the following statements is true about WAN (Wide Area Network)?

a)

WAN covers a large geographic area

b)

WAN is limited to connecting devices within a household.

c)

WAN and LAN are the same and can be used interchangeably.

d)

WAN covers a small geographic area, such as a single building or campus.

36.

What does the term "password interception" refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

a)

Changing a password without the user's knowledge or consent.

b)

Illegally capturing or stealing a user's password while it is being transmitted, often for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

c)

Generating a new password for a user who has forgotten their old password

d)

Creating a duplicate password for backup purposes, a process where a secondary identical password is generated and stored securely to ensure users can regain access in case of forgotten or lost passwords, providing an added layer of security and access control

37.

Malicious software in single word

(a)  

38.

What is spyware, and how does anti-spyware software help protect computer systems?

a)

Spyware refers to software that enhances system performance, while anti-spyware software provides real-time backup for files and applications.

b)

Spyware is software that secretly collects user information without consent, and anti-spyware software detects, removes, and prevents the installation of spyware, safeguarding user privacy and preventing unauthorized data collection.

c)

Spyware speeds up internet connections, and anti-spyware software blocks access to certain websites.

d)

Spyware ensures secure communication between devices on a network, and anti-spyware software encrypts sensitive files on a computer.

39.

Which of the following actions are potential risks associated with computer viruses?

a)

Display annoying messages on the screen

b)

Delete programs or data

c)

Use up resources, making your computer run more slowly

d)

Spy on your online use - for example, they can collect usernames,

40.

What are common indicators that can help users recognize fake/bogus websites?

a)

Displaying numerous ads and pop-ups; having a professional design and layout.

b)

Asking for personal or financial information via email; containing a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters in the website address.

c)

Having misspelled words, poor grammar, or unprofessional design

d)

Being accessible via HTTPS protocol; having a large number of online reviews and positive testimonials.

41.

What are effective strategies to protect a network from unauthorized access by hackers?

a)

Use a firewall

b)

Disconnect from network

c)

Use anti-malware

d)

Change passwords regularly

42.

What are common techniques used in two-factor authentication for enhancing security?

a)

Receiving one-time codes via text messages or authentication apps.

b)

Using a single password for multiple accounts; answering security questions

c)

Sharing passwords with trusted colleagues; keeping the same password across all accounts.

d)

Using biometric data alone, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, without any additional verification method.

43.

What security measure involves converting information into an unreadable format to prevent unauthorized access during transmission or storage?

(a)  

44.

Data about a living identifiable person which is specific to that person and is more personal than just your name and address.
******** DATA

(a)  

45.

A series of characters chosen by the user, used to check the identity of the user when they require access

to an ICT system.

(a)  

46.

What is the Network?

a)

Two or more computers connected together

b)

One computer

c)

Three or more computers connected together

d)

More then ten computers

47.

Network Devices are ...

a)

Bridge, Switch, Modem

b)

Router, NIC, Hub

c)

Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor

d)

RAM, ROM, Wifi

48.

What is the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?

a)

Wired communication

b)

Wireless communication

c)

E-Mailing each other

d)

Using web browsers

49.

What is the Web browser software?

a)

Is a program that allows web pages stored on the internet to be viewed

b)

Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners

c)


They route data packets from one device to another

d)

Make a record of the data packets being sent

50.

A small network usually confined to one building

a)

WAN

b)

Bluetooth

c)

WLAN

d)

LAN

51.

Select 2 options that apply to the Internet

a)

A public network

b)

The content is easily controlled

c)


The network of all networks

d)


Exists Within a single organisation only

52.

Select 2 options that apply to the Intranet

a)

A public network

b)

The content is easily controlled

c)

The network of all networks

d)

Exists Within a single organisation only

53.

Name an item of hardware that would be used to connect a LAN to a WAN

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Hub

d)

Washing Machine

54.

What LAN stands for?

a)

Local Advantage network

b)

Loyal Area Night

c)

Local Ability Norm

d)


Local Area Network

55.

This type of network is private.

a)

Internet

b)

Intranet

56.

Online meeting offering audio and visual communications over a private connection using privately owned hardware

a)

web-conferencing

b)

audio-conferencing

c)

video-conferencing

d)

electronic faxing

57.

What is NIC?

a)

Network Interface Card

b)

Network Identifier Card

c)

Network Internet Card

d)

None of the above

58.

What is the difference between a hub and a switch?

a)

Switches switch lights on

b)

There is no difference

c)

Switches send data only to the computer that requested it

d)


A router uses IPs

59.

The process of turning information (eg, a message) into a form that only the intended recipient can decrypt and read. This process is called?

a)

entitlement

b)

encryption

c)

decryption

d)

authentification

60.

Authentication are biological measurement or an analysis of physical characteristics that can be used to identify individuals. This method of authentication is called?

a)

touch method

b)

body method

c)

biometric method

d)

physical method

61.

It is a computer program that is hidden within another program or file. It has harmful effect like corrupting, or deleting data. What type of malware is this?

a)

worm

b)

trojan

c)

virus

d)

spyware

62.

Which of these is NOT an advantage of networks?

a)

Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners

b)


Possible to communicate globally

c)


Can protect against viruses

d)


PCs can be backed up and updated by one central PC

63.

(a)   refers to the network command for how to format the conversation between two devices.

64.

A network of network connecting local area networks over a large geographical area

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

c)

WLAN

d)

Internet

65.

A technology which enables devices to connect using radio waves to the networks without cables

a)

Wifi

b)

Bluetooth

c)

WLAN

d)

LAN

66.

A technology which enables devices to connect wirelessly to other near by devices (eg speakers, keyboards)

a)

Wifi

b)

Bluetooth

c)

WAN

d)

LAN

67.

Address allocated to a device by that router each time it connects to a network

a)

NIC

b)

ISP

c)

MAC

d)

IP

68.

What is number 3?

a)

Web browser

b)

ISP

c)

Router/Modem

d)

Hub/Switch

69.

WWW is?

a)

World web will

b)

World well wish

c)

World wide web

d)


Work wide web

70.

What is URL?

a)

University Rule Link

b)

Universal Resource Locator

c)

Uniform Resource Locator

d)

Universal Resource Location

71.

Name the networking device that acts as an entrance to another network, most of the time is the router or ____ :

a)

Modem

b)

Gateway

c)

Bridge

d)

Switch

72.

What is the name of a group of computers that are able to communicate with each other.

a)

WiFI

b)

Using internet only

c)

Network

d)

Bluetooth

73.

IP address is made of _______ bits

a)

2

b)

8

c)

24

d)

32

74.

Two different versions of IP Addresses:

a)

IPv4

b)

IPv5

c)

IPv2

d)

IPv6

75.

Two common available methods in wireless communications are:

a)

WiFi

b)

Fiber Optic

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Ethernet

76.

A device that uses radio waves to transmit data and receive data from devices

a)

Wireless access point (WAP)

b)

Switch Access Point

c)

WiFI Access Point (WAP)

d)

Router

77.

Two common use of Bluetooth:

a)

Used to download videos from internet

b)

When transferring data in less than 30 metres

c)

When the speed of data transmission is not critical

d)

When transferring data to internet

78.

Which Wireless communication has highest Data transfer rate..

a)

Fiber Optic

b)

Wifi

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Modem

79.

Maximum number of devices connected in Wifi...

a)

Depend on bridge

b)

7

c)

Depends on router

d)

Both Choice of number 2 and 3

80.

What are Maximum effective range (metres) for Wifi and Bluetooth...

a)

Wifi = 100 m, Bluetooth = 3 m

b)

Wifi = 100 m, Bluetooth = 30 m

c)

Wifi = 10 m, Bluetooth = 3 m

d)

None of the above

81.

Two advantages of wireless networking technology such as WiFi compared to cabled network

a)

Reduced cost of cabling/Safer – won’t trip over wires

b)

Much faster data transmission compared to Cabled

c)

More secure compared to cabled

d)

Makes the computer portable as long as it’s within range of the wireless access point

82.

What does LAN stand for?

a)

Logical Analogue Network

b)

Laser Assisted Network

c)

Local Area Network

83.

What is a server in a computer network?

a)

Someone who manages the network

b)

The name for a large number of computer cables

c)

A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage

84.

is a device used to connect computers together to form a LAN

a)

Router

b)

Hub

c)

Modem

85.

is a network with restricted access

a)

Internet

b)

Intranet

c)

WLAN

86.

Which of these computers is the largest?

a)

PDA

b)

Desktop

c)

Mainframe

87.
Which of these is NOT an advantage of networks?
a)
Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners
b)
Possible to communicate globally
c)
Can protect against viruses
d)
PCs can be backed up and updated by one central PC
88.

Use of fingerprints, retina scans, or other body features as an authentication mechanism

a)

Technology

b)

Biometrics

c)

Fingerprint Scanner

d)

Cipher

89.

When someone tries to access their email and are required to enter their user name and password to gain access this is called

a)

Single factor authentication

b)

Multi factor authentication

c)

Two step authentication

d)

Simple authentication

90.

A computer network is where two or more devices are connected together so they can share...

a)

people

b)

resources

c)

cables

91.

What is the minimum number of computers needed to create a network?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

92.

Which of the following hardware devices is most likely to be shared on a network?

a)

Mouse

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Printer

93.

What does the 'W' stand for in 'WAN'

a)

Wireless

b)

World

c)

Web

d)

Wide

94.

The type of a networking specific to only users of an organization is called

a)

infranet

b)

internet

c)

intranet

d)

net and net

95.

Which of the following can you do on the Internet?

a)

All of them

b)

Online shopping

c)

Video calling

d)

Streaming music

96.

What does ISP stand for?

a)

Internet Service Provider

b)

Internet Sales People

c)

Internet Switching Packets

d)

Internet Safety Protocol

97.

Which of the following terms describe the technology that allows devices to connect to each other wirelessly without cables?

a)

Hotspot

b)

LAN

c)

WiFi

d)

Bluetooth

98.

An area where devices can access the internet using WiFi is called....

a)

WiFi

b)

Hotspot

c)

Hotpoint

d)

Access Point

99.

Bluetooth devices communicate using.....

a)

Infrared

b)

radiowaves

c)

both A and B

d)

nor A and B

100.

Two common use of Bluetooth:

a)

Used to download videos from internet

b)

When transferring data in less than 30 metres

c)

When the speed of data transmission is not critical

d)

When transferring data to internet

101.
What is an advantage of a LAN?
a)
You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.
b)
It is limited to a small area.
c)
Can cover near infinite geographical distance.
d)
Expensive to setup.