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WorksheetsConnectivity
Total questions: 105
Worksheet time: 53mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which device is responsible for connecting two different networks together, such as a LAN and a WAN?
a)
Switch
b)
Router
c)
Gateway
d)
Repeater
2.
Which of the following best describes bandwidth?
a)
The total amount of data stored on a network
b)
The number of users connected to a Wi-Fi router
c)
The amount of data that can pass through a connection per second
d)
The distance between two network devices
3.
What is the main difference between a switch and a router?
a)
A switch connects networks; a router connects devices
b)
A switch connects devices within a network; a router connects multiple networks
c)
A switch provides Internet access; a router stores passwords
d)
A switch works only wirelessly; a router only by cable
4.
Which statement about buffering is true?
a)
It stores video data temporarily before playback
b)
It increases network bandwidth
c)
It permanently saves files from streaming sites
d)
It reduces the quality of transmitted data
5.
Which protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices joining a network?
a)
DNS
b)
DHCP
c)
FTP
d)
VPN
6.
A MAC address is:
a)
The name of a web domain
b)
The unique identifier for a device’s network interface
c)
A password for connecting to Wi-Fi
d)
The address of a local area network
7.
Which technology uses RFID to transfer small amounts of data over short distances, such as payment details?
a)
NFC
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Ethernet
d)
4G
8.
What does the 'G' stand for in 3G and 4G?
a)
Gateway
b)
Generation
c)
Gigabyte
d)
Global
9.
What is the main function of a Wireless Access Point (WAP)?
a)
To store user passwords securely
b)
To provide a wireless connection point for devices
c)
To manage the IP addresses of all devices
d)
To encrypt Internet traffic
10.
Which of these is an example of Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB)?
a)
Bluetooth headphones
b)
Satellite television
c)
VPN connections
d)
LAN file sharing
11.
What is a domain name?
a)
A physical IP address
b)
The name that identifies a web server on theInternet
c)
The address of a router
d)
A private local network
12.
Which of the following best defines Wi-Fi?
a)
A short-range
b)
low-power connectionbetween personal devices
c)
A set of wired networking rules
d)
A system allowing devices to connect to the Internet wirelessly
13.
What is Hexadecimal primarily used for innetworking?
a)
Encrypting user passwords
b)
Representing data in a base-16 format for IP addressing
c)
Increasing download speed
d)
Reducing data size
14.
A VPN can be used to:
a)
Speed up the Wi-Fi signal
b)
Bypass firewalls by masking your geographicIP address
c)
Increase bandwidth
d)
Store passwords for all connected users
15.
Which type of network connects personaldevices like smartwatches and phones?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
PAN
d)
MAN
16.
Why might a company use a WAN insteadof just the Internet?
a)
It provides slower speeds but is cheaper
b)
It only works with mobile networks
c)
It eliminates the need for routers
d)
It offers greater privacy and control acrosslarge distances
17.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Really Awesome Memory
b)
Random Access Memory
c)
Random Accelerator Memory
d)
Read only memory
18.
When will a computer use “virtual memory”?
a)
When the RAM is full
b)
As soon as the computer starts
c)
When online
d)
When you have spare RAM
19.
What is the advantage of having lots of pixels on your screen?
a)
They use less electricity
b)
They make the Internet work faster
c)
The picture quality is higher
d)
You can watch 4k Movies
20.
What is the name for the number of pixels used to display an image?
a)
The total
b)
The screen resolution
c)
Graphics
d)
4K UHD
21.
What does USB stand for?
a)
Universal Serial Bus
b)
Universal Studios Bus
c)
Universal Study Bus
d)
Universal Serial Bar
22.
What do you call a device that sends television broadcasts to your TV?
a)
A hard drive
b)
A Set Top Box
c)
A mouse
d)
Amazon Firestick
23.
What is the best description of Virtual Reality?
a)
When people are not allowed to access certain websites or news channels.
b)
An immersive experience which fills the user’s audio-visual senses with information and gives the appearance of a real world.
c)
When digital images are imposed over a person’s normal vision – allowing them to see real life and the digital images at the same time.
d)
A digital world to replicate the real world in.
24.
What is a portable device?
a)
A computer device that can connect with other computers easily.
b)
A large computer that runs and serves all other computers in a large business or school.
c)
A small device designed to be carried in your pocket. E.g. Gameboy
d)
iPod
25.
What is a multifunctional device?
a)
A device that can perform different functions. E.g. A smartphone can play music, be a navigation aid and make phonecalls.
b)
A device that ca be used multiple times
c)
A device that helps you fix things such as a multimeter
d)
A device that can be used to open a tin of beans.
26.
What is convergence?
a)
When two cars drive too close to each other on the road.
b)
A religion.
c)
When new devices do more and more functions all in one replacing the need for lots of devices.
d)
When a device has converted into something else that you can use.
27.
RFID is the technology behind NFC.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Bluetooth allows devices to communicate over long distances.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
Wi-Fi requires you to plug devices into a computer.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Ethernet allows different types of computers to network together.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
A booster works by repeating a Wi-Fi signal.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
A gateway allows access to games and video.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
Fibre Optic Cables were developed in Ipswich, UK.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
A switch allows you to physically connect a wireless system to a wired system.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
PIN stands for Personal Identification Number.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
If a device needs a password to use you can say it is locked.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
If you wipe data you save it. True of False?
a)
True
b)
False
38.
A speaker is an example of a peripheral output.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete is a keyboard shortcut.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
A joystick is a form of computer storage.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
A barcode usually links to product information like price and stock.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
A stylus is a form of peripheral output.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
Laser printers use toner powder and a heated fuser to fix text and images to the page.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Inkjet printers produce images by melting plastic filament layer-by-layer.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Dot-matrix printers are impact printers that strike an inked ribbon against the paper.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
3D printers output physical objects rather than flat images on paper.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
Near Field Communication can be used to buy things.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Your face alone is not enough for a computer to identify you.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
GPS is more accurate than Galileo.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
Navigation is about using maps to find your location and the directions you need.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
ROM is a type of computer memory.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
RAM is a type of data storage.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
CD-ROM is a type of computer memory.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
A USB Flash Drive is a type of data storage.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
The _______ of a network connection determines how much data can be sent at once.
a)
Voltage
b)
Bandwidth
c)
Resistance
d)
Current
56.
A ________ is used to temporarily store data, ensuring smooth playback.
a)
Transistor
b)
Buffer
c)
Resistor
d)
Capacitor
57.
A ________ name is used to identify a website instead of its IP address.
a)
Computer
b)
Binary
c)
Domain
d)
Physical
58.
________ in a signal can disrupt or halt a digital connection.
a)
Amplification
b)
Reduction
c)
Interference
d)
Stability
59.
Increased ________ can cause signal degradation in a digital connection.
a)
Proximity
b)
Connection
c)
Signal
d)
Distance
60.
Using wired connections can reduce ________ compared to wireless.
a)
Contactless
b)
distance
c)
Wireless
d)
interference
61.
________ is the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given amount of time.
a)
Voltage
b)
Current
c)
Bandwidth
d)
Resistance
62.
A ________ stores data temporarily to ensure smooth playback of streaming videos.
a)
Hard drive
b)
CD-ROM
c)
Buffer
d)
USB drive
63.
A ________ is typically used to connect devices within a single building.
a)
WAN
b)
PAN
c)
LAN
d)
MAN
64.
For a home network, a ________ is the most suitable type of network.
a)
WAN
b)
PAN
c)
MAN
d)
LAN
65.
A ________ is used to connect networks over large geographical areas.
a)
LAN
b)
PAN
c)
MAN
d)
WAN
66.
To connect offices in different cities, a ________ is the best option.
a)
LAN
b)
PAN
c)
MAN
d)
WAN
67.
A ________ is used to connect devices in a small personal area.
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
MAN
d)
PAN
68.
A Bluetooth connection between a phone and headphones is an example of a ________.
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
MAN
d)
PAN
69.
Companies use a ________ for greater security and control over their network.
a)
LAN
b)
Internet
c)
WAN
d)
PAN
70.
________ is connecting a device to the internet through a smartphone's mobile data.
a)
Networking
b)
Routing
c)
Bridging
d)
Tethering
71.
________ provides convenient internet access when you're on the move.
a)
Networking
b)
Routing
c)
Tethering
d)
Bridging
72.
________ can quickly drain a phone's battery.
a)
Networking
b)
Tethering
c)
Bridging
d)
Routing
73.
________ is a common standard for wired LAN connections.
a)
Bluetooth
b)
Wi-Fi
c)
Ethernet
d)
3G
74.
________ is the most common wireless technology for home internet connections.
a)
Ethernet
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Wi-Fi
d)
DVB
75.
________ is a short-range wireless technology often used for connecting headphones to smartphones.
a)
Wi-Fi
b)
Ethernet
c)
Bluetooth
d)
NFC
76.
3G, 4G and 5G are ________ of mobile communication technology.
a)
Cables
b)
Generations
c)
Ports
d)
Type
77.
________ is a standard for digital television broadcasting.
a)
Cable
b)
DVB
c)
Wireless
d)
Ethernet
78.
________ is a short-range wireless technology used for contactless payments.
a)
Cable
b)
NFC
c)
Wireless
d)
Ethernet
79.
________ is the technology behind NFC.
a)
Bluetooth
b)
Ethernet
c)
Wireless
d)
RFID
80.
________ does not allow devices to communicate over long distances.
a)
Ethernet
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Wireless
d)
NFC
81.
Wireless communication eliminates the need for ________.
a)
Network
b)
Data
c)
Cables
d)
Distance
82.
Wired communication is more ________ because the signal is contained within a cable.
a)
Easier
b)
Secure
c)
Louder
d)
Stronger
83.
An ________ address identifies a device on a network.
a)
MAC
b)
Hex
c)
IP
d)
Port
84.
A ________ address is the physical address of a network interface card.
a)
IP
b)
Hex
c)
Port
d)
MAC
85.
A ________ provides a secure connection to another network.
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
VPN
d)
MAC
86.
________ is a number system with base 16.
a)
Binary
b)
Denary
c)
Hexadecimal
d)
VPN
87.
A ________ is designed to manage a network.
a)
Hex
b)
Binary
c)
Port
d)
NOS
88.
________ is a protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses.
a)
VPN
b)
MAC
c)
DHCP
d)
NOS
89.
An ________ address is used to route data across a network.
a)
MAC
b)
Hex
c)
IP
d)
Port
90.
A ________ address uniquely identifies a device on a local network.
a)
IP
b)
Hex
c)
Port
d)
MAC
91.
A ________ is used to provide a secure and private network connection.
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
VPN
d)
MAC
92.
A ________ connects networks and routes data between them.
a)
Hub
b)
Switch
c)
Router
d)
Repeater
93.
A ________ extends the range of a wireless network.
a)
Hub
b)
Switch
c)
Router
d)
Repeater
94.
A ________ is a physical connection on a device for connecting cables.
a)
IP
b)
MAC
c)
Port
d)
VPN
95.
Which wireless method is affected by wet weather, such as rain or mist?
a)
Infrared
b)
Laser
c)
Bluetooth
96.
Which connectivity method is the oldest?
a)
Copper Cabling
b)
Fibre Optic
c)
Wireless
97.
Bluetooth has a range of over 100m for sending data
a)
True
b)
False
98.
Which wireless method relies on line of sight?
a)
Infrared
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Wi-Fi
99.
The main disadvantage of using fibre optic is the
a)
Speed
b)
Cost
c)
Availability
100.
What is the primary function of a network switch?
a)
To connect multiple devices wirelessly
b)
To route data packets between different networks
c)
To connect multiple devices within the same network and manage data traffic
d)
To amplify the signal strength of a network
101.
What role does a router play in a home network?
a)
It connects the home network to the Internet
b)
It serves as the only point of wireless access
c)
It acts as a firewall and a DHCP server
d)
All of the above
102.
How do multi-functional devices benefit a home network?
a)
By providing storage solutions only
b)
By acting as a switch, router, and wireless access point
c)
By increasing the speed of the Internet connection
d)
By connecting to multiple networks at the same time
103.
What is a modem used for in a network?
a)
To manage the flow of data between devices
b)
To convert digital signals from a computer to analog signals for transmission over telephone lines
c)
To connect wireless devices to the Internet
d)
To provide additional USB ports
104.
Which device would you use to connect multiple Ethernet-enabled devices in a single LAN?
a)
Router
b)
Modem
c)
Switch
d)
USB Hub
105.
What is NOT a function of a wireless access point?
a)
To broadcast a wireless signal
b)
To connect wireless devices to a wired network
c)
To encrypt wireless data transmissions
d)
To store data for network users
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