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WorksheetsUnderstanding Networking Concepts
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is a server?
A type of web browser
A networked device that serves data to other devices
A computer game
A printer
What does a server host that others can access?
Only emails
Websites
Only documents
Videos only
Which of the following is stored on a server and can be accessed from any device on the same network?
Internet speed
Email accounts
Your personal thoughts
None of the above
What does streaming mean?
Saving a file to your device
Playing a video or music over the internet without storing it on the device
Printing a document
Copying a file to a USB drive
Why might a school use a private network called an intranet?
To connect to the internet for everyone
To share messages among staff within the school
To stream movies
To print documents remotely
What is the role of a router in a home network?
It stores emails
It connects devices to the internet
It creates video games
It enhances printing speed
What is data transferred in pieces called?
Packets
Bytes
Pixels
Bits
What can encryption do for data packets?
Make them larger
Make data transfer slower
Make it harder for others to reconstruct data
Stop data from moving
What is the term for the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a given time?
Latency
Bandwidth
Throughput
Latency
What happens when many devices use a network at the same time?
The network becomes faster
The network can become overloaded
The network shuts down permanently
The network adds more bandwidth automatically
What is a network map?
A paper map of the school
A diagram showing devices connected to a school network
A list of students’ names
A map of streets near the school
Which of these is an example of streaming content?
Saving a document to Google Drive
Watching a film online
Printing a paper
Sending an email
What is an example of storing files on a server?
Local hard drive only
Google Drive
Copying to a USB drive
Saving to the device’s desktop
What network component allows multiple devices to share the same internet connection at home?
Printer
Router
Keyboard
Scanner
What is a private network that is only accessible within an organization?
Internet
Intranet
Extranet
LAN
What is the purpose of a web server?
To store and deliver web pages to users
To edit images
To print documents
To run video games
What is the basic unit of data transmission over a network?
Byte
Packet
Gigabyte
Megabit
Which device typically directs data between networks?
Printer
Router
Keyboard
Monitor
What does “bandwidth overload” mean?
More bandwidth than needed
Too many devices using bandwidth at once
A broken router
Insufficient color display
What analogies are used to explain bandwidth in the module?
A straw and a pie
A staircase
A garden hose
A bicycle lane
What happens if many people watch streaming videos at the same time?
Bandwidth per person increases
Bandwidth is shared and may become slower
Files automatically download
The internet becomes faster
What does “data can be sent wirelessly” mean?
Data can only be sent via cables
Data can be sent through radio waves without wires
Data cannot be sent at all
Data comes with a free USB
What is GPS used for on mobile devices?
Charging the battery
Global positioning / navigation
Printing documents
Streaming videos
What term describes the speed at which data can be transferred?
Latency
Bandwidth
Cache
Protocol
What are “packets” in networking?
Small pieces of data sent over a network
Large files stored on the computer
Printed pages
Passwords
Which statement is true about streaming?
The file is saved on the device
The file is not stored on the device
Streaming always uses less bandwidth
Streaming cannot be used for music
What is an example of direct messaging?
Emailing a teacher
Sending a message directly within an app to another user
Printing a document
Downloading a file
What is an example of a device connecting to a server?
A smartphone connected to the internet
A blank sheet of paper
A coffee mug
A doorbell
What can a school web server host?
Emails for staff only
Multiple school websites and documents
Only music files
Only photos
Why is a large storage capacity needed for streaming servers?
To store many high-quality media files
To print faster
To power devices
To increase screen brightness
Which of the following can affect network speed at home?
Number of devices using the network
Color of wall paint
Type of coffee brewed
Time of day only
What does “intranet” mean?
A public internet page
A private network within an organization
A type of router
A mobile application
What is the purpose of a network map activity?
To draw where all devices and servers are connected
To learn to cook
To create a new social app
To memorize phone numbers
What is a common example of a streaming service?
Email provider
Video sharing platform
Text editor
Word processor
What is a benefit of storing data on a server rather than on local devices?
It uses more power
Data can be accessed from other devices on the same network
It slows down the network
It only works on one device
What is the difference between wired and wireless data transfer?
Wireless uses cables
Wired uses cables; wireless uses radio waves
Wireless is slower always
Wired is illegal
Which technology enables devices to access the internet without wires?
Bluetooth
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
USB
What happens if data is encrypted during transmission?
It travels faster
It is easier to intercept
It is harder to reconstruct if intercepted
It becomes larger in size
What is the effect of a narrow bandwidth on file download time?
Downloads faster
Downloads more securely
Takes longer to download
Has no effect
What does “bandwidth sharing” mean in a home network?
All devices have unlimited bandwidth
Bandwidth is divided among active devices
Only one device can use the network at a time
The bandwidth increases automatically for all devices
What is the purpose of a server in a school laboratory?
Printing only
Hosting email and other services for the network
Playing games
Replacing the internet
What does “data packets” being encrypted protect against?
Data loss
Data theft and tampering
Faster transmission
More storage
Which device might create a map of a school network?
Server
Computer or student’s device
Refrigerator
Lightbulb
What is a “speed test” used for in the unplugged activity?
To measure the temperature
To check current network speed
To print a report
To install software
What is meant by “the network can overload”?
The network becomes too fast
The network stops working properly due to excessive demand
The network gains new devices automatically
The network becomes more secure
Which of the following is NOT a factor in bandwidth usage?
The number of devices connected
The type of content being streamed
The color of the router
The efficiency of data transfer
What is the term used for the path between a server and client?
Channel
Link
Route
All of the above
What is the advantage of cloud storage services mentioned in the text?
Data stored on the server is accessible from any device on the network
Requires no internet connection
Only accessible from one device
Increases printing speed
What is meant by “unplugged activity” in the context of this chapter?
Activities that require no electricity
Activities that use only physical tasks to understand networking
Activities that involve unplugging devices
Activities about the internet in a coffee shop
Which statement about Wi-Fi is true?
It uses wires to connect devices
It uses radio waves to connect devices without wires
It cannot access the internet
It is a type of email service
