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WorksheetsNetworks Midway point Quiz
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the main purpose of a computer network?
a)
To increase the speed of a single computer
b)
To share resources and data between devices
c)
To store backup files only
d)
To reduce software costs
2.
Which device is used to connect multiple devices within a LAN?
a)
Router
b)
Modem
c)
Switch
d)
Firewall
3.
What type of network covers a small geographical area such as a school?
a)
WAN
b)
MAN
c)
LAN
d)
PAN
4.
Which network device directs data packets between different networks?
a)
Switch
b)
Router
c)
Hub
d)
Repeater
5.
What does WAN stand for?
a)
Wireless Area Network
b)
Wide Area Network
c)
Web Access Network
d)
Wired Area Network
6.
Which of the following is an example of a WAN?
a)
School network
b)
Home Wi‑Fi
c)
Office network
d)
The Internet
7.
What is the main function of a modem?
a)
To store data
b)
To convert digital signals to analogue and back
c)
To block unauthorised access
d)
To connect devices in a LAN
8.
Which topology uses a central device to connect all nodes?
a)
Bus
b)
Ring
c)
Star
d)
Mesh
9.
One disadvantage of a star topology is:
a)
Difficult to expand
b)
If the central device fails, the network fails
c)
Data collisions are common
d)
Slow data transfer
10.
Which topology connects each device in a closed loop?
a)
Bus
b)
Star
c)
Ring
d)
Tree
11.
What is an advantage of a LAN over a WAN?
a)
Covers a larger area
b)
Lower setup cost and faster speeds
c)
Requires no hardware
d)
Uses satellites
12.
What does bandwidth measure?
a)
Storage capacity
b)
Data security
c)
Maximum data transfer rate
d)
Signal strength only
13.
Which unit is commonly used to measure bandwidth?
a)
Volts
b)
Hertz
c)
Bits per second
d)
Bytes
14.
Which factor can reduce network performance?
a)
High bandwidth
b)
Low latency
c)
Network congestion
d)
Fibre optic cables
15.
What is latency?
a)
Amount of data sent
b)
Delay in data transmission
c)
Network security level
d)
Storage speed
16.
Which wired connection generally provides the fastest data transfer?
a)
Copper cable
b)
Ethernet
c)
Fibre optic
d)
Coaxial
17.
Which wireless technology is commonly used in homes and schools?
a)
Bluetooth
b)
Infrared
c)
Wi‑Fi
d)
NFC
18.
What is one disadvantage of wireless networks compared to wired networks?
a)
Harder to install
b)
More expensive
c)
Less secure
d)
Cannot connect to the Internet
19.
Which security measure encrypts data sent over a wireless network?
a)
MAC address filtering
b)
WPA2 / WPA3
c)
Firewall
d)
Antivirus
20.
What is a MAC address?
a)
Software licence key
b)
Network name
c)
Unique hardware identifier
d)
Internet protocol
21.
What is the main role of a firewall?
a)
Increase network speed
b)
Store passwords
c)
Monitor and control network traffic
d)
Convert signals
22.
Which protocol is used to send emails?
a)
HTTP
b)
FTP
c)
SMTP
d)
TCP
23.
Which protocol is used to transfer files between computers?
a)
SMTP
b)
FTP
c)
HTTP
d)
IP
24.
What does IP stand for?
a)
Internet Provider
b)
Information Protocol
c)
Internet Protocol
d)
Internal Program
25.
What is an IP address used for?
a)
Identifying files
b)
Identifying devices on a network
c)
Encrypting data
d)
Blocking users
26.
Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address format?
a)
256.12.4.9
b)
192.168.1.1
c)
999.23.4.1
d)
12.345.67.8
27.
Which device boosts a wireless signal range?
a)
Switch
b)
Router
c)
Repeater
d)
Firewall
28.
What is packet switching?
a)
Sending data in one large block
b)
Sending data wirelessly only
c)
Splitting data into packets sent separately
d)
Encrypting network traffic
29.
One advantage of packet switching is:
a)
Guaranteed delivery order
b)
No need for routers
c)
Efficient use of network paths
d)
No data loss ever
30.
What is a VPN mainly used for?
a)
Increasing bandwidth
b)
Remote secure access to a network
c)
Virus protection
d)
Hardware sharing
31.
Which network type connects personal devices over a very short range?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
PAN
d)
MAN
32.
Which example best describes a PAN?
a)
School computer lab
b)
City‑wide Wi‑Fi
c)
Bluetooth headphones connected to a phone
d)
Internet backbone
33.
What is one advantage of using a switch instead of a hub?
a)
Cheaper
b)
Sends data to all devices
c)
Reduces unnecessary data traffic
d)
Does not need power
34.
Which factor affects wireless signal strength?
a)
Screen resolution
b)
Distance from router
c)
File size
d)
Processor speed
35.
Why is encryption important in networks?
a)
To speed up downloads
b)
To reduce bandwidth usage
c)
To protect data from unauthorised access
d)
To identify devices
36.
PIN stands for Personal Identification Number.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
If a device needs a password to use you can say it is locked.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
If you wipe data you save it. True of False?
a)
True
b)
False
39.
A speaker is an example of a peripheral output.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete is a keyboard shortcut.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
A joystick is a form of computer storage.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
A barcode usually links to product information like price and stock.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
A stylus is a form of peripheral output.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Laser printers use toner powder and a heated fuser to fix text and images to the page.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Inkjet printers produce images by melting plastic filament layer-by-layer.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
Dot-matrix printers are impact printers that strike an inked ribbon against the paper.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
3D printers output physical objects rather than flat images on paper.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Near Field Communication can be used to buy things.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
Your face alone is not enough for a computer to identify you.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
GPS is more accurate than Galileo.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
Navigation is about using maps to find your location and the directions you need.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
ROM is a type of computer memory.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
RAM is a type of data storage.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
CD-ROM is a type of computer memory.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
A USB Flash Drive is a type of data storage.
a)
True
b)
False
56.
The _______ of a network connection determines how much data can be sent at once.
a)
Voltage
b)
Bandwidth
c)
Resistance
d)
Current
57.
A ________ is used to temporarily store data, ensuring smooth playback.
a)
Transistor
b)
Buffer
c)
Resistor
d)
Capacitor
58.
A ________ name is used to identify a website instead of its IP address.
a)
Computer
b)
Binary
c)
Domain
d)
Physical
59.
________ in a signal can disrupt or halt a digital connection.
a)
Amplification
b)
Reduction
c)
Interference
d)
Stability
60.
Increased ________ can cause signal degradation in a digital connection.
a)
Proximity
b)
Connection
c)
Signal
d)
Distance
61.
Using wired connections can reduce ________ compared to wireless.
a)
Contactless
b)
distance
c)
Wireless
d)
interference
62.
________ 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
63.
A ________ stores data temporarily to ensure smooth playback of streaming videos.
a)
Hard drive
b)
CD-ROM
c)
Buffer
d)
USB drive
64.
A ________ is typically used to connect devices within a single building.
a)
WAN
b)
PAN
c)
LAN
d)
MAN
65.
For a home network, a ________ is the most suitable type of network.
a)
WAN
b)
PAN
c)
MAN
d)
LAN
66.
A ________ is used to connect networks over large geographical areas.
a)
LAN
b)
PAN
c)
MAN
d)
WAN
67.
To connect offices in different cities, a ________ is the best option.
a)
LAN
b)
PAN
c)
MAN
d)
WAN
68.
A ________ is used to connect devices in a small personal area.
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
MAN
d)
PAN
69.
A Bluetooth connection between a phone and headphones is an example of a ________.
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
MAN
d)
PAN
70.
Companies use a ________ for greater security and control over their network.
a)
LAN
b)
Internet
c)
WAN
d)
PAN
71.
________ is connecting a device to the internet through a smartphone's mobile data.
a)
Networking
b)
Routing
c)
Bridging
d)
Tethering
72.
________ provides convenient internet access when you're on the move.
a)
Networking
b)
Routing
c)
Tethering
d)
Bridging
73.
________ can quickly drain a phone's battery.
a)
Networking
b)
Tethering
c)
Bridging
d)
Routing
74.
________ is a common standard for wired LAN connections.
a)
Bluetooth
b)
Wi-Fi
c)
Ethernet
d)
3G
75.
________ is the most common wireless technology for home internet connections.
a)
Ethernet
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Wi-Fi
d)
DVB
76.
________ is a short-range wireless technology often used for connecting headphones to smartphones.
a)
Wi-Fi
b)
Ethernet
c)
Bluetooth
d)
NFC
77.
3G, 4G and 5G are ________ of mobile communication technology.
a)
Cables
b)
Generations
c)
Ports
d)
Type
78.
________ is a standard for digital television broadcasting.
a)
Cable
b)
DVB
c)
Wireless
d)
Ethernet
79.
________ is a short-range wireless technology used for contactless payments.
a)
Cable
b)
NFC
c)
Wireless
d)
Ethernet
80.
________ is the technology behind NFC.
a)
Bluetooth
b)
Ethernet
c)
Wireless
d)
RFID
81.
________ does not allow devices to communicate over long distances.
a)
Ethernet
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Wireless
d)
NFC
82.
Wireless communication eliminates the need for ________.
a)
Network
b)
Data
c)
Cables
d)
Distance
83.
Wired communication is more ________ because the signal is contained within a cable.
a)
Easier
b)
Secure
c)
Louder
d)
Stronger
84.
An ________ address identifies a device on a network.
a)
MAC
b)
Hex
c)
IP
d)
Port
85.
A ________ address is the physical address of a network interface card.
a)
IP
b)
Hex
c)
Port
d)
MAC
86.
A ________ provides a secure connection to another network.
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
VPN
d)
MAC
87.
________ is a number system with base 16.
a)
Binary
b)
Denary
c)
Hexadecimal
d)
VPN
88.
A ________ is designed to manage a network.
a)
Hex
b)
Binary
c)
Port
d)
NOS
89.
________ is a protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses.
a)
VPN
b)
MAC
c)
DHCP
d)
NOS
90.
An ________ address is used to route data across a network.
a)
MAC
b)
Hex
c)
IP
d)
Port
91.
A ________ address uniquely identifies a device on a local network.
a)
IP
b)
Hex
c)
Port
d)
MAC
92.
A ________ is used to provide a secure and private network connection.
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
c)
VPN
d)
MAC
93.
A ________ connects networks and routes data between them.
a)
Hub
b)
Switch
c)
Router
d)
Repeater
94.
A ________ extends the range of a wireless network.
a)
Hub
b)
Switch
c)
Router
d)
Repeater
95.
A ________ is a physical connection on a device for connecting cables.
a)
IP
b)
MAC
c)
Port
d)
VPN
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