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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which one is an advantage to networking computers.
Data is easy to back up from a central server
Additional hardware is required to set up a network
Maintaining a network needs trained staff
All files can be accessed by anyone
- 2. Multiple Choice
What are two factors that affect network performance?
Data Traffic and bandwidth
Lag and Ping
Hardware and Software
RAM and Storage
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is a characteristic of a LAN?
Small geographical location such as a school or small office
Really cheap to set up
Uses fewer cables than a peer to peer network
Needs third party hardware
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is a characteristic of a WAN?
Uses third party hardware, cables or satellites
All computers are really close to each other
Suitable for a school or home network
Requires no technical skills to set up
- 5. Multiple Choice
Hospitals, banks and supermarkets are all linked using which network type?
WAN
LAN
BUS
WAP
- 6. Multiple Choice
What are the most common network configuration models?
Peer-to-peer and Client-Server
LAN and WAN
Star and Bus
WiFi and WAP
- 7. Multiple Choice
What network usage model is this?
Client-Server
Peer-to-peer
LAN
WAP
- 8. Multiple Choice
What network usage model is this?
Peer to peer
WAN
Client-Server
WAP
- 9. Multiple Choice
"Storage facilities are distributed across all computers" is a feature of which usage model?
Peer-to-Peer
Client-Server
WAN
WAP
- 10. Multiple Choice
"A central backing store is available to all computers" is a feature of which usage model?
Client-server
Peer-to-peer
LAN
WAN
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does NIC stand for?
Network Interface Computer
Network Interface Card
Network Intercom Controller
Network Interface Chip
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy do NICs do?Allow devices to control one anotherAllow devices to connect to a printerAllows devices to interface with one anotherAllow devices to connect to a network
- 13. Multiple Choice
What's this an image of?
A wireless NIC
A wireless computer
A motherboard
A graphics card
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat are most NICs built into nowadays?The CPUThe ROMThe RAMA PC's motherboard
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat does WAP stand for?Wired access pointWireless access protocolWireless access pointWide access point
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat does a WAP allow?Wireless devices to printWireless devices to join a networkWireless devices to operateDevices without wireless connectivity to join a network
- 17. Multiple Choice
What do WAPs transmit?
Micro waves
Gamma waves
Sound waves
Radio waves
- 18. Multiple ChoiceCompared to wired networks, how do wireless networks perform?Much better - they are cheaperMuch quicker - radio waves travel fasterSlower - radio waves can be interfered withBigger - they have a larger range
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes the function of a router?Receives Internet signal - shares signal with networkConnects the computers to the printerConnects the clients to the serverProtects the server from hackers and viruses
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich BEST describes the function of a switch?Connects printers together in a LANConnects devices together in a WANConnects devices together in a LANShares Internet connection on a LAN
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Ethernet cable used for?Connecting computers wirelesslyConnecting computers in WANsConnecting computers in one roomConnecting computers in LANs
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat's the problem with Ethernet cable?Ethernet cable is expensive compared to other cableSignal gains strength over longer distancesEthernet cable is slowSignal loses strength over longer distances
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is this an image of?Fibre optic cableEthernet cableCable carsCoaxial cable
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is fibre optics used for?
Wireless data transmission
Transmitting data over long distances, quickly
Transmitting data over LANs quickly
Transmitting data over short distances, quickly
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which device identifies whether a data packet is for your LAN or not?
Hub
Switch
Router
NIC
- 26. Multiple Choice
Connects multiple computers together in a network. Shares data between all computers
Router
Hub
Switch
NIC
- 27. Multiple Choice
Connects multiple computers together in a network. Only sends data to the specific computer address
Switch
Hub
NIC
Modem
- 28. Multiple Choice
All computers have Network Interface Cards built in...
True
False
- 29. Multiple Choice
The further apart the networked computers, the ............... the signal will become
Stronger
Weaker
- 30. Multiple Choice
If a hub or switch has more ports, more computers can be connected to the network...
True
False
- 31. Multiple Choice
If 2 computers try to send data packets at the same time there could be a .......
Data issue
Data crash
Data collision
Data conflict
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich device is more intelligent when sending data packets?SwitchHub
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is data split into before it is sent?PacketsSectionsPiecesSegments
- 34. Multiple Choice
What term is given to the time it takes for a data packet to get from sender to receiver?
Frequency
Latency
Bandwidth
Bitrate
- 35. Multiple Choice
The lower the latency, the better/faster the connection.
True
False
- 36. Multiple Choice
What is bandwidth?
The amount of data that can be carried at any one time
The diameter size of the cable
The speed that data packets can travel
The measurement of a file size
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