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J277 - 1.3 Computer Networks Connections and Protocols
J277 - 1.3 Computer Networks Connections and Protocols
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Which if these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can be transferred?
Transmission media
Error detection
Packet switching
Bandwidth
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Which of these describes a MAC address?
Six sets of hexadecimal numbers between 00 and FF, separated with a colon
Eight groups of hexadecimal numbers between 0000 and FFFF
Six sets of numbers between 0 and 128, separated with a comma
Four sets of numbers between 0 and 255, separated with a full stop
3
Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-peer network?
Across several offices in a company
In a large organisation
In a home
In a large office
4
What network has the router or switch placed in the centre and the devices around it?
Ring
Mesh
Bus
Star
5
What is meant by a data packet?
A unit of data that travels along a network
A connection point in a network that allows data to be shared
The number of error found in data when it has been transmitted
The data a computer needs to connect to a network
6
Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth?
Fibre optic
Coaxial
Twisted pair cable
Plastic
7
What does SMTP stand for?
Server Mail Transfer Protocol
Server Mailing Transfer Procedure
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Simple Mail Transition Protocol
8
Which of these is the correct definition of a router?
Forwards data packets along a network
Corrects errors that are found in data packets
A type of transmission media that provides the greatest bandwidth
A server within a network
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What does HTTPS stand for?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Station
Hyper Text Protocol Secure
Hidden Text Transfer Protocol Station
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
10
Which of these Protocols deals with Email?
SMTP
FTP
POP
IMAP
11
Which term describes the physical layout of a Network?
Topiology
Toppology
Topping
Topology
12
Which of these describes an IPv4 address?
Six sets of numbers between 0 and 128, separated with a comma
Six sets of hexadecimal numbers between 00 and FF, separated with a colon
Eight groups of hexadecimal numbers between 0000 and FFFF
Four sets of numbers between 0 and 255, separated with a full stop
13
What is a standalone computer?
A computer that is not connected to a network
A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
A computer that is used by only one person
A computer that is being used as a server
14
What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol?
It makes the transfer of a webpages from the servers to the user’s device
It allows data to be communicated through a 4 Layer model
It is used to organise large files and process the HTML code on the web
It is used for email communication and sending emails
15
Which of these is not a Protocol?
HTTP
TCP/IP
DCHP
HTTPS
16
What is a benefit of a wired network over a wireless network?
Increased costs
Technical Knowledge needed
Easier to hack
Faster Data Transfer Speeds
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A client-server network is cheap and easy to set up
False
True
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A client-server network has a central computer that provides services to the rest of the network
False
True
19
What is the roles of a web client?
To control centralised access to website data including content and layout
To control which devices on a network are able to access the Internet
To request a specific web page from a web host and display the results
To allow the user to create their own web pages
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What is meant by latency in the performance of a network?
The route a packet takes when it is being transmitted
The number of errors that are found in a data packet after transmission
The maximum rate that data can be transferred at
The amount of time data takes to travel from the source to the destination
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Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network?
All computers can be maintained from one computer
Antivirus scans can be run across all computers from one computer
Files and peripherals can be shared
All software updates can be run across all computers from one computer
22
Which of these is a correct definition of DNS?
An internet service that is used to detect errors
An internet service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses
An internet service that stores data in large quantities for companies
An internet service that provides a messaging service for users
23
Which of these is a valid IPv4 address?
192.168.2.200
192.168.2.256
192.168.2.328
192.168.2.1000
24
Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN?
Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate
Computers are connected together using a leased line or a satellite
Users can share files and peripherals
It covers a wide geographical area
25
A client-server network cannot be used to share files
True
False
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Where is a MAC address stored?
In the computer
On the NIC
As a list in the router
In the modem
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Which is a feature of a Mesh network?
The Server is usually based in the middle of the network
The network uses terminators
Devices are dependent on a central sever.
Data can be transmitted from different devices simultaneously.
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What is the role of a web server?
To control which devices on a network are able to access the Internet
To allow the user to create their own web pages
To control centralised access to website data including content and layout
To request a specific web page from a web host and display the results
29
Which of these is not an advantage of a network?
Data can be shared across a range of users
Shared files and resources
User accounts can be created
Less vulnerable to hackers
30
Each computer on a client-server network is maintain separately
True
False
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Encryption is?
A message that is kept secret
A set of numbers used to replace letters in data that is transmitted
A key which is applied to data to scramble it
A secret code used to keep data safe
32
Which of these is not a Protocol?
IMAP
FTP
DNS
POP
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A MAC Address is usually displayed in..
Hexadecimal
Denary
Floats
Binary
34
Which of these components is internal to a computer and is required to connect the computer to a network?
Network Interface card
Switch
Wireless Access Point
Hub
35
Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture?
Fibre optic
Twisted pair cable
Coaxial
Plastic
36
The Encryption method used on Secure Internet transitions is called?
Public Code Encrypting
Public Key Encrypting
Private Key Encryption
Public Key Encryption
37
Why are standards important in networking?
They allow hardware and software to interact across different manufacturers
They provide paperwork for people who wouldn’t have anything else to do
They keep systems private so that other products can’t interact with them
They allow governments to maintain complete control over the Internet
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What is meant by hosting?
A service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses
A service that transmits data in a network
A service that creates websites for companies
A service that allows us to make their website available on the WWW
39
What problem can occur through using cloud computing?
Only a small amount of data can be stored
There can be privacy and security issues
Only a small amount of software can be stored
More hardware needs to be added to a company network to store data
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What does FTP stand for?
File Transfer Protocol
File Transferring Protocol
Flat Transfer Protoco
Flat Transfer Procedure
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What is a standard?
A unit of measurement
A person who standardises online content
A type of connection for a network cable
A set of rules for how something behaves or interacts
42
What is cloud computing?
Storing large amounts of data on a single computer
Storing hard copies of data as a backup
Using the internet to communicate with other users
Using the internet to store and access data and programs remotely
43
Which of these describes an IPv6 address?
Four sets of numbers between 0 and 255, separated with a full stop
Six sets of numbers between 0 and 128, separated with a comma
Six sets of hexadecimal numbers between 00 and FF, separated with a colon
Eight groups of hexadecimal numbers between 0000 and FFFF
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Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN?
It is contained within one building
It covers a small geographical area
Users are not able to share files and peripherals
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
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Which is an advantage of WiFi?
It is simple to join a WiFi network
Can use it in a range of ‘hard to reach’ locations making users more mobile
It reduces Health & Safety issues by removing wires
It can transmit signals over very long distances (> 1 mile)
