What is cloud computing?

Using the internet to store and access data and programs remotely

What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol?

It transfers webpages from servers to clients

Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN?

Users can share files and peripherals

Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing?

Reduce costs for company. They do not need hardware to store data.

Which is NOT true about WiFi?

It can transmit signals over very long distances (> 1 mile)

What problem can occur through using cloud computing?

There can be privacy and security issues

Which is a feature of a Mesh Network?

Data can be transmitted from all devices simultaneously.

Which of these is a correct definition of DNS?

An internet service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses

What is a standalone computer?

A computer that is not connected to a network

Which of these statements is true?

Client-server network has central computer providing services to network

Why are standards important in networking?

To allow hardware and software to interact across different manufacturers

What is the roles of a web client?

To request a specific web page from a web host and display the results

Which of these describes an IPv4 address?

Four sets of numbers between 0 and 255, separated with a full stop

what does HTTPS stand for

Hypertext transfer protocol secure

A key which is applied to data to scramble it

Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network?

Files and peripherals can be shared

What is meant by latency in the performance of a network?

Amount of time data takes to travel from source-destination

Which of these describes a MAC address?

Six sets of hexadecimal numbers between 00 and FF, separated with a colon

Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN?

Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN

What is meant by hosting?

Service allows individuals/companies make websites on WWW

What is the role of a web server?

To control centralised access to website data including content and layout

Which of these is the correct definition of a router?

Forwards data packets along a network

A set of rules for how something behaves or interacts

What is meant by a data packet?

A unit of data that travels along a network

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1
Where is a MAC address stored?
On the NIC
As a list in the router
In the computer
In the modem
2
A MAC Address is usually displayed in..
Floats
Denary
Binary
Hexadecimal
3
What is cloud computing?
Storing large amounts of data on a single computer
Using the internet to store and access data and programs remotely
Storing hard copies of data as a backup
Using the internet to communicate with other users
4
What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol?
It organises and processes HTML code for large files
It transfers webpages from servers to clients
It is used for email communication and sending emails
It allows data to be communicated through a 4 Layer model
5
Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN?
It covers a wide geographical area
Computers connected using a leased line/satellite
Users can share files and peripherals
Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate
6
Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing?
Data can be accessed anywhere as internet connection is not required
Cheapest option as the company does not have to pay for cloud computing
Reduce costs for company. They do not need hardware to store data.
Data will always be more secure in a cloud computing systemm
7
Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth?
Twisted Pair cable
Coaxial
Fibre Optic
Plastic
8
Which is NOT true about WiFi?
It reduces Health & Safety issues by removing wires
It is simple to join a WiFi network
It can transmit signals over very long distances (> 1 mile)
Makes users more mobile
9
What Does FTP Stand For?
Forward Transport Protocol
For The People
File Transport Protocol
File Transfer Protocol
10
Which term describes the physical layout of a Network?
Toppology
Topping
Topiology
Topology
11
What problem can occur through using cloud computing?
More hardware needs to be added to a network to store data
Only a small amount of software can be stored
Only a small amount of data can be stored
There can be privacy and security issues
12
Which is a feature of a Mesh Network?
Data can be transmitted from all devices simultaneously.
The Server is usually based in the middle of the network
Devices are dependent on a central sever.
The network uses terminators
13
Which of these is not a Protocol?
FTP
IMAP
POP
DNS
14
Which of these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can be transferred?
Bandwidth
Error Detection
Transmission Media
Packet Switching
15
Which of these is NOT an advantage of a Network?
Shared files & resources
Data can be shared across a range of users
User accounts can be created
Less vulnerable to hackers
16
Which of these is a correct definition of DNS?
An internet service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses
An internet service that stores data in large quantities for different comp
An internet service that is used to detect errors
Internet service that provides a messaging service for users to communicate
17
What is a standalone computer?
A computer that is used by only one person
A computer that is not connected to a network
A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
A computer that is being used as a server
18
Which of these statements is true?
A client-server network cannot be used to share files
Client-server network has central computer providing services to network
Each computer on a client-server network is maintain separately
A client-server network is cheap and easy to set up
19
What network has the router or switch placed in the centre and the devices around it?
Star
Mesh
Bus
Ring
20
Why are standards important in networking?
They allow governments to maintain complete control over the internet
They provide paperwork for people who wouldn't have anything else to do
To allow hardware and software to interact across different manufacturers
They can help keep systems private
21
Which of these components is internal to a computer and is required to connect the computer to a network?
Wireless Access Point
Network Interface Card
Switch
Hub
22
Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-peer network?
An office
In the home
A school
Multiple office blocks
23
Which of these Protocols does NOT deal with Email?
FTP
SMTP
IMAP
POP
24
What is the roles of a web client?
To request a specific web page from a web host and display the results
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 allow the user to create their own web pages
25
What is a benefit of a wired network over a wireless network?
Increased costs
Easier to hack
Technical Knowledge needed
Faster Data Transfer Speeds
26
Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address?
192.168.2.328
192.168.2.200
192.168.2.256
192.168.2.1000
27
Which of these describes an IPv4 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
28
What does SMTP stand for?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
See Me To Play
Some Midgets Travel Pepsi
Sweaty Men Talk People
29
what does HTTPS stand for
Hypertext transfer protocol secure
Hypertext transfer protocol security
Hypertext transfer protocol secret
Hypertext transfer protocol secured
30
Encryption is?
A key which is applied to data to scramble it
A message that is kept secret
A secret code used to keep data safe
A set of numbers used to replace letters in data transmitted
31
Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network?
Files and peripherals can be shared
Antivirus scans can run across all computers from 1 computer
Software updates run across all computers from 1 computer
All computers can be maintained from 1 computer
32
What is meant by latency in the performance of a network?
Amount of time data takes to travel from source-destination
Number of errors found in a data packet after transmission
Maximum rate that data can be transferred at
The route a packet takes when it is being transmitted
33
Which of these describes a MAC 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
34
Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN?
It covers a small geographical area
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
35
What is meant by hosting?
Service allows individuals/companies make websites on WWW
Service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses
A service that transmits data in a network
A service that creates websites for companies
36
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 request a specific web page from a web host and display the results
To control centralised access to website data including content and layout
37
Which of these is the correct definition of a router?
Forwards data packets along a network
A server within a network
Corrects errors that are found in data packets
Transmission media providing the greatest bandwidth
38
What is a standard
A unit of measurement
A type of connection for a network cable
A person who standardises online content
A set of rules for how something behaves or interacts
39
Which of these is not a Protocol?
HTTPS
HTTP
DCHP
TCP/IP
40
Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture?
Plastic
Twisted pair cable
Coaxial
Fibre optic
41
What is meant by a data packet?
The data a computer needs to connect to a network
Connection point in a network that allows data to be shared
A unit of data that travels along a network
Number of errors found in data when it's been transmitted

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