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Quiz on the basics of computer networks
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"Files can be shared between users" = an advantage of networks
True
False
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What is a Topology?
A type of clothing
A Drink
Something that connects to a Network
A Network layout
3
A ____ is a network limited to a small area, like a home or office, and is usually confined to a single building.
WAN
LAN
4
What area would best describe the range a LAN covers
Large Area, e.g Chantilly
Tiny Area, e.g. your desk
Huge Area, e.g. Washington, D.C.
Small Area, e.g. Westfield High School
5
What is one disdvantage of a Ring Topology
Difficult to identify problems
If a cable breaks the whole network goes down
Data travels in one direction (less collisions)
No Data Collisions
6
The term "Internet" is short for:
Connected net
Inter-network
It is not short for anything.
International Network of Things
7
Ms. Harrison's favorite superhero MOVIE is:
The Incredibles
The Avengers
Superman, The Movie
Spiderman
8
What can network computers share?
Hardware and Software
Hardware, Software and Data
Files and directories
Data
9
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
Last Action Network
Losing All Nachos
Local Australian Network
10
What type of topology does this diagram represent?
Mesh
Star
11
Which of the following is a disadvantage of Networks?
data is hard to backup
there is a danger of hacking
files can't be shared between users
large networks are easy to set up
12
Each computing device must be able to send data to the other computing devices.
True
False
13
The
Internet
itself is a type of
_____
because it covers the entire globe.
LAN
WAN
14
Everyone needs to be aware of Cybersecurity
True
False
15
What does WAN stand for?
Whales Also Network
Would Allow Nachos
Wise Area Network
Wide Area Network
16
A school network is usually a....
LAN
WAN
17
What is a network?
a single computer
a mobile phone
an atom
a number of computers linked together
18
What are the advantages of a Star Topology?
Very Reliable and good security
Expensive and hard to set up
Extra Hardware may be needed
Looks like a star
19
"There is a danger of hacking" = a disadvantage of Networks
True
False
20
Electrical connections (e.g. Ethernet)transmit signals via voltage or current.
False
True
21
What are most WAN's made up of?
thousands of wifi signals
Several LAN's connected together
one computer
one huge server
22
Which of the following is an advantage of Networks?
Software licences cannot be used on a network
There is no possibility of hacking
Files can be shared between users
Managing a large network is easy
