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MCQs from the OCR GCSE Computer Science - Networking Section
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1
What is meant by hosting? An internet service that....
creates websites for companies
transmits data in a network
allows users to make their website available on the web
translates alphabetic names into IP addresses
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What network has the server placed in the centre and the devices around it? (1-4)
Star
Ring
Mesh
Bus
3
Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN? (3-6)
Computers connected together by a leased line or a satellite
It covers a wide geographical area
Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate
Users can share files and peripherals
4
What is a benefit of a wired network over a wireless network? (7-9)
Data Transfer Speeds
Ease of access
Technical Knowledge needed
Cost
5
Which of these is a correct definition of DNS? - It is an Internet Service which...
translates web names into IP addresses
stores data in large quantities for different companies
provides a messaging service for users to communicate
is used to detect errors
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What is cloud computing?
storing and accessing data and programs over the internet
Using the internet to communicate with others
Storing large amounts of data on a single computer
Storing hard copies of data as a backup
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Which component is internal to a computer and is required to connect it to a network
Network Interface card
Wireless Access Point
Switch
Hub
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Which of these statements is true about client-server networks? (3-6)
cheap and easy to set up
central computer services the rest
cannot be used to share files
Each computer is maintained separately
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Which of these is the correct definition of a router? (1-4)
A server within a network
Corrects errors that are found in data packets
It provides the greatest bandwidth
Forwards data packets along a network
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Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture? (6-9)
Fibre optic
Coaxial
Plastic
Twisted pair cable
11
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
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Which if these terms refers to the maximum rate at which data can be transferred?
Error detection
Transmission media
Bandwidth
Packet switching
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Which term describes the physical layout of a Network? (1-4)
Topiary
Topology
Topping
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Which is a potential disadvantage of WiFi? (1-4)
Places it can be used in
ease of access
Security risks
Health and safety risks
15
Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing?
Users don't have to remember passwords
reduces costs as you dont need to buy hardware to store data
Data will always be more secure in a cloud computing system
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What is a benefit of a mesh network over a star network? (7-9)
Increased redundancy
Cabling is often easier to follow
It costs less to set up
It is more robust
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Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-per network? (1-4)
In a home
In a large organisation
Across several offices in a company
In a large office
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Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN? (3-6)
It is contained within one building
Users are not able to share files and peripherals
Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN
It covers a small geographical area
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What is meant by latency in the performance of a network?
time data takes to travel from the source to the destination
number of errors found in a data packet after transmission
The maximum rate that data can be transferred at
The route a packet takes when it is being transmitted
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1: What is a standalone computer? (1-4)
A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
A computer that is being used as a server
A computer that is used by only one person
A computer that is not connected to a network
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What is meant by a data packet?
errors found in data when it has been transmitted
The data a computer needs to connect to a network
A unit of data that travels along a network
connection point in a network that allows data to be shared
22
Which of these is not an advantage of a Network? (1-4)
Data can be shared across a range of users
Shared files and resources
User accounts can be created
Less vulnerable to hackers
23
Which of these is a benefit of virtual network?
stop errors occurring in the transmission of data
no need for hardware to connect a computer to a network
higher level of security than other remote connection
no need for software to connect a computer to a network
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Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network? (6-9)
Files and peripherals can be shared
All computers can be maintained from one computer
Antivirus scans are run across all computers from one
All updates are run across all computers from one
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Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth? (6-9)
Plastic
Twisted pair cable
Fibre optic
Coaxial
