Networking Elements: GCSE 9-1

What type of network?

• Ring

• Star

• Mesh

• Bus

Which is a feature of a mesh network

• Data can be transmitted from many devices simultaneously

• Devices are dependent on a central server

• The network has to use terminators

• The server only connects directly with computers

Which of these is not an advantage of networking

• Sharing of files and resources

• Less vulnerable to hackers

• Connecting many users over wide areas

• Centrally making user accounts

What is a disadvantage of WiFi

• It can reach far away difficult places

• They are easy to join

• It is more cost effective

• The removal of wires makes health and safety improvements

• None of these

Encryption is?

• A secret code

• A key which is applied to data to scramble it

• Replacing numbers with letters in data that gets transmitted

• Converting binary into Hexadecimal for data sharing

Secure Internet transactions use what

• Public key encryption

• Public code encryption

• Public key Algorithm

• Private key encryption

Encryption requires a key

• True

• False

What describes the physical layout of a network

• Tooplogy

• Topping

• Topology

• Cartography

What is a benefit of a wired network over a wireless network

• Costs more

• More complex

• Easier to hack

• Fast data transfer

What is a benefit of a mesh network over a star network

• Cabling is easier to follow

• Increased redundancy

• Only one server is needed

• You can use many servers with all devices