Q1: What is meant by latency in the performance of a network? (6-9)

time data takes to travel from the source to the destination

The maximum rate that data can be transferred at

no. of errors found in a data packet after transmission

The route a packet takes when it is being transmitted

Q3: What is meant by a data packet? (6-9)

A unit of data that travels along a network

no. of errors found in data when it has been transmitted

The data a computer needs to connect to a network

connection point in a network that allows data to be shared

Q4: What is meant by a virtual network? (3-6)

Controlling computers and devices remotely

A network that is controlled by a central server

A network that is used only to share software

network that is built using only wireless connection points

Q5: Which of these is a benefit of virtual network? (6-9)

a higher level of security than other remote connections

no need for any hardware to connect a computer to a network

no need for any software to connect a computer to a network

stop any errors occurring in the transmission of data

Q6: Which of these is a correct definition of DNS? (6-9)

internet service that translates names into IP addresses

An internet service that is used to detect errors

internet service that stores data in large quantities

internet service that provides a messaging service

Q7: What is meant by hosting? (3-6)

service that allows users to put their website on the www

A service that creates websites for companies

A service that transmits data in a network

A service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses

Q8: What is cloud computing? (1-4)

Using the internet to access data and programs remotely

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

Q9: What problem can occur through using cloud computing? (3-6)

There can be privacy and security issues

hardware to be added to a company network to store data

Only a small amount of data can be stored

Only a small amount of software can be stored

Q10: Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing? (3-6)

reduce costs for a company, no additional hardware needs

reduce costs for a company, cloud computing is free

Data can be accessed anywhere without the internet

Data will always be more secure in a cloud computing system

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20 sec • 1 pt

Q1: What is a standalone computer? (1-4)

A computer that is not connected to a network

A computer that is being used as a server

A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it

A computer that is used by only one person

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Q2: Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN? (3-6)

It covers a wide geographical area

Computers connected together using leased line/satellite

Users can share files and peripherals

Data can only be transmitted at a very slow rate

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Q3: Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN? (3-6)

It covers a small geographical area

Normally has a lower bandwidth than a LAN

It is contained within one building

Users are not able to share files and peripherals

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Q4: Which of these statements is true? (3-6)

Client-server: A computer that provides networked services

A client-server network is cheap and easy to setup

A client-server network cannot be used to share files

Computers on a client-server network maintained separately

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Q5: Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-per network? (1-4)

In a large organisation

In a home

In a large office

Across several offices in a company

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Q6: Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network? (6-9)

Antivirus scans are run across all computers from a computer

Software updates are run on all computers from a computer

All computers can be maintained from one computer

Files and peripherals can be shared

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Q7: Which of these is the correct definition of a router? (1-4)

Forwards data packets along a network

Corrects errors that are found in data packets

type of transmission media that provides greatest bandwidth

A server within a network

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UNIT 1.4 NETWORKS

Q1: What is a standalone computer? (1-4)

Q2: Which of these is a characteristic of a LAN? (3-6)

Q3: Which of these is a characteristic of a WAN? (3-6)

Q4: Which of these statements is true? (3-6)

Q5: Where are you most likely to find a peer-to-per network? (1-4)

Q6: Which of these is a benefit of a peer-to-peer network? (6-9)

Q7: Which of these is the correct definition of a router? (1-4)

Q8: Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth? (6-9)

Q9: Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture? (6-9)

Q10: Which components are internal to a computer and required to connect to a network? (1-4)

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