Year 9 - Internet quiz

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Local Access Network

• Load Area Norad

• Local Area Net

What is the missing word?

_________ technology uses radio signals for connectivity

• Wired

• Wireless

• Ethernet

• Intranet

Answer explanation

wireless and bluetooth use radio signals for connectivity.

Which data transmission method do fiber optic cables use?

• radio

• electrical

• light

• heat

Answer explanation

Fiber optic means light. Many ethernet cables use fiber optic tech which means faster data transmission speeds

In terms of security, a wired connection is more secure than a wireless connection.

• True

• False

This is a company that allows you to connect to the Internet

• ISP

• IPS

• ISS

• PSI

Answer explanation

ISP = Internet service provider. For example TRUE or AIS.

Refers to how fast you can send information from your computer to another device / server on the internet.

• Upload speed

• Download speed

• Latency (ping)

Every computer or laptop that needs to connect to the Internet must have this hardware installed. What is it?

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• Router

• Hub

• MAC address

This network hardware upholds the task of forwarding data packets to their destination using the most efficient route.

• Router

• Bridge

• NIC

• Modem

All nodes in this network topology are connected directly to a central cable known as the backbone.

• Bus network topology

• Mesh network topology

• Star network topology

• Hybrid network topology

Look at the picture and enter the name of this network topology.