Networks Assessment

1)      What is a computer network?

•        Two or more computers connected together

•        A single computer

•      A powerful computer that provides a service

• A set of rules

     Which term describes a set of rules that computers on a network use to communicate with one another?

• Method

• Protocol

• Instruction

• Conduct

Which of the below is a valid protocol for email addresses?

• & character must be used

• @ symbol must be used

• / character must be used

• * symbol must be used

This hardware device connects a number of computers together on a local network. This hardware device has ports that allow cables to be plugged in from each connected computer. What is the device?

• HUB

• Computer Network

• Network cable

• Router

What is the name of a piece of hardware that is used to connect different devices together? This hardware is often made up of a number of wires.

• Protocol

• HUB

• Network Cable

• Server

A common function of this hardware device is to join a home network to the internet via your internet service provider (ISP). What is the device?

• Router

• Server

• HUB

• Network Cable

This device is often described as a powerful computer that provides services. One example of a service that it can provide is shared access to files such as text, images, sound, or video. What is the device?

• Server

• Router

• HUB

• Protocol

Which one of the below is an example of a wired communication technology?

• 4G

• Network Cable

• WIFI

• Bluetooth

Which term describes the amount of data that can be moved from one point on a network to another point in a given time?

• Speed

• Flow

• Bandwidth

• Bits per second

Which of the activities below requires downloading information to your computer?

• Putting a video on YouTube

• Adding an image to social media

• Browsing a webpage

• Posting a comment on snapchat