Y3 - Computer Systems and Networks - Connecting Computers

1. Two stars are input into a process machine and four are output. What process has taken place?

• Three stars have been created
• The stars have been made bigger
• One star has been taken away
• The stars have doubled in quantity

2. Which of these is a digital device?

• A: A lamp
• B: A laptop
• C: A pencil sharpener
• D: A bicycle

3. Which of these is an input device?

• A: Microphone
• B: Speaker
• C: Lights
• D: Printer

4. Which of these is an output device?

• A: Mouse
• B: Button
• C: Monitor
• D: Keyboard

5. Which of these is both an input and output device?

• A: Monitor
• B: Lights
• C: Touchscreen
• D: Microphone

6. Think about the difference between painting on paper, and painting using a computer. Which of these can you only do using a paint program on a computer?

• Undo your previous mark
• Use lots of colours
• Choose a bigger brush
• Show your work to your friends

7. What does a network switch do?

• It sends information to wireless devices
• It passes information from one computer to another
• It reads messages
• It makes computers work faster

8. Why is it a good idea to save work on a server?

• Files can be opened on different computers
• It’s easier to save work
• It makes your computer work better
• It saves money

9. Which of these lets you connect a wireless device to a network?

• A: A switch
• B: A server
• C: A wireless access point
• D: A personal computer

10. Why is it useful to have a printer connected to a network?

• To save paper
• So that people can share it
• For a network connection to work
• So that there are not as many wires