YEAR 9 UNIT 1 COMPUTERS L3 - EXIT PASS

What type of network is the internet?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

What is the purpose of Domain Name Servers (DNS)?

• To store website content

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To provide internet access

• To secure network connections

What is an IP address?

• A type of network cable

• A unique identifier for a device on a network

• A software application for browsing the internet

• A security protocol for data encryption

What does ISP stand for?

• Internet Service Provider

• Internal Security Protocol

• International Satellite Programme

• Information Sharing Platform

What is the meaning of network security?

• The process of designing websites

• The protection of computer networks from unauthorised access or attacks

• The installation of software updates

• The sharing of files over a network

What is the primary function of antivirus software?

• To speed up internet connections

• To detect and remove malicious software (malware)

• To create backups of data

• To manage network traffic

What is a firewall?

• A device that connects computers to the internet

• A network security system that controls incoming and outgoing traffic

• A software for editing documents

• A type of computer virus

What is encryption in terms of data security?

• The process of deleting files permanently

• The conversion of information into a secure format

• The creation of user accounts

• The installation of hardware components

What is a VPN used for?

• To increase the speed of a computer

• To provide a secure connection over the internet

• To store large amounts of data

• To design websites

Who typically uses firewalls?

• Only government agencies

• Members of the public and corporate organisations

• Only educational institutions

• Only software developers