YEAR 7 MID-TERM ASSESSMENT

What is an IP address used for?

• Identifying a website

• Connecting a printer to a computer

• Identifying a device on a network

• Securing a Wi-Fi connection

What is the main difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

• IPv6 is faster than IPv4

• IPv6 uses a 128-bit address, while IPv4 uses a 32-bit address

• IPv4 is more secure than IPv6

• IPv6 is only used for local networks

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

• Assigning IP addresses to users

• Storing website content

• Converting domain names into IP addresses

• Controlling internet speed

Which of the following is NOT a component of a URL?

• Domain name

• Protocol

• File system

• Path

Why do we use URLs instead of IP addresses?

• URLs are easier to remember

• URLs are faster than IP addresses

• IP addresses do not work on modern computers

• URLs prevent hackers from accessing websites

What happens first when a user enters a URL in a web browser?

• The web page loads instantly

• The DNS translates the domain name into an IP address

• The website sends data to the user’s computer

• The ISP assigns a new IP address

Which of the following is a type of DNS record?

• IP Record

• MAC Record

• A Record

• HTTP Record

Which DNS record is used for mail servers?

• A Record

• MX Record

• CNAME Record

• TXT Record

What does DNS caching help with?

• Reducing the number of DNS lookups

• Increasing internet speed by skipping encryption

• Preventing all network errors

• Allowing users to change their IP addresses

What security risk is associated with DNS?

• DNS Spoofing

• IP Duplication

• HTTP Interference

• URL Masking