Year 9 Set 2 Summative Assessment Term 2.2 2024 - 2025

What is a computer network?

• A group of computers connected to each other to share resources

• A single computer storing data

• A program for creating websites

• A device used to connect printers to computers

Which of the following is a benefit of computer networks?

• Decreased communication speed

• Easier sharing of resources

• Increased storage for data

• Limited access to the internet

Which hardware device is used to connect multiple computers in a network?

• Router

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• CPU

Fill in the blank: A (a)   allows devices to communicate over a network by forwarding data packets.

Which of the following is a wireless device used to connect a computer to the internet?

• Ethernet cable

• Wi-Fi adapter

• Monitor

• Hard drive

What does the acronym LAN stand for?

• Large Area Network

• Local Area Network

• Long-range Network

• Limited Area Network

What is the primary function of a switch in a network?

• To connect computers to the internet

• To direct data to the correct destination in a network

• To store data for later use

• To monitor internet traffic

What is a high-level programming language?

• A language that communicates directly with the computer's hardware

• A language that is closer to human languages and easier to understand

• A language used only for scientific computations

• A language that is used for encryption

Which of the following is an example of a low-level programming language?

• Python

• Assembly

• Java

• HTML

What is a characteristic of low-level programming languages?

• They are easy for humans to understand

• They are very close to machine code

• They require less memory than high-level languages

• They are used for creating websites