Year 9 Base Assessment

What is a network?

• A single computer

• Two or more computers connected together

• 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

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

• Network

• Network Cable

• Router

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?

True or False.
Bandwidth describes the amount of data that can be moved from one point on a network to another point in a given time.

• True

• False

Which of the activities below requires downloading information to your computer?(select all that apply)

• Accepting Cookies on a website

• Sending an email

• Browsing a web page

• Deleting a file on your local computer

Computing is all about problem solving.
Why is an important part of problem solving listening to all instructions and understanding them before starting any work?

Often when working on a project, it isn't enough to have technical skills.

"Team Work" is an essential personal skill (known as a soft skill) required.

Give 3 other personal skills that are essential when working as part of a team.

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

• Putting a Video on YouTube

• Adding an image to a post on your social media feed

• Browsing a web page

• Posting a comment on Snapchat

When using anti-virus software to protect against viruses, it just needs to be installed and you never need to worry about being attacked by viruses ever again.

Explain why this is statement is FALSE.