Intro to Computer Networks - Crash Course

Intro to Computer Networks - Crash Course

Assessment

Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT)

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Regina Smith

FREE Resource

9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a network?

To store data on a single device

To allow two or more devices to communicate

To create vibrations in the air for communication

To power electronic devices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common device used to build a home network that allows multiple devices to communicate?

A desktop computer

A printer

A wireless router

A laptop

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does LAN stand for in networking?

Large Area Network

Local Access Node

Local Area Network

Linked Area Node

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component in a computer acts like the "ear" and "mouth" for communication in a network?

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Network Interface Card (NIC)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

Are you enjoying the video lesson?

Yes

No

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary characteristic of a MAC address?

It is used for routing between networks

It is unique to each network interface card

It changes dynamically based on network conditions

It is assigned by the Internet Service Provider

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of a MAC address?

32 bits

48 bits

64 bits

128 bits

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a computer sends a message on a shared network medium, how do other computers on that medium handle the message?

Only the intended recipient receives and processes the message

All computers receive the message, but only the intended recipient processes it

All computers ignore the message unless it's a broadcast

Only the sender and receiver are aware of the message

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of network communication, what is the main difference between Collision Detection (CD) and Collision Avoidance (CA)?

CD is used in wired networks, while CA is used in wireless networks

CD detects collisions after they occur, while CA attempts to prevent them before they occur

CD is a newer technology than CA

CD allows multiple devices to transmit simultaneously, while CA does not