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Networks /
Protocols and IP addresses
Wired and wireless
The Internet
Exploring the World Wide Web (WWW)
100

List 3 of components of a network...


  • router
  • server
  • client
100

What is a network protocol? 


A set of rules that allows devices to communicate

100

If you want a more secure and stable connection for online gaming, what would you use? 

  • wireless connection
  • wired connection
  • Bluetooth connection
  • wired connection
100

What is the main difference between the internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)?

  • The internet is a global network of networks, while the WWW is a service.
  • The internet is used for communication, while the WWW is used for entertainment.
  • The internet is wireless, while the WWW is wired.
  • The internet is faster than the WWW.
  • The internet is a global network of networks, while the WWW is a service.
100

Why is it important to use websites with "HTTPS" when you're giving them personal information like your address or password? (Tick 1 correct answer)

  • it stops hackers from stealing your information while it's being sent
  • it makes the website load faster
  • it makes sure the website looks nice and professional
  • it prevents your computer from getting a virus


  • it stops hackers from stealing your information while it's being sent
200

What is the function of a server in a computer network? 

  • to provide services to other devices on the network
200

What could happen if a website address doesn't follow the correct protocol?


The web page will not load


200

What does it mean when an online video is "buffering"? 

  • The video is being downloaded too quickly.
  • The video is being processed too slowly.
  • There is not enough bandwidth when connecting to the internet.
  • The video file is corrupted.
  • There is not enough bandwidth when connecting to the internet.
200

Which of the following are ways that data can be transmitted over the internet? (Tick

correct answers)

  • fibre-optic cables
  • satellites
  • microwave links
  • lasers
  • fibre-optic cables
  • satellites
  • microwave links
200

What is a data packet? (Tick 1 correct answer)

  • a set of rules for how devices communicate
  • a complete web page, ready to be displayed in your browser
  • a small chunk of data that is part of a larger message
  • an error message sent when something goes wrong on the internet
  • a small chunk of data that is part of a larger message
300

What is the main purpose of a router in a computer network?

  • to connect different networks together and direct data between them
300

What is the main reason why computers need protocols when communicating over a network? 

  • to ensure that data is sent to the correct device in the correct format
300

Which of the following online activities typically requires the highest bandwidth? 

  • reading an online news article
  • checking the weather forecast
  • playing a multiplayer online game
  • sending an email
  • playing a multiplayer online game
300

Which of the following statements about the World Wide Web (WWW) is true? (Tick 1 correct answer)

  • The WWW is another name for the internet.
  • The WWW is a collection of web pages that can be accessed through a web browser.
  • The WWW does not require the internet to function.
  • The WWW is only used for social media.
  • The WWW is a collection of web pages that can be accessed through a web browser.
300

HTTP is a protocol that allows web browsers to request a web page from what piece of network hardware? 


  • web server
400

Which type of cable uses light pulses to transmit data?

  • fiber-optic cable
400

What is an IP address?  

A unique number assigned to a device on a network

400

Which of these is a disadvantage of wireless networks? 

  • higher bandwidth
  • more secure
  • lower bandwidth
  • no trailing wires
  • lower bandwidth
400

What is an example of an internet service that allows you to store files and access them from anywhere? (Tick 1 correct answer)

  • email
  • cloud storage
  • instant messaging
  • VoIP
  • cloud storage
400

Which of the following are included in a header of a data packet? (Tick 3 correct answers)

  • source address
  • total number of packets
  • data being transmitted
  • packet sequence number
  • source address
  • total number of packets
  • packet sequence number
500

What are benefits of having computers connected in a network? 


  • sharing resources like printers
  • easy communication between users
  • flexibility in accessing files from different devices
500

Which of the following is a valid IP address format? 

a) 192.168.25.1

b)192-168-25-1

c) 192.168.25

d) 192.168.25.256

a
500

What is bandwidth? 


  • the amount of data that can be transferred in a given time
500

What is VoIP used for? 


  • making voice and video calls over the internet
500

Which of the following best describes the internet of things (IoT)? (Tick 1 correct answer)

  • a collection of websites connected through hyperlinks
  • a network of connected devices, such as smart speakers and lights
  • a type of programming language used to create websites
  • a network that only connects smartphones and computers
  • a network of connected devices, such as smart speakers and lights