Networks Introduction Quiz
This quiz will test you knowledge of the basic concepts of computer networks
- 1.
What are analogue signals?
- A.
Individual electrical pulses
- B.
Continuous electrical waves
- C.
Bits grouped together into bytes
- D.
An expensive form of communication
Correct Answer
B. Continuous electrical waves -
- 2.
Which of the following is not a sending or receiving device?
- A.
Notebook
- B.
Tablet PC
- C.
Pager
- D.
Monitor
Correct Answer
D. Monitor -
- 3.
When connected in a network, computers are able to share which of the following?
- A.
Harware
- B.
Software
- C.
Electricty
- D.
Files
Correct Answer(s)
A. Harware
B. Software
D. Files -
- 4.
Which of the following are benefits of a network:
- A.
Reduce hardware and software costs
- B.
Easier to retrieve data located on another computer
- C.
Cheap to setup
- D.
Facilitate communication
- E.
Don't need training to use or setup
Correct Answer(s)
A. Reduce hardware and software costs
B. Easier to retrieve data located on another computer
D. Facilitate communication -
- 5.
When implementing a network, which of the following changes are likely to be needed:
- A.
Staff training
- B.
Employ IT staff
- C.
Move business locations
- D.
Make staff redundant
- E.
Purchase new hardware and/or software
Correct Answer(s)
A. Staff training
B. Employ IT staff
E. Purchase new hardware and/or software -
- 6.
Which of the following organisations would most likley require a networked computer system?
- A.
School
- B.
Farm
- C.
Milk bar
- D.
Gym
Correct Answer
A. School -
- 7.
Which of the following are examples of digital signals?
- A.
More reliable
- B.
Flexible
- C.
Compatible with digital systems
- D.
Requires less bandwidth
Correct Answer(s)
A. More reliable
B. Flexible
C. Compatible with digital systems -
- 8.
One disadvantage of an analogue siganal is?
- A.
Requires more bandwidth
- B.
Signals do not need to be converted to a computer recognisable form
- C.
Affected by random noise, leading to signal loss and distortion
- D.
More accurate
Correct Answer
C. Affected by random noise, leading to signal loss and distortion -
- 9.
Which of the following are web enabled devices?
- A.
Mainframes
- B.
Mobile phones
- C.
Monitors
- D.
GPS
- E.
Printers
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mainframes
B. Mobile phones
D. GPS -
- 10.
Efficiency can be measured in terms of:
- A.
Time
- B.
Accuracy
- C.
Clarity
- D.
Effort
- E.
Cost
Correct Answer(s)
A. Time
D. Effort
E. Cost -
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