Networks and Communication: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 3 Computing

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a way to connect computers?

Accepted Answer

USB flash drives

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Ethernet cables

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

Question 2

What is the main purpose of an IP address?

Accepted Answer

To assign a unique address to each device connected to the internet.

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To protect personal information from unauthorized access.

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To store and manage important files and images.

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To regulate the flow of data across the internet.

Question 3

When you video call someone far away, sometimes the picture freezes or the sound gets choppy. Why might this happen?

Accepted Answer

The internet connection is not strong enough.

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The other person's computer is too slow.

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The other person's computer doesn't have enough storage space.

Question 4

What is cloud computing used for?

Accepted Answer

Storing and accessing data and software over the internet using other people's computers.

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Playing games in the clouds.

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Controlling the weather with your computer.

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Sending messages to people in other countries.

Question 5

Which of these methods allows devices to send and receive data simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Full-duplex

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Simplex

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Half-duplex

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a vital part of a computer network?

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Printers

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Computers

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Cables

Question 7

How does cloud computing help people share ideas and work together?

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It creates a shared space where people can access files and software from any device with an internet connection.

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It helps people stay connected through social media.

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It makes it easier to communicate using email and instant messaging.

Question 8

What is a computer network?

Accepted Answer

A group of computers connected by wires or wireless signals to share resources and information.

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A software program installed on your computer

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A way to send messages over the internet

Question 9

What is the internet?

Accepted Answer

A vast network that connects millions of computers worldwide, enabling communication and information sharing.

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A website where you can find information

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A type of computer virus

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A program you install on your computer to browse the web

Question 10

What is the World Wide Web?

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A part of the internet that contains websites

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A type of computer game

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A search engine

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A way to send messages

Question 11

What is a website?

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A collection of connected web pages that provide information or services.

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A type of computer program

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A way to send emails

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A search engine

Question 12

What is a web browser?

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A software program that allows you to access and view websites

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A type of computer game

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A search engine

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A way to send messages

Question 13

How do you get information on the internet?

Accepted Answer

Using a search engine like Google or Bing

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Asking a friend

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Looking it up in a book

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Sending an email to a website

Question 14

What is email?

Accepted Answer

A way to send messages, files, and information electronically over the internet

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A type of computer virus

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A website where you can find information

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A program you use to play games online

Question 15

What is a virus?

Accepted Answer

A harmful software program that can infect your computer and cause damage

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A type of software you use to write code

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A website where you can find games

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A way to send messages

Question 16

What is a group of connected computers called?

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A network

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A system

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A hub

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A cluster

Question 17

What do we call the global network of computers?

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The Internet

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The World Wide Web

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The Cloud

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The Matrix

Question 18

What is the difference between a server and a client?

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A server provides data and services, while a client accesses them.

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A client provides data and services, while a server accesses them.

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There is no difference between a server and a client.

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A server is a type of computer, while a client is a type of software.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To protect a network from unauthorized access

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To keep people out of a computer room

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To spread viruses

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To store data

Question 20

What is an email address?

Accepted Answer

A unique address for your email account

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The name of your email provider

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The subject of an email

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The body of an email

Question 21

What do you use to access websites?

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A web browser

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An email client

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A word processor

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A game console

Question 22

What is the difference between a website and a web page?

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A website is a group of related web pages, while a web page is a single document.

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A web page is a group of related websites, while a website is a single document.

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There is no difference between a website and a web page.

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A website is a type of software, while a web page is a type of hardware.

Question 23

Which device connects computers to a network?

Accepted Answer

Router

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Printer

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Scanner

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Microphone

Question 24

What is the name for the vast network of computers worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Internet

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Website

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Web page

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File server

Question 25

Why do you use a search engine?

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To find information on the internet

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To create a website

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To play games

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To send emails

Question 26

Which is NOT a type of computer network?

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RAM

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LAN

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WAN

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VAN

Question 27

What happens when a network gets too busy and slow?

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Congestion

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Bandwidth

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Latency

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Packet loss

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a way to connect computers?

Accepted Answer

Telephone call

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

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USB

Question 29

What is the name of the big network of computers all over the world?

Accepted Answer

Internet

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World Wide Web

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Intranet

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Extranet

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a good thing about using a computer network?

Accepted Answer

Getting viruses

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Sharing files

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Playing games together

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Controlling other computers from a distance

Question 31

What's the difference between a LAN and a WAN?

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LANs are smaller and WANs are bigger

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LANs use wires and WANs use wireless

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LANs are for homes and WANs are for businesses

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LANs are faster than WANs

Question 32

What's the difference between a website and a web page?

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A website is a group of web pages, while a web page is a single page

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A web page is a group of websites, while a website is a single page

Question 33

What is the name of the vast network of computers connected globally?

Accepted Answer

Internet

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World Wide Web

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Intranet

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LAN

Question 34

What does a web address, also known as a URL, do?

Accepted Answer

Identifies a specific website on the internet

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To send an email

Question 35

What does the term 'bandwidth' mean in the context of networks?

Accepted Answer

The speed of the internet connection

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The number of computers connected to the network

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The size of the files being transferred

Question 36

What's the difference between a router and a modem?

Accepted Answer

A router connects devices to a network, while a modem connects the network to the internet

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A modem connects devices to a network, while a router connects the network to the internet

Question 37

What is the name of the communication protocol that lets us browse websites on the internet?

Accepted Answer

HTTP

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FTP

Question 38

What is a network?

Accepted Answer

A group of computers connected together to share resources and information.

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A way to send messages over long distances.

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A type of computer program.

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A device that allows computers to talk to each other.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a type of network?

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Interstellar Area Network (IAN)

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 40

What is the internet?

Accepted Answer

A worldwide network of computers.

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A type of computer virus.

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A website on the World Wide Web.

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A way to send emails.

Question 41

What is the purpose of a web browser?

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To view web pages

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To send emails

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To play games

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To create documents

Question 42

What is the difference between a router and a modem?

Accepted Answer

A modem connects computers to the internet, while a router connects computers to each other.

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A router connects computers to the internet, while a modem connects computers to each other.

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A router is a type of modem.

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A modem is a type of router.

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a type of network?

Accepted Answer

Printer

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LAN

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WAN

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MAN

Question 44

What is the World Wide Web?

Accepted Answer

A group of websites

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A program to browse the internet

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A way to send messages online

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A network of computers

Question 45

What does an IP address do?

Accepted Answer

Identifies a computer on the internet

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Sends email

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Stores files

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Creates a website

Question 46

What is the difference between the internet and an intranet?

Accepted Answer

The internet is public, while an intranet is private

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An intranet is public, while the internet is private

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They are the same thing

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An intranet is only available on phones

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

Controls the flow of data between networks

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Connects computers within a network

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Provides access to the internet

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Stores files and data

Question 48

Which of these is a way to communicate with someone over the internet?

Accepted Answer

Email

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Telephone

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Face-to-face conversation

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Morse code

Question 49

What is the World Wide Web?

Accepted Answer

A collection of interconnected web pages

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A type of computer software

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A way to send messages over the internet

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A social media platform

Question 50

What is the primary purpose of a web browser?

Accepted Answer

To display websites

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To create websites

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To send emails

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To play games

Question 51

Which of these is a common file format for images?

Accepted Answer

.jpg

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.doc

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.mp3

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.txt

Question 52

What is the cloud?

Accepted Answer

A way to store data and access it from anywhere

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A type of weather formation

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A computer game

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A social media platform

Question 53

Which of these is not a device that connects to a network?

Accepted Answer

Book

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Computer

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Phone

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Printer

Question 54

What is the name of the system that allows computers to talk to each other?

Accepted Answer

Network

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Internet

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Software

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Protocol

Question 55

What is the difference between the internet and a network?

Accepted Answer

The internet is a big network that connects many smaller networks.

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The internet is a type of network.

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The internet is not connected to any computers.

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A network is always bigger than the internet.

Question 56

Which of these websites can you use to send emails?

Accepted Answer

Gmail

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Facebook

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Twitter

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Minecraft

Question 57

What do the letters URL stand for?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Resource Locator

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Useful Readable Link

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Unique Resource Link

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Unified Readable Link

Question 58

What picture shows you that your computer is connected to a network?

Accepted Answer

A globe

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A monitor

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A keyboard

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A mouse

Question 59

What is a computer network?

Accepted Answer

A group of computers that are connected to each other so that they can share resources and exchange information.

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A single computer that can access multiple websites.

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A special type of software that allows computers to talk to each other.

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A device that connects computers to the internet.

Question 60

Which of these is NOT a way to connect computers together?

Accepted Answer

USB drive (as it is a storage device, not a network connection method)

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Ethernet cable

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

Question 61

How do computers communicate with each other over a network?

Accepted Answer

By sending electrical signals through cables or using radio waves (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth).

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By using radio waves only.

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By sending messages through email only.

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By connecting directly to each other with no intermediary device or medium.

Question 62

What is an email?

Accepted Answer

A message that is sent electronically over a network, typically consisting of text, images, or other attachments.

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A type of website.

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A file that is stored on a computer.

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A software program used for sending messages.

Question 63

What is a web page?

Accepted Answer

A document that is displayed in a web browser, typically containing text, images, and interactive elements.

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A type of website.

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A file that is stored on a web server.

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A program that allows you to access the internet.

Question 64

What is a chat room?

Accepted Answer

A virtual space online where multiple people can communicate with each other in real-time using text or voice messages.

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A type of website where you can post messages.

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A software program used for sending instant messages.

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A device that allows you to connect to the internet.