Computer Networks for Kids: Learn About Connecting Computers

Question 1

In a computer network with multiple computers, which topology connects each computer to a central hub?

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Star

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Bus

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Ring

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Mesh

Question 2

Which one is NOT a way to connect computers in a network?

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Tree

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Bus

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Star

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Ring

Question 3

Which of these best describes a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

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A network that connects all the computers in a country

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A network that connects all the houses in a street

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A network that connects all the schools in a city

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A network that connects all the mobile phones in a city

Question 4

In a computer network, devices are connected in different ways called topologies. Which of these is NOT a type of network topology?

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Daisy Chain

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Bus

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Star

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Ring

Question 5

In a ring network, how are the computers arranged?

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In a circle, with each computer connected to the two computers next to it.

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In a line, with each computer connected to the computer in front of it and behind it.

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In a star shape, with each computer connected to a central hub.

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In a mesh shape, with each computer connected to every other computer.

Question 6

You want to connect your computer to your friend's computer next door. Which type of network should you use?

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LAN (Local Area Network)

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WAN (Wide Area Network)

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MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

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VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Question 7

In a school computer network, what physically connects all the computers and other devices?

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Cables

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Wireless internet connection

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Bluetooth

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School server

Question 8

In computer networking, what is the full form of LAN?

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Local Area Network

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Wide Area Network

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Metropolitan Area Network

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Personal Area Network

Question 9

To share files between computers in our school, what do we need to create?

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A network

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A software

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A printer

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A document

Question 10

How are the computers in your home connected so you can share files and play games together?

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LAN (Local Area Network)

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Internet

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Bluetooth

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USB cable

Question 11

In a star network, how do the computers connect?

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To a central hub through a single cable

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In a circular pattern, each computer linked to the next

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Wirelessly using Wi-Fi

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To a main computer that manages the others

Question 12

Name the three main types of computer networks.

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LAN, WAN, MAN

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Bus, Star, Ring

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TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP

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Router, Switch, Network Card

Question 13

Which device connects computers to share information and resources like games, movies, and printers?

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Router

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Monitor

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Printer

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Scanner

Question 14

What is a computer network?

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A group of computers connected to share information and resources like files, printers, and the internet.

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A single computer with different parts like a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

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A special program that helps you connect to the internet.

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A kind of cable that is used to connect computers.

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a type of computer network?

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Internet

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LAN (Local Area Network)

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WAN (Wide Area Network)

Question 16

Imagine you have a few computers at home. Which type of network would you use to connect them together?

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A network that connects computers within a small area, like your home

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A network that connects computers far away from each other

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A network that connects computers in a large city

Question 17

In a computer network, what allows two devices to communicate and share information?

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A wire or wireless signal

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A computer program

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A person

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A telephone line

Question 18

What is the main purpose of a network card?

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To connect a computer to a network

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To store files and programs

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To display images and videos on the screen

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To control the mouse and keyboard

Question 19

What do we call a group of computers that can communicate with each other?

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A computer network

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Computer software

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A computer part

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A printer

Question 20

What device connects computers to a network?

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Network card

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Printer

Question 21

In a computer network, which device connects each computer to the network?

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Network card

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Router

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Modem

Question 22

What is a group of interconnected computers called?

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A network

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The Internet

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A type of software

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A computer program

Question 23

In a computer network, which device connects different computers, allowing them to share information and resources?

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Router

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Printer

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Scanner

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Modem

Question 24

When we type a web address like 'www.example.com' into our browser, what is the main job of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

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To translate the address into a numerical code

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To check the spelling of the address

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To send an email to the website's owner

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To save the address so we don't have to type it again

Question 25

What is the term for a group of computers that are connected to each other?

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Network

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Team

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Group

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Pack

Question 26

You have several computers at home. How can you connect them so they can share files and play games together?

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Connect them using a network

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Connect them with a USB cable

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Install a software program on each computer

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Connect them to the internet

Question 27

Which device lets many computers share an internet connection?

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Router

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Printer

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Keyboard

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Mouse

Question 28

In a computer network, which device is responsible for sending data to different networks?

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Router

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Switch

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Network card

Question 29

What part of a computer allows it to connect to the internet or other computers on a network?

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Network card

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Keyboard

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Mouse

Question 30

In a computer network, which device allows different networks to communicate and exchange data?

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Router

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Printer

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Scanner

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Monitor

Question 31

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

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To connect computers and allow them to share information and access the internet.

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To store files and programs on the computer.

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To protect the computer from viruses and other threats.

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To speed up the computer's performance.

Question 32

In a computer network, which protocol is responsible for sending data between computers?

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TCP/IP

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DNS

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HTTP

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FTP

Question 33

In a computer network where computers are connected, which device helps send messages from one computer to another computer that might be connected in a different way?

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Router

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Hub

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Modem

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Switch

Question 34

You have a group of computers to connect. In a star network, how would you set them up?

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Connect each computer to a central device.

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Connect them in a straight line.

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Connect them in a circle.

Question 35

Which type of network connects computers and devices over a vast geographical area, such as countries or continents?

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 36

Which device in a computer network is used to print documents?

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Printer

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Router

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Modem

Question 37

Imagine you're at a party and you see a group of people standing in a circle, chatting. Which network topology does this represent?

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Ring

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Bus

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Tree

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Star

Question 38

You want to connect computers in different cities across the country. Which type of network would you use?

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WAN

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LAN

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MAN

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VPN

Question 39

To connect your computer to the internet, which device is necessary?

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Network Card

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Printer

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Webcam

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Monitor

Question 40

You have a group of computers at home that you want to connect. Which type of network would you use?

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 41

When you enter a website address into your browser, what does DNS stand for?

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Domain Name Server

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Download Name Server

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Data Name Server

Question 42

In a computer network, which device allows multiple computers to connect and share information?

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Router

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Printer

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Scanner

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Monitor

Question 43

When connecting a computer to a network, which device is used to create the physical connection?

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Network card

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Printer

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Scanner

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Webcam

Question 44

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

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To connect the computer to the network

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To protect data and programs

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To speed up the computer

Question 45

What device allows computers to communicate and share information over a network?

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Network card

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Printer

Question 46

What device lets a computer join a network and share information with other devices?

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Network card

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Modem

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Router

Question 47

Which of these is **not** a type of network topology that we have discussed in class?

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Triangle

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Bus

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Star

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Ring

Question 48

What is a group of computers and devices called when they are connected to share information and resources?

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A network

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A system

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A cluster

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A group

Question 49

Why is it important to use network monitoring tools to keep computer networks healthy and working well?

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To quickly find and fix any problems on the network

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To protect user information and files

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To prevent unauthorized access to the network

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To allow users to connect to the internet

Question 50

What's the main reason why devices on a network need IP addresses?

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To make sure each device has its own unique address.

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To let devices share information.

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To send and get emails.

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To keep files and data safe.

Question 51

What is the main difference between a network operating system (NOS) and a general-purpose operating system (like Windows)?

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NOS manages network resources like file sharing and security, while general-purpose operating systems do not.

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NOS can only be used on servers, while general-purpose operating systems can be used on both servers and personal computers.

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NOS is always free to use, while general-purpose operating systems must be purchased.

Question 52

What is network redundancy and how does it make a network more reliable?

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Having different ways for devices to connect, so if one way doesn't work, the others can be used instead.

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Adding more devices to a network to make it faster.

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Only needed for large networks, not small ones.

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Makes a network use less data and be faster.

Question 53

How can network latency affect the experience of playing an online game? Give an example to explain your answer.

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Network latency can cause delays in player actions, making it harder to respond to events in real time.

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Network latency has no impact on the gameplay.

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Network latency only affects the speed at which data is sent.

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Network latency only affects the graphics quality of online games.

Question 54

What's the key difference between a network switch and a router? When should you use each one?

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Switches connect devices within a network segment, while routers connect different network segments.

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Routers connect devices to the internet, while switches connect devices to each other.

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Switches and routers are the same devices with the same functions.

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Routers connect devices within a network segment, while switches connect devices to the internet.

Question 55

Why do we use network protocols?

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To make sure data gets sent correctly between computers

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To encrypt data so it can't be read

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To keep computers safe from viruses

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To speed up internet browsing

Question 56

What is the difference between wired and wireless networks?

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Wired networks use cables, while wireless networks don't

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Wireless networks are faster than wired networks

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Wired networks are more secure than wireless networks

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Wireless networks are cheaper than wired networks

Question 57

What is the cloud?

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A place to store your files and programs online

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A way to connect computers over the internet quickly

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A type of software that makes your computer faster

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A website that gives you free storage space

Question 58

You want to connect two computers at home to play games together. Which network topology is the best choice?

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Star topology

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Bus topology

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Ring topology

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Mesh topology

Question 59

Which type of network connects computers over a large geographical area, like a city or country?

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Local Area Network (LAN)

Question 60

When using information from the internet that belongs to someone else, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Always ask for permission first.

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It's okay to use information if it's available online.

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I can use it as long as I don't get caught.

Question 61

What's the most important job of network protocols?

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To make sure data travels smoothly across the network

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To keep bad guys from stealing your data

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To control all the computers on the network

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To save your special files and photos

Question 62

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

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Controlling the flow of data between devices

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Connecting multiple computers to the Internet

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Providing security for a network

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Storing data for a network

Question 63

Why is a network operating system (NOS) used instead of a regular operating system?

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NOS manages and controls network resources.

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NOS is faster than a regular OS.

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NOS is only used in large networks.

Question 64

What device is used to connect computers and other devices on a network?

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Router

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Printer

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Scanner

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Monitor