ITBIS105 REVISION

Chapter 8: Networking and Internet Basics

Mr. YAQOOB SALMAN MOHAMED ALSLAIS

ysalslais@uob.edu.bh
True/False Questions
1- Computer networks are circuit switched networks
2- The Internet is the world’s largest network.
3- An intranet network allows employees of an organization to access their
files and network from any location.
4- A network adapter enables a computer to be part of the local area
network.
5- Fibre Optic cables make up the majority of the Internet’s backbone.

Multiple Choice Questions

1- The worldwide network of circuit-switched telephone lines is:
a. PSTN
b. HTTP
c. VPN
d. TCP/IP

2- A network that only consists of clients is called a(n):

a. Client only network
b. Client/Server Network
c. Peer to Peer (P2P)
d. Extranet

3- The _____ address is a unique hardware address for a network adapter.

a. IP
b. MAC
c. LAN
d. Wifi

4- A(n)__________ repeats a wireless networks signal to travel longer

distances.
a. Router
b. Hub
c. Switch
d. Repeater

Matching Questions
1- A(n)____________ is a rule or custom that governs how data is transferred in
a network.
2- ______ technology creates a secure, tamper resistant data tunnel
between two points on the Internet.
3- Smartphone owners can ___________ their smartphone with their
computer, using the phone as a modem to connect to the Internet.

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 4- A(n)__________ is a gathering point for the computers in a LAN to connect
and participate in the network and sending messages only to the correct
port.
5- The Internet is a _____ of routers and servers connected to one another st
multiple points

Switch mesh Protocol VPN latency

stack broadband ISP tether hub

Listing Questions
1- List the four types of networks based on their geographical range

2- List three examples of wireless technologies

3- List three types of Network Cables

4- List four types of Internet connections