Answer key Revised Excel In Computer Applications – 9

Chapter : 4
1 Computer Networking

THINK AND ANSWER

Part-A : Multiple Choice Questions (Tick the correct option)

Ans. : 1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (b)

Part-B : Very Short Answer Type Questions

Ans-1 : A computer network is an interconnected group of independent computers or devices.
Ans-2 : In a network, a communication channel is used to transfer signals and data.
Ans-3 : Scanner
Ans-4 : A modem is a device that connects a computer system to the Internet using telephone or cable lines. Modem stands
for Modulator-Demodulator. Modulation is the process of converting digital signals of computer to analog signals
(like in telephone) and demodulation is the process of converting analog signals to digital signals.
Ans-5 : Network Interface Card (NIC) is a small piece of hardware device that helps the workstation to be connected to the
network and communicate with other computers. Every NIC provides a unique physical address to the computer
which helps it to be identified in the network.
Ans-6 : Ethernet Twisted pair, Coaxial cables and Optical fibres
Ans-7 : Bluetooth, Infrared and Wi-Fi
Ans-8 : Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)

Part-C : Short Answer Type Questions

Ans-1 : A network helps share hardware resources like printers, modems, etc. Everybody can share the same printer in an
office instead of each user having an independent one. This increases cost effectiveness.
Ans-2 : By sharing hardware devices like printers, scanners, webcames, modems, the need for separate peripheral is avoided
to make it more cost effective. Communicating over a network saves time as the e-mail/message reaches almost
immediately as we send it. E-mails are also much cheaper than using traditional methods like telephones or faxes.
Ans-3 : The advantages and disadvantages of optical cables are :
Advantages
(a) The optic fibre has a much greater bandwidth than the metal wire. This means that they can carry more data.
(b) There is no signal attenuation, so it is used in long distance transmission.
(c) Signals are not affected by interference.
(d) Fibre optic cables are much thinner and lighter than metal wires.
(e) Data can be transmitted digitally.
Disadvantages
(a) It is quite expensive compared to other wired media.
(b) They are more fragile than wire and are difficult to splice(joining two pieces of cable by weaving the strands of
each into the other).
Ans-4 : Telephone
Ans-5 : Features of Bluethooth
™™ A new global standard for data and voice.
™™ It uses radio technology.
™™ Small-form, Robust and easy to use.
™™ Eliminates cables and has adhoc networking abilities.

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 ™™ Low Power, Low range, Low Cost network devices.
™™ Bluetooth signals can penetrate walls or other obstructions.
Ans-6 : HTTP : The Hypertext Transfer Protocol is an application-level protocol with the lightness and speed necessary for
distributed,hypermedia information system. The HTTP protocol consists of two distinct items:- the set of requests
from browers to servers and the set of responses going back on the other way.
FTP : FTP is the simplest and most secure way to exchange files over the internet. FTP is most commonly used to
download a file from a server using internet or to upload a file to a server.
Sharing of files from one system to another is encountered with some problems such as two systems have different
directory structure, different file naming conventions . All these problems are solved by FTP.
Ans-7 : Advantages of Wi-Fi : Mobility, Flexibility, Reliability and Speed.
Limitations of Wi-Fi : Interference, High power consumption and limited range.

Part-D : Long Answer Type Questions

Ans-1 : Some applications of Internet are :
™™ One can search for any information on the Internet.
™™ Electronic mail, voice mail, online chatting are all methods of faster and cheaper means of communication.
™™ We can meet people through the web.
™™ Online games, quizzes, music, movies and videos etc are all available through the Internet.
™™ Like minded people can form groups together to discuss topics of Internet.
™™ Banking, advertising, buying, selling are all transactions through the web. This is called E-commerce.
Ans-2 :
Twisted Pair Coaxial Cable
1. Thin, flexible cable 1. Thick cable
2. Less cost 2. Expensive than twisted pair
3. Signal attenuation is high 3. Signal attenuation is less
4. Mainly used in telephones 4. Mainly used in cable TV

Ans-3 : Some Application Areas of Multimedia
1. Education : Multimedia is used to produce computer-based training courses (popularly called CBTs) and
reference books like encyclopedia.
2. Engineering : Computer simulations are used for anything from entertainment to training such as military,
industrial training and aircraft flying. 3-D effects create a great impact on all the fields.
3. Medicine and Scientific Research : Multimedia are mainly used for modeling and simulation in scientific
research. Doctors can use it for training on surgery. The effects on human body by viral and bacterial diseases
can be studied.
4. Entertainment and fine arts : This field is the one that is most benefitted by multimedia. Games, animation
movies, creation of special effects sequences and sounds are so popular with one and all.
5. Commercial : Exciting presentations and art are a part of today’s advertising.

Part-E : Application Based Questions

Ans-1 : (i) WAN
(ii) The requirements for such network are :
(a) Computer System (b)
Modem (c)
Telephone or Cable connection
(d) Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection (e) Internet Access software
(f) Internet Browser Software

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Ans-2 : (i) Bluetooth Headset
(ii) Graphic Tablet
(iii) Wi-Fi modem
Ans-3 : (i) Social networking
(ii) Advantages
(a) Chatting with new people and making friends.
(b) Learn something new from new people online.
(iii) Two of the guidelines to be followed are:
(a) Age requirement:
   There is minimum age (13 years) requirement for sign up.
(b) Password: Don’t share your password with anyone except your parents.

FUN ZONE

Part-A : Oral Questions

Ans-1 : Printer, modem, etc.
Ans-2 : The advantages of Twisted Pair are :
(i) Cheaper in cost.
(ii) Signal attenuation is high.
Ans-3 : Eavesdropping refers to the unethical act of intercepting a private conversation.

Part-B : Quiz
Ans-1 : 1941
Ans-2 : Modulator Demodulator

Part-C : Fill in the blanks

Ans-1 : bps
Ans-2 : ARPANET
Ans-3 : Access point, Wi-Fi cards, Safe guards
Ans-4 : Server, client, communication medium, NIC
Ans-5 : card
Ans-6 : datum

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