Pakistan School Muscat

Class SI A & B
Class Test – 6 Date: 10-06-2021
Marks: 25
Name: Muneeb Javaid Class: S1 Section: B
Questions:
1. Describe what a computer network is. (1)

A computer network consists of 2 or more computers or electronic devices such as

printers that have been linked together in order to share data.

2. What are computers that are not linked to a network described as? (1)

If your PC is not connected to a network, it is referred to as a standalone computer.

3. List 3 ways that can be used to connect computers to a network. (3)

• Connect your computer to a modem and the modem to your phone line.
• DSL and Cable Connections.
• Satellite Services.

4. List 2 reasons why it is beneficial to create networks. (2)

• Strengthen business connections

• Get access to job opportunities

5. Describe 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages of connecting computers to a network: (8)

Advantages of networks Disadvantages of networks

Resources such as printers, scanners, and Viruses can spread across the network very
internet can be shared. easily and quickly.
 Files and data can be shared.
Easy to communicate with people.
Data can be backed up to a separate
computer for security.
If a computer on the network is hacked into
then all other computers are prone to attack.
Networks that use too few printers can see
printing queues develop.
If part of the network fails, this can cause the
whole network to break down.

6. Describe 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of connecting computers to the internet: (6)

Advantages of connecting Disadvantages of connecting

computers to the internet
Access huge amount of information and
files.
Communicate with people around the
world.
Access large amounts of media of
entertainment.
Use on-line services like online shopping
and banking.
computers to the internet
We are very prone to virus and spyware
infection from other internet users.
We are open to phishing and other scams.
We can leave ourselves and our children
exposed to undesirable material.
It lacks robustness

7. List 4 functions that client computers are used to carry out. (4)

• Get files from the server

• Send files to the server.

• Send files to the server for printing or mailing

• Get directory listings from the server.