ICT Worksheet

1.Choose the correct answer from the bracket.

a .MAN refers to -----------------------------------(Metropolitan Area Netwok , Medium Area
Network
b.---------------- acts like a central point in a network(Client, Server)
c. TCP is a ------------------ protocol (Connection oriented, Connection less)
d.------------- is the smallest unit of data.(Frames, Packets)
e. Mobile networks uses------------ signals for communication.(Infrared rays ,radio waves)

2. Match the following

3. Answer the following questions

a. Name any three server types.
b. Explain LAN,MAN and WAN
Local area network (LAN): A network that covers a small geographical area. LANs are
usually found in homes, schools, universities, and small businesses .
Advantages:
a-Ease of communication between different users .
b-Sharing of files, data and other resources.
c-Network administrator can monitor the traffic of the network.
Disadvantages:
a-Easier to spread virus
.b-Printer queues developing.
c-Slow access to external network. d-If main server breaks down, the whole network will no
longer function.
Wide area network (WAN): A network that covers a large geographical area. A WAN is a
network that covers a larger geographical area. A WAN may be contained within a country or can
spread across several countries. Organizations such as banks, police forces and hospitals use
WANs to share data. The internet is a globalWAN. Several LANs can be connected to get her to
form a WAN

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Advantages: a-All computers can access the same services and resources
b-It increases the flexibility to use the network as user does not have to remain at their desk.
c-Adding new computers and devices is very easy.
Disadvantages:
Security can be an issue as anyone can access the WAN
MAN-A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a computer network that is larger than a single
building local area network (LAN) but is located in a single geographic area that is smaller than
a wide area network (WAN).
c. Compare peer to peer and client server network
Refer notes
d. Explain various generations of mobile network
1G,2G,3G,4G and 5G
e. Explain ISO-OSI model with a neat diagram
Give a brief explanation about each layer

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f. Explain circuit switching and packet switching

Refer notes
g. Describe any 2 network components(hub,switch,repeater,WAP,bridge,router)
SWITCH A switch connects devices in any wired Ethernet network. A switch will have several
ports into which network cables are plugged. Each network cable will connect to another device
(e.g., printer, computer, another switch). A switch examines each data packet that it receives and
sends the data packet to the desired port.
HUB A hub is like a switch, but it does not examine each data packet that is received. Instead, it
simply transmits each data packet to all connected ports. A hub can also be classed as a multi-
port repeater.
Wireless Access Point A wireless access point connects Wi-Fi (wireless) enabled devices to a
network. It uses radio waves. A wireless access point (WAP) is usually connected to a
router/switch by a cable.
Network Interface Card: NIC is an electronic circuit board that is inserted into a device’s
motherboard. . More modern devices can have the NIC already built into the motherboard, which
removes the need to have a separate component.
Repeaters To retain the original quality of the signal as it travels around a network, a component
called a repeater can be used. A repeater can be used at various points in a network to boost the
signal as it passes through the repeater. A repeater can be used to boost a wired signal, or a
wireless signal, and they are capable of retransmitting both analogue and digital signals.
Bridges The parts of the LANs can be connected more effectively using a network component
called a bridge. A bridge also uses MAC addresses to forward data to the correct destination, like
a switchT
Gateway A gateway connects two networks of a different type. It is typically used as a router to
connect a LAN to a WAN. Routers One of the primary roles of a router is to assign each device
that is connected to it with an IP address. A router is used to connect LANs and to connect LANs
to WANs.

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