Year 11 Digital Technology

Networks Topic Test

Q1. What are the 3 main types of network types? [3]

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Q2. Name each of the diagrams below to identify each type of network topology.

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Q3. State two disadvantages of a ring network topology.

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Q4. What is the purpose of a terminator on the bus network?

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Q6. What is the difference between the internet and intranet?

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Q7. Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN. [6]

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Q8. Explain the main features of a router. [4]

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Q9. Describe how computers are organised on a star network and explain the role of the file server
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Q10. What is the difference between the Internet, World Wide Web and Websites?

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Q11. Explain how fibre-optic cables send data?

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Q12. State two advantages and two disadvantages of using networks.

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