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Network Test

The document discusses various topics related to computer networks including definitions of the internet, world wide web, network, personal area network (PAN), local area network (LAN), and wide area network (WAN). It provides examples of common network protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, and UDP. Differences between star and bus network topologies are outlined. The four-layer TCP/IP model is also described along with the function of each layer.

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Network Test

The document discusses various topics related to computer networks including definitions of the internet, world wide web, network, personal area network (PAN), local area network (LAN), and wide area network (WAN). It provides examples of common network protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, and UDP. Differences between star and bus network topologies are outlined. The four-layer TCP/IP model is also described along with the function of each layer.

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Networking Test

1) What is the internet? (2)


The internet is a global network of interconnected computers. It allows data to be
exchanged between computers and devices using TCP/IP.
2) What is the difference between the internet and the world wide web? (2)
While the internet refers to the hardware, the world wide web (WWW) is a service that has
web pages and other data that runs on the internet.
3) What is a network? (2)
In a network, a set of computers are connected to one another, so that they can
communicate and share resources. Resources can include applications, files and hardware
such as printers
4) Give 3 advantages of using a computer network rather than standalone computer (3)
You can share resources such as printers and applications, which allows forcommunication,
for example by email, or instant messaging and therefore can transfer files easily. This
allows for easier network management, for instance it is easier to backup data onto a
central fileserver so then updates can be sent to all computers rather than just one.
5) Give 3 disadvantage of using a computer network rather than standalone computer (3)
There is a greater risk of security as computers can be hacked more easily, especially if they
are connected to the internet. Viruses can then spread from one computer to another.
Additionally, if there is any problem with any shared resource, for example if the file server
goes down, then this can affect the whole network.
6) What is a PAN? (2)
This is a network set up around an individual person. Many people have multiple devices
such as tablets, ad and computers. A personal area network (PAN) allows these devices to
be connected together.
7) What is a LAN? (2)
A local area network covers a relatively small geographical area which typically extends
over the range of a single organisation such as a university campus or a school site.
8) What is a WAN? (2)
A wide area network is made up of many local area networks (LANs) and covers a much
wider geographical area.
9) Given 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of wireless networks over wired networks (2)
Wired networks are generally faster. However, with a wireless network you do not have to
lay lots of cables and put them through walls.
10) Give two advantages and two disadvantages of fibre optic over copper cable (4)
Fibre optic cables have a much greater bandwidth than copper cables and they’re much
thinner and lighter than copper wires. However, fibre optic cables are more expensive to
install and the wires themselves cannot be curved, otherwise you run the risk of
transmission loss.
11) What is a protocol? (2)
A network protocol is a set of rules that allow computers to communicate and exchange
information over a network. There are also many different types of protocols depending
on the application.
12) What is HTTP? (2)
HTTP is the protocol used for the world wide web. An exchange begins with a request for a
web page from a client web browser to a web server. The server then sends the web page
to the client.
13) What protocol is used for e-commerce and banking and why? (2)
HTTPS as it is secured. When you connect to an HTTPS secured server. Secure sites like
your banks will automatically redirect you to HTTPS, with your web browser being able to
verify the websites legitimacy.
14) What protocol is used for Downloading big files? (1)
FTP protocol
15) What protocol is used for sending email? (1)
SMTP protocol
16) Which protocols are used for Retrieving email from web server (2)
POP3 and IMAP protocols
17) What protocol is used for streaming lots of data eg for gaming, video conference (1)
UDP protocol
18) Explain the difference between a star topology network and a bus topology network (4)
Star topology is a topology in which all devices are connected to a central hub. Bus
topology is a topology where each device is connected to a single cable which is known as
the backbone. Star topology does not have any terminator whereas bus topology does.
19) Describe the TCP/IP model, and explain the function of each layer. (8)
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