1 There are a number of different types of area networks.

Tick whether the following statements apply to a WAN, LAN, or a WLAN.

WAN LAN WLAN

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This type of network usually requires the use of WiFi

Usually is cabled and often housed in a single building

Covers a large area and is often connected using a router

Requires the use of Wireless Access Points (WAPs)

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2 A company is setting up a video-conference.

(a) Name three computer hardware devices they would need.

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(b) The company could have set up a web-conference rather than a video-conference.

Describe what is meant by a web-conference.

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3 Tick whether the following statements are true or false.

true false
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A router is required to allow a LAN to connect to the internet

A web browser displays a web page

An intranet has restricted access

ISP means Internal Service Provider

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4 Bluetooth and WiFi can connect devices together.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using Bluetooth or WiFi.

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5 Complete each sentence below using the most appropriate item from the list.

a bridge a hub a keyboard a microphone a mouse

a printer a router a scanner a sensor a switch

(a) A network device which broadcasts data passing through it is called

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6 Describe the differences between the internet and an intranet.

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7 A technician has told Moira that her computer might have a virus.

Describe three reasons why the technician might think this.

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8 A new employee of a company is required to log on to the company’s computer system and will
need to create a suitable password.

(a) Give three rules that the company would have in place, to help the employee choose a
password.

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(b) He changes his password to R4hB5&Fg1

Explain why he has chosen this password.

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(c) When a password is changed it is verified.

Identify the type of verification which is carried out.

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9 Tick whether the following statements would apply to a LAN, a WAN or a WLAN.

LAN WAN WLAN

(3) (3) (3)
The internet is an example of this type of network

A wired network found within a single building

This network uses wireless technology

This network is spread over a large geographical area

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10 An organisation is creating a company website and is deciding whether to make it available on the
internet or create a company intranet. The website will contain confidential information.

Explain why they should use an intranet rather than the internet.

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11 A media company with branches around the world has recently opened a new branch in London.
The branch includes a number of different computer networks. Identify the most appropriate type
of network to answer each of the questions.

(a) The type of network used to connect the branch to its head office in New York is called a

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(b) The type of cabled network used to connect computers together in one of the offices is called a

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12 A motor car company has some designers based in London and some in Beijing. The cost of travel
between the two cities is very high, so when they wish to meet to discuss new products they use
video-conferencing.

(a) The designers all have PCs with a keyboard and a mouse in order to take part in
video-conferencing.

Name three other devices used to input or output data which would be needed to take part in
the video-conference.

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(b) Describe three potential problems of the designers using video-conferencing systems rather
than meeting in either London or Beijing.

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(c) Each office in london and Bijing has a LAN network

Explain what the network device that needed to connect the two offices

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13 When people use the internet they run the risk of their computers being infected by viruses.

A file, containing a virus, is downloaded from the internet.

(a) Describe the effects the virus could have on their computer’s hard disk.

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(b) Explain another way the computer could have become infected with a virus.

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(c) An antivirus program is set to fully scan a computer for viruses once a day.

Describe how the antivirus software works during the scan.

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14 A company used to have video-conferences with its suppliers, but due to technical problems they
are considering running an audio-conference.

Describe the advantages of using audio-conferencing rather than video-conferencing.

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15 An organisation is planning to train all staff online rather than by video-conference.

(a) Describe what is meant by a web-conference.

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(b) Explain the differences between video- and web-conferencing.

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16 The manager of a large company wants to replace the company’s cabled LAN with a WLAN.

Describe the features of a WLAN.

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17 Tick whether the following activities relate to an intranet, the internet or both.

intranet internet both

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This is a restricted access system.
This system can use email for communication.
This is a public system.
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18 Pupils working on a science project use the school network to store and retrieve files. They log
onto the network using individual passwords.

(a) Abisha is using his name as his password.

Give two reasons why this is not a good idea.

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19 Describe how a router forwards data packets from one network to another.

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20 Tick the most appropriate device matching the statements.

Hub Switch Router

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Connects a LAN to a WAN.

Broadcasts data to all connected devices.

Connects two LANs.

Selects which device to send data to.

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21 A London based radio company is planning to cover the Commonwealth Games in Australia. Their
staff will hold video-conferences with the games organisers.

(a) Describe what is meant by video-conferencing.

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(b) Describe four disadvantages to the radio company of using video-conferencing rather than
face-to-face meetings in this scenario. A face-to-face meeting is when the staff attending the
meeting are all together physically in one room.

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22 The internet and intranets have many different uses.

(a) Explain what is meant by the internet.

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(b) Explain what is meant by an intranet.

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23 A number of devices are used to enable computers to communicate within a network. Two of these
devices are hubs and switches.

(a) Compare and contrast the use of a hub and a switch.

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 (b) Bluetooth is an alternative method of allowing computers to communicate with other computers
and devices.

Describe how a tablet computer can connect to a printer using Bluetooth.

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24 A small library is situated in a village. When a book is borrowed from the library the borrower
presents the book and their library card to the librarian.

Sometimes specialist books are needed in the library. When this happens a message has to
be sent to the main library in the town. The message can either be sent by email or by physical
fax.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using email compared with sending a fax.

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25 The computer technician at Tawara School is planning to set up ten new computers to be placed
in the staffroom to form a network. The network will not be connected to the internet. Assume the
school currently has no hardware or software for this network.

(a) State the steps that the technician would need to take to set up this network.

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(b) The teachers have asked the head teacher if they can access the internet. The computer
technician will need to attach a router to the network.

Explain how a router works.

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 (c) The school plans to connect some teachers’ laptops to this new network using WiFi.

Describe, in detail, how data is transmitted from the laptops to the new network.

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26 The internet is not controlled by any one single country. The internet is a very good communication
system, but it can also be seen as a security problem.

Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of policing the internet.

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27 Tick (✓) which of the following statements apply to LANs, which apply to WANs and which
apply to WLANs.

LAN WAN WLAN

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The internet is an example of this type of network

This type of network is found in a building but is

connected without cables
This type of network is used to transmit data
between Europe and North America
This type of network is found in a building but is
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28 Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate network term.

A communication method that wirelessly connects a mobile phone to a car, to allow hands-free

use of the mobile phone is ........................................... .

A network device that allows a stand-alone computer, using a dial-up analogue connection, to

connect to an ISP is a .......................................... .

A network device that allows a LAN to connect to the internet is a ........................................ .

A wireless communication method used in WLAN is ......................................... .

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29 A computer system is connected to a LAN and a WAN.

(a) Explain what a LAN is.

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(b) Explain what a WAN is.

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30 Tick (✓) whether the following statements refer to the internet or an intranet.
internet intranet
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This type of network is public

This is the more secure type of network

This type of network is global

This type of network is more likely to be monitored

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31 A company has an extranet.

Explain what is meant by an extranet.

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32 A headteacher is planning to hold a video-conference with headteachers from other schools.

The headteachers already have basic internet connected desktop computer systems including a
monitor, keyboard and mouse.

(a) Identify three pieces of additional hardware they need in order to participate in a video-
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(b) A technician is setting up the hardware for the video-conference.

State three tasks the technician would need to do to set up the hardware for the video-
conference.

You can assume that the hardware required has already been purchased.

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