Subject: Computer Grade: 7

Assessment Type: Formative Title: Network Communication and

Mobile OS
Teacher Name: Faisal Mehmood Issued Date: 08/09/2024
Student Name:
1. What does the term "network" refer to?

A) A collection of buildings

B) A group of computers and devices connected together

C) A type of software

D) A type of hardware

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of network?

A) LAN (Local Area Network)

B) WAN (Wide Area Network)

C) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

D) USB (Universal Serial Bus)

3. What is a common function of a router in a network?

A) To send and receive emails

B) To connect multiple networks and route data between them

C) To print documents

D) To store data

4. Which of the following best describes "network topology"?

A) The speed of a network

B) The organization and layout of the network

C) The type of networking cable used

D) The software running on a computer

5. In a star topology, how are computers connected?

A) In a straight line
B) In a circular manner

C) Around a central hub or switch

D) Randomly

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 6. What is an example of a network component?

A) Monitor
B) Keyboard
C) Switch
D) Mouse
7. Which of the following types of software is essential for network communication?

A) Operating System (OS)

B) Video Editing Software

C) Photo Editing Software

D) Game Software

8. What is the main purpose of an operating system (OS) in a mobile device?

A) To play games

B) To connect to networks and manage hardware and software resources

C) To edit videos

D) To browse the internet

9. Which of the following topologies is considered to be the most reliable?

A) Bus

B) Ring

C) Star

D) Mesh
10. What is a key advantage of a wireless network?
A) It is more secure than wired networks
B) It allows for greater mobility and flexibility
C) It requires more cables and hardware
D) It is easier to set up than a wired network

11. What is the primary purpose of a network?

A) To store data
B) To connect computers and share resources
C) To create websites
D) To play games

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 12. Which of the following is NOT a method of network communication?

A) Wired

B) Wireless

C) Bluetooth

D) Painting

13. Which is a popular mobile operating system?

A) Windows

B) Android

C) Linux

D) DOS

14. What does an operating system do?

A) Manages hardware and software

B) Only plays games

C) Creates hardware

D) Stores files permanently

15. What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?

A) A network that connects devices over a large geographical area

B) A network that connects devices in a small geographical area

C) A type of software

D) A mobile application

16. Which type of network connects computers over long distances?

A) LAN

B) PAN

C) WAN

D) MAN

17. Which device is used to connect multiple computers in a network?

A) Monitor
B) Router
C) Printer
D) Keyboard

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 18. What does a switch do in a network?

A) Connects to the internet

B) Directs data packets to the correct destination

C) Stores files

D) Powers the network

19. What is network topology?

A) The physical layout of a network

B) The speed of a network

C) The security of a network

D) The software used in a network

20. Which topology connects all devices in a closed loop?

A) Star

B) Mesh

C) Ring

D) Bus

21. Which of these is an example of system software?

A) Microsoft Word

B) Windows Operating System

C) Adobe Photoshop

D) Google Chrome

22. What type of software allows you to create documents?

A) Spreadsheet software

B) Word processing software

C) Presentation software

D) Database software

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 State whether the following statements are true or false
1. A router connects different networks together and directs data between them._______

2. Mobile operating systems are used only on laptops. _______

3. Wi-Fi is a type of wired network. _______

4. A local area network (LAN) covers a small geographical area, like a home or school. _______

5. The star topology connects all devices to a single central hub or switch. _______

6. Software that helps a computer communicate with hardware is called application software. _______

7. Ethernet cables are used to connect devices in a wired network. _______

8. A firewall protects a network by allowing all data to pass through without checks. _______

9. A router helps connect different networks together and routes data between them. _______

10. The internet is a type of local area network (LAN). _______

11. Android and iOS are examples of mobile operating systems. _______

12. Mobile operating systems can only run on smartphones. _______

13. A personal area network (PAN) is typically used for connecting devices like headphones to a phone. _____

14. A virtual private network (VPN) creates a public network where all your data is openly shared. _______

15. A switch is used to connect devices within the same network and manage data traffic. _______

16. A modem is used to switch data between devices in a local network. _______

17. In a star topology, all devices are connected to a central hub. _______

18. A bus topology connects all devices in a line, and if one device fails, the entire network stops working. ___

19. Operating systems are a type of software that manage computer hardware and software resources. _____

20. Only computer games are considered software. _______

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 Answer Key

1. B) A group of computers and devices connected together

2. D) USB (Universal Serial Bus)
3. B) To connect multiple networks and route data between them
4. B) The organization and layout of the network
5. C) Around a central hub or switch
6. C) Switch
7. A) Operating System (OS)
8. B) To connect to networks and manage hardware and software resources
9. D) Mesh
10. B) It allows for greater mobility and flexibility
11. B) To connect computers and share resources
12. D) Painting
13. B) Android
14. A) Manages hardware and software
15. B) A network that connects devices in a small geographical area
16. C) WAN
17. B) Router
18. B) Directs data packets to the correct destination
19. A) The physical layout of a network
20. C) Ring
21. B) Windows Operating System
22. B) Word processing software

True or false

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. False (The internet is a wide area network, or WAN)
11. True
12. False (They can also run on tablets and other devices)
13. True
14. False (A VPN creates a secure and private connection over a public network)
15. True
16. False (A modem connects a network to the internet)
17. True
18. True
19. TrueFalse (There are many types of software, including applications, operating systems, and games)

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