rola! cris Jun yuylao Jeel, Yanbu School Worksheet #1 Subject: __ Computer Grade: 8 Unit #1 The nature of technology: Understanding networks Question.no 1:Fill in the blanks. Whena h Yb receives a message, it sends it to all the computers that are connected to it. Most important piece of hardware in network is SCY VCy . When a _SWSiCC receives a message, it decides which computer the message is meant for. A_YOL £ ey joins two network together. —Madem ___ takes data sent by one network and translate it into a form that can be understood by another network. WAP stands for Wireless access Point Nic stands for Net Work ‘Interface Card A nuh roam is setup close to the area that is going to be connected to the internet. LAN — on_ WAN are the types of network. Data is divided into small chunks before sending over the internet, these chunks are called Dackebs A WAP ina public place is called _Fatspab A standard desktop or laptop computer will be filled with EUJOxiii. xiv. xv. LAN stands for Loca) avea Network Everyone who is allowed to use the school network is given a \ySer name _ and Seyvey YOOYVis a room at the center of a network that contains servers, switches and other network equipment. Question no. 2:Mark True/ False. ii. xi. xii. Having wireless connection in a LAN is not possible. False ALAN contains a powerful computer called a server attached to the computers. ize) ge Network Interface cards are attached to computers, which are part of a network. Trt e WAN is full form for Wireless Area Network. Ealse A password is an unnecessary hassle. Fc 1)S¢ A hub room contain all the servers in a network. False Data that is stored in digits is called digital data. True Packets always reach their destination in correct order. False A packet is the size of a line. False The server will always send a message along the clearest route. _[YJC Microsoft's cloud storage is called google drive. a Se The storage devices for cloud are kept in a data center. lrue Question no. 3: Multiple Choice Questions: i. In wireless networking, the wireless central point is called: a) Switch b) Hub ireless i ccess point d) Central Point ii. What does ISP stand for? @nternet Service Provider _b) Internal Service Provider c) International Service Provider d) Internet Security Protocolee EEE iti. A WAP in a public area is called: a) Address (b)H otspot c) Server d) Switch iv. Microsoft's cloud storage is called: a) Google Drive b) Dropbox (cJonebrive d) Web Conferencing v. Which type of server is responsible for handling and delivering emails over the Internet? (yma server b) Web server c) File server d) Print serverQuestion no. 4: i. Write two differences between hub and switch. Hub Switch When a hub receives a message, it sends it to all the computers that are connected to it. When a switch receives a message, it decides which computer the message is meant for. Hub is cheaper than switch, ‘Switch is more expensive than hub. Easy to setup Works slow Difficult to setup Works faster less secure Secure ii. Write two difference between pair twisted cable and fibre_optic cable. 1.More data can be sent at faster speed along fibre-optic cables. 2. Fibre-optic cables can be used over longer distances than copper. Copper cables can only be used over distances of 100 meters. 3. It is cheaper to use copper cable. iii, Write the advantages and disadvantages of cloud services. Here are the advantages. > Files are available anywhere and on any computer. > Collaborating and sharing data is easy. > Datais safe. > Low cost to start with. > Technical help is available from the company providing the service. Here are the disadvantages. > The service might not be exactly what you need, > The owner of the service can change how it works. > The owner of the service can increase costs. > Can be expensive over time.iv. Name and explain three pieces of information that are included in a packet when it is sent over a network, 1.The address of the person the message is being sent to. When your message is split into packets, each packet must contain the address 2.The sequence number of the packet. A sequence number allows the receiving computer to sort the packets into the right order. 3.The total number of packets in the message. The receiving computer uses this information to check if it has received all the packets. v. What is packet switching? A method of sending data over a network where packets are sent along the clearest route to their destination. vi. How a wired network connection is different from wireless connection. Wired network connection Wireless network connection Your computer is connected to a data point on a wall with a cable. You can only connect to a network if you have a network point nearby. A cable isn't needed for a wireless connection. Signals are sent between your computer and a wireless access point Desktop computers connect to this network. Laptop computers, tablets and smartphones connect to networks. We cannot move our computer. We can move around easily without losing connection, vii. Write and explain four main components used in home network. 1.A router connects your home to the internet. 2.A modem converts the signals that pass along telephone or broadband cables into digital data your home network can use. 3.A switch makes sure that messages coming into your home are sent to the correct computer. 4.A wireless access point lets you connect to the network wirelessly, from anywhere in your home. Describe three services that can be accessed in the cloud.1. Collaboration software makes working together easier. If files are stored in the cloud, any team member can work on them. 2. Software applications Many software applications (apps) work in the cloud, for example, Google Apps and Microsoft 365. The apps make it easy to work with other people. 3. Web hosting Web hosting companies help people who want to set up a website, A web hosting service provides technical knowledge and web editing software. That makes creating a website easy