Introduction to Networking

Class – VIII , ICSE

Book – Logix 1.02 , KIPS
A. FILL IN THE BLANKS
1. Transmission medium is the physical path through which the message travels from the sender to the
receiver.
2. Bluetooth is a communication technology that uses low power radio waves to connect electronic devices
wirelessly.
3. A PAN is a computer network that covers a small area of about 10 meters.
4. A Hyperlink is an image, audio, video, graphics or text that connects one web page to another web page.
5. An IP address is a 32-bit address containing a set of four numbers, which varies from 0 to 255.
6. The set of rules that determines how data should be transferred over networks, compressed, and presented on
the screen is called Protocol.

State True or False

Question 1

A Crossover Ethernet cable has got both its ends identical to each other.
False

Question 2

Infrared technology can connect only two devices at a time.

True

Question 3

Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Filtering.

False

Question 4

CAN covers an area smaller than MAN.

True

Question 5

ISP provides Internet connection to the users free of cost.

False

Application Based Questions

Question 1

Riya wants to transfer pictures of her recent US trip from her mobile to her computer. Suggest a wireless mode of
transmission which she can use for the same.

Answer

Riya can connect her mobile and computer through Bluetooth wireless networking technology. As the mobile
phone can be brought in close range to the computer so the transmission range of Bluetooth is well suited for this
setup.
Question 2

Mr. Nanda is opening a new branch of his office in Noida. He wants to connect the computers of this branch with
the computers of his home branch at Panchkula. Which networking type best suits his requirement?

Answer

As the branches are located in two different cities so Mr. Nanda should use Wide Area Network (WAN) to
connect the computers of the two branches.

Question 3

Which type of network will you recommend in a school for data and hardware sharing?

Answer

To connect the computers present in different buildings of the school, a Cluster Area Network (CAN) is best
suited.

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

Hypertext appears with an underline and is usually in .......... colour.

1. Green
2. Red
3. Blue ✓

Question 2

Which networking device is used to connect multiple computers and computing devices directly to the network
using cables?

1. Switch
2. Hub ✓
3. Router

Question 3

A .......... converts digital signals to analog signals and vice versa.

1. Repeater
2. Bridge
3. Modem ✓

Question 4

Cable television is an example of .......... Network.

1. Metropolitan Area ✓
2. Campus Area
3. Wide Area
Question 5

Which one of the following modes of transmission requires the devices to be in a direct line of sight with each
other?

1. Wi-Fi
2. Bluetooth
3. Infrared ✓

Answer the following

Question 1

What is a computer network?

Answer

A Computer Network can be defined as a group of computers and other peripheral devices that are linked together
for the purpose of sharing data and hardware resources.

Question 2

What is the role of transmission medium in a computer network?

Answer

Transmission medium is the physical path through which the message travels from the sender to the receiver.
Twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, fibre optic cable and radio waves are some examples of transmission medium.

Question 3

Write any two advantages of networking.

Answer

Two advantages of networking are:

1. Reduction in hardware costs — In a network, the hardware devices that are not used very often, like
modems, printers, scanners, CD-writers, etc. can be shared. This reduces the cost of the hardware.
2. Efficiency — In a network, the deletion, modification or upgradation of the software/data is to be done at a
single point only. This brings more efficiency and effectiveness into the working system.

Question 4

What is a Coaxial cable? Differentiate between Broadband and Baseband Coaxial cable.

Answer

A Coaxial cable consists of central copper wire surrounded by insulation and then a shield of braided wire. It is
used in transmission of video, communications and audio specially in the cable television industry.

Difference between Broadband and Baseband Coaxial cable is that Baseband Coaxial cable supports quick
transmission of a single signal at a time and is mainly used for LANs whereas Broadband Coaxial cable transmits
multiple signals at the same time and is used for longer distances.
Question 5

Differentiate between the Bluetooth and Infrared wireless technology.

Answer

Bluetooth Infrared

Bluetooth uses low power radio waves. Infrared uses infrared waves.

Bluetooth has a transmission range of upto 240 Infrared has a transmission range of 5
metres. metres.

Bluetooth is not limited to line of sight

Infrared works only in direct line of sight.
communication.

Question 6
What is the utility of Domain Name? Explain with the help of an example.
Answer
Domain name is a unique name given to each website or resource connected to the internet. Domain names are
easier to remember than IP addresses since name has strong correlation with the website. For example, to use
Google search engine, the domain name is google.co.in and to use Wikipedia, it is wikipedia.org.
Question 7
What is the role of a Gateway in Computer Networks?
Answer
A Gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another network using different protocols. It is a shared
connection between a local area network and a larger system i.e. WAN. It basically works as the messenger agent
that takes data from one system, interprets it and transfers it to another system.
Question 8
Write short notes on each of the following:
i. Wi-Fi
ii. Modem
iii. Cluster Area Network
Answer
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity. It uses radio waves to create a secure, reliable and fast Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN). The devices require a wireless adapter to connect to the WLAN using WiFi. It is widely used
to share an internet connection among the devices connected to the WLAN. Its advantages are:

1. It can be used to connect to Internet anywhere and anytime and is quickly replacing the wired medium.
2. It is relatively cheaper compared to the wired medium.
3. Multiple devices can be connect with WiFi to create a WLAN.

Its limitations are:

1. Higher power consumption.

2. Slower speeds than wired medium.
3. Transmission breaks or slows down when there is noise interference.

Modem

Modem stands for Modulation/Demodulation. Modulation is the process of converting digital signals to analog
and Demodulation is the process of converting analog signals to digital i.e. reverse of Modulation. Thus, Modem
helps in transmitting and receiving data between devices over a transmission medium like telephone lines, co-axial
cables, radio waves, etc. Modem are of two types — internal or built-in modems and external modems.

Cluster Area Network

Cluster Area Network (CAN) also known as Campus Area Network, is a network comprising a series of small
LANs over a small geographical area, such as a college campus, office building, etc. It is generally limited to an
area between local area network and metropolitan area network.

Question 9

Write two points of differences for each of the following:

i. Hub and Switch

ii. Router and Repeater

Answer

Hub Switch

Ports of hub do not have individual addresses Switch is aware of the addresses assigned to
assigned to them. each of its ports.

Hub sends all data it receives to all the Switch sends the incoming data it receives
connected ports. only to the correct port.

Performance of Hub is relatively lower than Performance of Switch is relatively greater

Switch. than Hub.

Router Repeater

A Router is a communication device that is A Repeater is a communication device that is

used to connect two different networks. used to regenerate a signal.

Routers help the data packets to travel from Repeaters help signals to travel longer
source to destination over the best route distances with the same strength or even at a
possible. higher power.

Q 1. Fill in the blanks:

1. PAN is a computer network created for an individual person.

2. A computer network enables two or more computers to share data and resources.
3. In a network, modification or upgradation of the software or data is done at a single point only.
4. Each computer in a network is called a node.
5. Network cards are used to send and receive data being transmitted over the ethernet cables.

Q 2. State true or false:

1. Networking provides the facility to instantly deliver soft copies from one computer to the other throughout
the world.
True
 2. Network cards is used to physically attach a computer to a network.
True
3. WAN stands for Wide Area Network.
True
4. In WAN, computer terminals are not physically connected through wires.
True
5. In star topology, all the nodes in the network are connected in a circular manner.
False

Q 3. Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which is the most commonly used Network card?

a. Wi-Fi
b. Bluetooth
c. Ethernet network card
2. A ___________ enables you to connect your computer to the available internet connection over the
existing telephone lines.
a. Protocol
b. Network cable
c. Modem
3. __________ security means protecting data and resources from any unauthorized access.
a. Network
b. Information
c. Resource Sharing
4. __________ type of network connects two or more computers located at different places.
a. WAN
b. LAN
c. PAN
5. The data transmission speed of LAN is ____________ as compared to WAN.
a. Faster
b. Slower
c. Equivalent

Q 4. Answer the following questions:

Q 1. What is networking? Give some common relevant examples.

Ans: A Computer network can be defined as a group of computers and other peripheral devices that are linked
together for the purpose of sharing data and hardware resources. For example, if one of the computers in a network
has a printer attached to it, then all the computers in that network can access the printer and use it to print
documents.

Q 2. Differentiate between LAN and WAN.

LAN WAN
1. LAN is restricted to a limited geographical area. 1. WAN covers greater distance and operates nationwide.
2. In LAN, computer terminals are physically 2. In WAN, computer terminals are not physically
connected with wires. connected with wires.
3. The data speed is fast. 3. The data speed is slow.
4. Fewer data transmission errors can occur. 4. Larger data transmission errors can occur.

Q 3. What do you mean by Network Security?

Ans: Network Security means protecting data and resources from any unauthorized access. It is the most
important aspect of computer networking. Since many users are accessing the same data, proper security must be
ensured. Only authorized persons can access or modify data.
Q 4. What are the main networking components?
Ans: The main networking components are – Network card, Networking cable, Modem, Hubs, and switches.

Q 5. Write any two advantages of networking.

Ans: Two advantages of networking are:

1. Quickest Document Delivery: Networking provides the facility to instantly deliver soft copies from one
computer to another throughout the world.
2. Preserving Information: It is difficult to maintain regular backups on a number of stand-alone computers.
When you keep backups in a central location, you have one place to look for lost information.

Q 5. Define the following terms:

1. WAN – This kind of network connects two or more computers located at distant places. They are linked by
communication facilities like telecommunication or satellite signals. The most common example of a
WAN type network is a Telecom System.
2. MODEM – A Modem enables you to connect your computer to the available internet connection over the
existing telephone lines. It converts the digital signals of a computer into analog signals to enable their
transmission via phone lines. At the destination, the receiving modem further converts the analog signal
into digital signals so that the data can be understood at the receiving end.
3. Router – Access points or Routers are used instead of hubs/switches. These have a wireless antenna,
which increases the communication range of the radio signals. Access points can also be used to join a
wired network, thus making the network a combination of wired as well as wireless.
4. Node – The computers in a network can communicate with each other as well as work independently. Each
computer in a network is called a node.
5. Network Card – A network card is used to physically attach a computer to a network so that it can
participate in network communication. The Ethernet Network card is the most commonly used network
card.

QUESTION PAPER
Introduction to Networking
Class – VIII , ICSE

Section A: Fill in the Blanks

 1. ________________ is the physical path through which the message travels from the sender to the receiver.
2. ________________ is a communication technology that uses low power radio waves to connect electronic
devices wirelessly.
3. A ________________________ is a computer network that covers a small area of about 10 meters.
4. A ________________________ is an image, audio, video, graphics or text that connects one web page to
another web page.
5. ____________________ is a 32-bit address containing a set of four numbers, which varies from 0 to 255.
6. The set of rules that determines how data should be transferred over networks, compressed, and presented on
the screen is called _______________________.

Section B: State True or False

1. A Crossover Ethernet cable has both its ends identical to each other.
2. Infrared technology can connect only two devices at a time.
3. Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Filtering.
4. CAN covers an area smaller than MAN.
5. ISP provides Internet connection to the users free of cost.

Section C: Application-Based Questions

1. Riya wants to transfer pictures of her recent US trip from her mobile to her computer. Suggest a wireless
mode of transmission she can use for the same.
2. Mr. Nanda is opening a new branch of his office in Noida. He wants to connect the computers of this
branch with the computers of his home branch at Panchkula. Which networking type best suits his
requirement?
3. Which type of network will you recommend in a school for data and hardware sharing?

Section D: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hypertext appears with an underline and is usually in _______ colour.

a) Green
b) Red
c) Blue
2. Which networking device is used to connect multiple computers and computing devices directly to the
network using cables?
a) Switch
b) Hub
c) Router
3. A _______ converts digital signals to analog signals and vice versa.
a) Repeater
b) Bridge
c) Modem
4. Cable television is an example of _______ Network.
a) Metropolitan Area
b) Campus Area
c) Wide Area
5. Which one of the following modes of transmission requires the devices to be in a direct line of sight with
each other?
a) Wi-Fi
b) Bluetooth
c) Infrared
Section E: Answer the Following

1. What is a computer network?

2. What is the role of the transmission medium in a computer network?
3. Write any two advantages of networking.
4. What is a Coaxial cable? Differentiate between Broadband and Baseband Coaxial cable.
5. Differentiate between Bluetooth and Infrared wireless technology.
6. What is the utility of a Domain Name? Explain with the help of an example.
7. What is the role of a Gateway in Computer Networks?
8. Write short notes on the following:
i) Wi-Fi
ii) Modem
iii) Cluster Area Network
9. Write two points of difference for each of the following:
i) Hub vs. Switch
ii) Router vs. Repeater

Section F: Additional Questions

Fill in the Blanks

1. PAN is a computer network created for an _______ person.

2. A computer network enables two or more computers to _______ data and resources.
3. In a network, modification or upgradation of the software or data is done at a _______ point only.
4. Each computer in a network is called a _______.
5. Network cards are used to send and receive data being transmitted over the _______ cables.

State True or False

1. Networking provides the facility to instantly deliver soft copies from one computer to the other throughout
the world.
2. Network cards are used to physically attach a computer to a network.
3. WAN stands for Wide Area Network.
4. In WAN, computer terminals are not physically connected through wires.
5. In star topology, all the nodes in the network are connected in a circular manner.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the most commonly used Network card?

a) Wi-Fi
b) Bluetooth
c) Ethernet network card
2. A _______ enables you to connect your computer to the available internet connection over the existing
telephone lines.
a) Protocol
b) Network cable
c) Modem
3. _______ security means protecting data and resources from any unauthorized access.
a) Network
b) Information
c) Resource Sharing
 4. _______ type of network connects two or more computers located at different places.
a) WAN
b) LAN
c) PAN
5. The data transmission speed of LAN is _______ as compared to WAN.
a) Faster
b) Slower
c) Equivalent

Answer the Following Questions

1. What is networking? Give some common relevant examples.

2. Differentiate between LAN and WAN.
3. What do you mean by Network Security?
4. What are the main networking components?
5. Write any two advantages of networking.
6. Define the following terms:
i) WAN
ii) MODEM
iii) Router
iv) Node
v) Network Card

Answers

Section A: Fill in the Blanks

1. Transmission medium is the physical path through which the message travels from the sender to the
receiver.
 2. Bluetooth is a communication technology that uses low-power radio waves to connect electronic devices
wirelessly.
3. A Personal Area Network (PAN) is a computer network that covers a small area of about 10 meters.
4. A hyperlink is an image, audio, video, graphics, or text that connects one web page to another web page.
5. IP address is a 32-bit address containing a set of four numbers, which varies from 0 to 255.
6. The set of rules that determines how data should be transferred over networks, compressed, and presented
on the screen is called a protocol.

Section B: State True or False

1. False - A Crossover Ethernet cable has different wiring on both ends.

2. True - Infrared technology can connect only two devices at a time.
3. False - Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity, not Wireless Filtering.
4. True - CAN (Campus Area Network) covers an area smaller than MAN (Metropolitan Area Network).
5. False - ISP (Internet Service Provider) usually charges for providing Internet connections to users.

Section C: Application-Based Questions

1. Answer: Riya can use Bluetooth as a wireless mode of transmission to transfer pictures from her mobile
to her computer.
2. Answer: Mr. Nanda should use a Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect the computers of his Noida
branch with those of his home branch in Panchkula.
3. Answer: In a school, a Local Area Network (LAN) is recommended for data and hardware sharing.

Section D: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Answer: c) Blue
2. Answer: a) Switch
3. Answer: c) Modem
4. Answer: a) Metropolitan Area
5. Answer: c) Infrared

Section F: Additional Questions

Fill in the Blanks

1. individual person.
2. share data and resources.
3. central point only.
4. Each computer in a network is called a node.
5. Network cards are used to send and receive data being transmitted over the network cables.

State True or False

1. True - Networking provides the facility to instantly deliver soft copies from one computer to the other
throughout the world.
2. True - Network cards are used to physically attach a computer to a network.
 3. True - WAN stands for Wide Area Network.
4. True - In WAN, computer terminals are not physically connected through wires.
5. False - In star topology, all the nodes in the network are connected to a central device, not in a circular
manner.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Answer: c) Ethernet network card

2. Answer: c) Modem
3. Answer: a) Network
4. Answer: a) WAN
5. Answer: a) Faster