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Gcse computer science networks packets

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  • Q1
    What is a packet in computer networking?
    A physical device used to connect computers in a network.
    A unit of data transmitted over a network.
    A type of software used for hacking networks.
    A type of wireless signal used for data transfer.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of a packet header in a network packet?
    To provide information about the packet's source, destination, and content.
    To compress the data within the packet for more efficient transmission.
    To physically protect the data within the packet during transmission.
    To encrypt the data within the packet for secure transmission.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a firewall in computer networking?
    A software used to manage network traffic and prioritize data packets.
    A device used to connect two different types of networks.
    A software or hardware used to filter and block network traffic for security purposes
    A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a DNS server in computer networking?
    A software used to filter and block network traffic.
    A server that translates domain names into IP addresses for network communication.
    A device used to monitor and control network traffic.
    A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is an IP address in computer networking?
    A type of network protocol used for secure data transfer.
    A type of wireless signal used for data transfer.
    A software used to monitor network activity.
    A unique numerical identifier assigned to devices on a network.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a protocol in computer networking?
    A device used to control network traffic.
    A software used to monitor network activity.
    A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.
    A set of rules for communication between devices on a network.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a MAC address in computer networking?
    A software used to monitor network activity.
    A device used to control network traffic.
    A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.
    A unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for identification on a network.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a router in computer networking?
    A device used to connect multiple networks and route packets between them.
    A physical device used to remove data from network packets.
    A software used to filter and block network traffic.
    A type of network switch used to control network traffic.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a switch in computer networking?
    A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.
    A device used to connect multiple devices in a network and direct packets to their destination.
    A device used to convert digital signals to analog signals for transmission over a phone line.
    A software used to monitor network activity.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is packet switching?
    The process of backing up data.
    The process of compressing data.
    The process of dividing data into packets and sending them over a network.
    The process of encrypting data.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is bandwidth?
    The number of computers connected to a network.
    The amount of storage space available on a computer.
    The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time period.
    The speed at which data is transmitted over a network.
    30s
  • Q12
    What is latency?
    The delay between sending a packet and receiving a response.
    The speed at which data is transmitted over a network.
    The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time period.
    The number of computers connected to a network.
    30s
  • Q13
    What is HTTP?
    A type of virus.
    A type of software.
    Hypertext Transfer Protocol - a protocol for transferring data over the World Wide Web.
    A type of computer hardware.
    30s
  • Q14
    What is HTTPS?
    A type of computer hardware.
    Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure - a protocol for secure communication over the World Wide Web.
    A type of virus.
    A type of software.
    30s

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