Basic Network Components · CSEC Information Technology

14 past-paper questions on Basic Network Components, part of Computer Networks and Web Technologies, from every CSEC Information Technology paper on Quelpr.

1. 4(b)2 marks· CSEC Information Technology · 2011 · Paper 2Explain what is a 'hotspot' and give ONE disadvantage of having access to a hotspot.
2. 4(c)2 marks· CSEC Information Technology · 2011 · Paper 2Name TWO devices that can connect to a Wi-Fi.
3. 6(a)4 marks· CSEC Information Technology · 2015 · Paper 2List FOUR hardware devices that are required for this laboratory.
4. 6(b)6 marks· CSEC Information Technology · 2015 · Paper 2Match each meaning in Column Y with the appropriate term in Column X (1. UPLOAD, 2. VOIP, 3. HOTSPOT, 4. URL, 5. LAN, 6. FTP) by writing the corresponding number.
5. 2(a)8 marks· CSEC Information Technology · 2022 · Paper 2State the location on the network where EACH of the following hardware devices could be found AND describe the function of EACH device: - Network interface card - Wireless network adaptor - Modem - Router
6. 2(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Information Technology · January 2013 · Paper 2Use Table 1 to identify the IP address 128.8.74.3.
7. 4(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Information Technology · January 2013 · Paper 2Name the type of cabling that consists of a copper wire covered by a thick layer of insulation.
8. 4(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Information Technology · January 2013 · Paper 2Name the type of cabling that consists of clear glass fibres enclosed in an outer sheath.
9. 4(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Information Technology · January 2013 · Paper 2Name the type of transmission that is capable of transmitting data at a rate of more than 1000 characters per second.
10. 4(a)(v)1 mark· CSEC Information Technology · January 2013 · Paper 2Name the protocol that a network uses for radio frequencies between wireless devices.
11. Q251 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Information Technology · May/June 2019 · Paper 1Which of the following signals represent the function of a modem?
12. 5(b)2 marks· CSEC Information Technology · May/June 2019 · Paper 2Describe ONE scenario where Coaxial cable is more useful than Fibre-optic cable, and vice versa.
13. 5(c)2 marks· CSEC Information Technology · May/June 2019 · Paper 2Describe ONE scenario where Simplex communication is more useful than Duplex communication, and vice versa.
14. 5(e)2 marks· CSEC Information Technology · May/June 2019 · Paper 2Describe ONE scenario where Satellite transmission is more useful than Microwave transmission, and vice versa.