CARLOS L.

ALBERT HIGH SCHOOL

Brixton Hill Brgy. Santol, Quezon City
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)
THIRD QUARTER SUMMATIVE TEST
CSS-ICT 10

Direction: Read statement carefully, choose the letter of the appropriate answer and write it on your answer
sheet.

1. An any collection of computers that communicate with one another over a shared platform
A. Computer Access [Link] Network
B. Computer Cable [Link] Topology
2. If you were designing a network for a large organization, which protocol would you choose to ensure
secure data transmission, and why?
A. HTTPS, because it encrypts data during transmission
B. SMTP, because it is used for sending emails
C. HTTP, because it is widely supported
D. FTP, because it allows file transfers
3.. What is the purpose of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
A. To improve internet speed
B. Assigns IP addresses to devices
C. To manage email communications
D. To create a secure connection over the internet
4. A network device that filters out data traffic by protocol rather than by packet address in a network.
A. Modem B. NIC C. Router D. Switch
5. Network Interface card (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, which is
installed on a computer so it can connect to a network. What is the other name for this device?
A. LAN card B. Video card C. Graphics card D. Audio card
6. Which device is primarily responsible for connecting multiple devices within a local area network
(LAN)?
A. Hub B. Modem C. Router [Link]
7. What is the main function of a router in a network?
A. To connect devices within a single network
B. To route data between different networks
C. To filter incoming and outgoing traffic
D. To amplify network signals
8. What is the primary role of a modem in a network?
A. To convert digital signals to analog and vice versa
B. To connect devices within a LAN
C. To manage network traffic
D. To assign IP addresses
9. In a network, what is the purpose of a repeater?
A. To filter traffic
B. To assign IP addresses
C. To connect multiple devices
D. To regenerate and amplify signals over long distances
[Link] computer network is used for workstations, servers, printers, and other devices to communicate and
share resources and covers a small area such as home, office, and small group of buildings?
A. LAN B. WAN C. VPN D. CAN
11. Networks are categorized by several methods, including the technology used and the size of the
network. What network is appropriate to cover a limited geographical area where networking cables are
difficult to install such as outdoors, public places, and homes that are not wired for networks?
A. LAN B. MAN C. PAN D. Wireless LAN
12. It is the largest type of computer network, an example is the (www) world-wide web or the internet.
A. CAN B. MAN C. PAN D. WAN
13. What type of computer network when computers are located within a single graphical location such as
one office building, room or home?
A. Local Area Network C. Personal Area Network
B. Wide Area Network D. Virtual Private Network
14. In which scenario would a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) be most appropriately used?
A. Linking several offices within a city.
B. Networking devices across different continents.
C. Connecting multiple devices in a single room.
D. Connecting personal devices like smartphones and tablets.
15. What is the primary characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
A. It connects devices within a small area.
B. It is limited to personal devices within a few meters.
C. It is used solely for connecting devices in a single organization.
D. It covers a large geographical area, often connecting multiple cities or countries.
16. How does a Personal Area Network (PAN) typically differ from a Local Area Network (LAN)?
A. A PAN is larger than a LAN.
B. A PAN can support more devices than a LAN.
C. A PAN connects devices over a longer distance than a LAN.
D. A PAN is designed for personal devices and operates over a very short range.
17. Which of the following statements is true regarding Local Area Networks (LANs)?
A. They are always wireless.
B. They can only connect a maximum of 10 devices.
C. They are used exclusively for connecting devices in homes.
D. They typically offer high-speed connections over short distances.
18. What is one of the primary uses of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
A. To provide internet access to a wide area
B. To connect multiple computers in a corporate office
C. To connect different branches of a company across cities
D. To facilitate communication between personal devices like smartphones and tablets
19. Which of the following best describes a scenario where a LAN would be most beneficial?
A. A company with offices in multiple countries
B. A coffee shop providing free Wi-Fi to customers
C. A family sharing internet access in their neighborhood
D. A school connecting computers in a single building for educational purposes
20. Which type of network would most likely be used for connecting devices within a smart home?
A. Local Area Network (LAN)
B. Wide Area Network (WAN)
C. Personal Area Network (PAN)
D. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
21. In what context would a MAN be preferred over a WAN?
A. When connecting devices in a single room
B. When linking multiple buildings in a metropolitan area
C. When needing to connect devices across different continents
D. When setting up a home network
22. What is a significant benefit of using a LAN in an educational institution?
A. It allows for resource sharing and collaborative learning.
B. It connects devices over long distances.
C. It requires extensive infrastructure.
D. It is limited to personal devices.
23. What is the primary function of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?
A. To manage network traffic
B. To assign IP addresses to devices
C. To transfer files between computers
D. To facilitate secure email communication
24. What is a key difference between TCP and UDP?
A. TCP is faster than UDP.
B. UDP is connection-oriented, while TCP is not.
C. TCP provides error-checking, while UDP does not.
D. UDP is used for email, while TCP is used for web browsing.
25. The arrangement of all the peripherals like computers, links, on a computer network.
A. Computer Network C. Network Topology
B. Computer Cable D. Computer Access
26. A network topology where one "root" node connects to other nodes, which is connected to other nodes,
forming a tree structure.
A. Bus B. Mesh C. Hybrid D. Tree
27. A combination of different topologies that is usually used in a larger set-up of LANs.
A. Bus B. Mesh C. Hybrid D. Tree
28. Which of the following is a distributed network where all data/ information pass through a central
computer?
A. star network B. ring network C. bus network D. LAN network
29. Why might a company choose a star topology over a bus topology?
A. Star topology requires less cabling.
B. Star topology is more cost-effective.
C. Star topology is less complex to set up.
D. Star topology allows for easier addition of devices without disrupting the network.
30. In which scenario would a bus topology be most appropriate?
A. In a large corporate office with many devices.
B. In a temporary network setup for an event.
C. In a home network with multiple devices.
D. In a data center with high traffic.
31. Which of the following statements about network topology is true?
A. Topology only refers to the physical layout of a network.
B. Topology can affect network performance and reliability.
C. All topologies are equally efficient for all types of networks.
D. Topology is not a significant factor in network design.
32. How does the performance of a bus topology change as more devices are added?
A. Performance improves with more devices.
B. Performance decreases as more devices are added.
C. Performance is unaffected by the number of devices.
D. Performance remains constant regardless of the number of devices.
33. Which of the following is a primary advantage of a star topology?
A. Easy to install and manage
B. All devices are interconnected
C. Requires less cable than other topologies
D. More robust against individual device failures
34. What is a significant disadvantage of a bus topology?
A. High cost of installation
B. Difficult to troubleshoot
C. Requires more cabling than a star topology
D. If the main cable fails, the entire network goes down
35. In a ring topology, what happens if one device fails?
A. The network is disrupted until the device is repaired
B. The entire network remains operational
C. The network automatically reroutes data
D. Only the failed device is affected
36. How does a hybrid topology benefit a network?
A. Combines the strengths of multiple topologies
B. Does not require any additional hardware
C. Is the simplest to implement
D. Eliminates all points of failure
37. In terms of cost, which topology is generally the least expensive to set up?
A. Bus [Link] C. Ring [Link]
38. Which topology allows for easy addition of new devices without disrupting the network?
[Link] B. Hybrid C. Ring [Link]
39. What is a disadvantage of a star topology regarding its central device?
A. It is difficult to manage C. It requires more cabling
B. If the central hub fails, the entire network fails D. It is not scalable
40. Which topology would be most suitable for a small office with limited resources?
A. Bus B. Mesh C. Ring D. Star
41. What is the impact of a failure in the central hub of a star topology?
A. Only the devices connected to the hub are affected
B. The entire network goes down
C. The network self-heals
D. No impact on the network
42 Among the different ways to connect devices, which is the most reliable medium to establish a computer
network?
A. Satellites B. Wireless technology C. Cables D. Infrared
43. Which of the following materials is needed when creating an ethernet cable?
A. Crimping tool B. Cat 5e cable C. LAN tester D. organizer
43. In the T568B color pinout arrangement, which of the following color precedes blue?
A. brown B. white/green C. black D. white/orange
44. Which of the following statements tells the function of a Straight through cable?
A. It is used to connect two dissimilar devices like modem and switch.
B. It uses cross-over cable pinout color arrangement.
C. It is widely used to connect computers within a building or room.
D. It uses two different pinout standards in each end of the cable – T568A and T56B.
45. What distinguishes Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable from Shielded Twisted Pair Cable?
A. UTP has two or four pairs of wires which are twisted together.
B. UTP cables contain no shields, and they are thinner than STP cables.
C. UTP is a type of copper cabling that is used for most Ethernet networks.
D. UTP wires are twisted to reduce electro-magnetic interference (EMI) from outside the
cable.
46. What is the correct order for creating an Ethernet cable?
A. Cut into the plastic sheath 1 inch from the end of the cut cable.
B. Unwind and pinch the wires between your fingers and straighten them.
C. Push the wires into the RJ45 connector.
D. Carefully place the connector into the crimping tool and cinch down on the handles
tightly.
[Link] the cables using LAN tester.

A. DCAEB B. BEACD C. ABCDE D. DAEBC

47. Which type of cable is most commonly used for Ethernet networking?
A. Coaxial cable C. Twisted pair cable
B. Fiber optic cable [Link] cable
48. What does the term "bandwidth" refer to in the context of network cables?
A. The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a given time
B. The distance the cable can run without losing signal
C. The type of connectors used with the cable
D. The physical size of the cable
49. In a home network, which cable type would you likely use to connect a router to a computer?
A. Coaxial cable C. Twisted pair cable
B. Fiber optic cable D. Serial cable
50. What is the primary use of coaxial cables in networking?
A. Connecting computers to routers
B. Connecting printers to computers
C. Connecting televisions to cable services
D. Connecting servers to storage devices