Academic Year 2022-2023 – First Term

FA-1
Grade: 8 Subject: Computing

Name: ……………………………………………… Date: / / 2022

Score: ____ Duration: 60 min

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General Rules:
1. Write your full name in the space provided above.
2. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
3. Do not use correction fluid under any circumstances.
4. Read the instructions and questions carefully.
5. Revise the paper before giving it back to the teacher.
6. Use BLUE non erasable pen only.

Q#1 Use the words in the box below to fill the gaps (1*8=8points)
SERVER CLOUD ROUTER NETWORK
HUB MODEM WAP SWITCH

1) …………………………. is a hardware device that sends data it receives only

to the intended device.

2) ………………………….. is a hardware device that sends data it receives to

every device connected to it.

3) ………………………….. is a hardware device that provides wireless access

to a network.

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 4) Computers that are connected so that they can share files and resources

………………………………

5) ………………………. is a hardware device hat joins two networks together.

6) A computer on a network that provides a service to users…………………….

7) ……………………….. is a hardware device that translates data sent on one

type of network.

8) …………………… is used to describe internet services, in particular internet

data storage.
Q#2 Network hardware
1) State any three types of servers (1*3=3 points)

a) ………………………………………..

b) ………………………………………..

c) …………………………………………

2) Name the type of server that performs the following tasks (1*3=3 points)

a) Receives an e-mail from you and pass it to someone else

…………………………………………..

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 b) Receives a word-processed file and save it to a network storage drive

………………………………….

c) Receives a request from you to print a file ……………………………….

3) Write TRUE for the correct statement and FALSE for the wrong statement
(0.5*4=2 points)
a) A hub is more expensive than a switch …………………………….

b) A switch is more secure than a hub ………………………………

c) If a switch is connected to 20 devices, it sends messages to all the 20

devices……………………………………

d) A web server is used to distribute data over the internet. ……………….

4) List the two types of cable connect network equipment (1*2=2 points)

a) ……………………………………………

b) ……………………………………………

5) Why is a server room air conditioned (1 point)

……………………………………………………………………………….

6) Explain why you would use a switch in a network instead of a hub (1 point)

…………………………………………………………………………….

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