Year 8

Topical Test 1
Total: 30 marks

Name:

Class:

1. State your answer with “True” or “False” for the following statements (5 marks):

a. It is easy to add and remove device/ workstation using Ring FALSE

topology.

b. There are generally two types of twisted pair cables. These are TRUE
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

c. Computer network performance upgrades as traffic increases FALSE

even without proper design

d. Bluetooth technology is a form of wireless communication. TRUE

e. Mobile phone can handle unlimited memory. FALSE

2. Write the full terminology for the acronyms below (5 marks):

NIC
PAN
MAN
STP
UTP
3. Match the following (5 marks).

Android OS Linux-based open source OS which was

taken over by HP and later sold to LG

Blackberry Set of instructions written to develop

OS applications for smartphones and
mobile devices.

webOS Known for strong wireless activation,

synchronisation of emails, calendar,
notes, contacts and tasks.

iOS Named after desserts (Cupcake, Donut,

etc)

Mobile A closed source system owned by

Application Apple which provides strong security
Development and other parties cannot use or modify
this OS

4. Select the correct types of mobile OS (1 mark):

i. Android OS
ii. iOS
iii. BlackBerry OS
iv. webOS
v. desktop OS
A. I, ii, iii, iv
B. I, ii, iv, v
C. I, iii, iv, v
D. All of the above

5. Types of Transmission Channels are (1 mark):

i. coaxial cable
ii. twisted pair cable
iii. bluetooth
iv. radio waves
v. Infrared
A. I, ii, iii, iv
B. I, ii, iv, v
C. I, iii, iv, v
D. All of the above

6. Advantages of computer network includes (1 mark):

i. centralised software management
ii. security of all data are safe even when the server is hacked or attacked by virus.
iii. files can be sent and received quickly
iv. storing the software on a file server and making it available to other computers
connected to it can save money.
v. resources such as printers, fax machines, scanners and modems ca be shared by
connecting them on a network.
A. I, ii, iii, iv
B. I, ii, iv, v
C. I, iii, iv, v
D. All of the above

7. List down the basic components of a network (5 marks):

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

8. list down 3 types of topology (3 marks):

a)
b)
c)

9. list down TWO types of twisted pair cable (2 marks):

a)
b)

10. State two main types of Operating System (2 marks):

a) Mobile OS
b) Desktop OS