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G8 - Storage & Internet (end of unit test)

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20 questions
1

A computing device that is physically unable to communicate with any other device is known as what?

1

A network device can communicate with another device, ​either via a wired or wireless connection.​

1

Every device connecting to a network needs a NIC. ​

1

NIC stands for....

1

A NIC contains a MAC address.​

3

Match the MAC address length with its characteristic.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Allows multiple addresses
Each character represents 4 bits
48 bits
Supports diverse device communication
12 hexadecimal characters
Standard MAC address length
1

What does MAC stand for in MAC address?

1

How many hexadecimal digits are in a MAC address?

1

What is the format of a MAC address?

4

What are characteristics of IPv4 and IPv6?

  • Dotted decimal notation
  • 128-bit address
  • 32-bit address
  • Hexadecimal notation
  • IPv4
  • IPv6
2

Explain the function of a router.

1

A typical router will have:​

2

What is secondary storage?

6

What are the 3 different types of secondary storage? Give an example of each.

2

What are the advantages of secondary storage?

2

What are the disadvantages of secondary storage?

6

Match the description with the correct primary storage.

RAM
ROM
Holds programs and data currently in use by the CPU
Volatile
Read-only
Holds startup instructions for the computer
Read and write
Non-volatile
2

What is meant by volatile and non-volatile memory?

3

What is this logic gate called? [1]
Write out the truth table for the following Logic Gate. [2]

6

a) Convert denary 102 to its 8 bits binary equivalent. [2]
b) convert binary 102 to hexadecimal equivalent. [2]
c) convert binary 102 to binary -102. [2]