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The impact of network failure

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “The impact of network failure”, from the unit “Network fundamentals” (Year 11 Computing) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Which factor is most likely to slow down a network when too many devices are connected?
  2. What does latency measure in a network?
  3. If a file is very large, what will happen to the transmission time compared to a transmitting small file?
  4. Which device is responsible for choosing the best route for data in a network?
  5. Complete the formula for calculating how long it takes to transmit a file:time = size of file (in bits) ÷ ___ (in bits per second).
  6. Match each network issue to its effect:
  7. What is a possible consequence of network failure in a hospital?
  8. Which term describes a network’s ability to recover quickly from problems?
  9. What is the term for having backup parts or systems in a network to keep it running if something fails?
  10. Match each term to its description:
  11. Which of the following best explains why network failure is more serious than just being inconvenient?
  12. Put these actions in order for responding to a network failure:

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