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Doc's Computer Quiz

This script sets up a quiz about the Internet and then tallies your score. It will even send your score to the teacher by email! It can be easily be changed to ask questions on other subjects. The draw back is that computer whiz kids can easily cheat to get the answers.


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1. A network is two or more computers connected to each other so they can share resources.
    True
    False
2. A __________ connects computers over long distances via telephone lines or satellite links.
    LAN
    WAN
    WAIS
3. A __________ is the standard or set of rules that two computers use to communicate with each other.
    Modem
    Protocol
    Link
4. T1 Line is a high-speed digital connection capable of transmitting data at a rate of approximately __________.
    1.5 million bits per second
    56 kbps
    1.5 million baud
5. A T3 Line is equal to about 672 regular voice-grade telephone lines; enough to transmit full-motion real-time video over a network.
    True
    False
6. __________ is a communications protocol that allows you to connect your computer to the Internet using a standard telephone line.
    ISDN
    SLIP
    TCP/IP
7. Encryption is a way of reducing the size of a file, or files, so that they don't take up a lot of space and can travel faster over a network.
    True
    False
8. A __________ is a connector on the computer to which peripheral devices are attached.
    Gateway
    Node
    Port
9. A node is any computer directly connected to a network that acts as a repository for services available for other computers on the network.
    True
    False
10. A __________ is a computer that handles requests for data, electronic mail, file transfers, and other network services from other computers.
    Server
    Host
    Client


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