Networks & Internet Technologies Fundamentals is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Computer Applications Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which type of network connects devices within a single, limited area, such as one building or school campus?
A Local Area Network (LAN)
A Wide Area Network (WAN)
A Personal Area Network (PAN) covering an entire country
The internet as a whole
Answer: A Local Area Network (LAN) — A Local Area Network (LAN) connects devices within a single, limited area, such as one building or school campus.
Easy
2. Which network is the best-known and largest real-world example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
The internet
A single home Wi-Fi network
A Bluetooth connection between two phones
A single school's LAN
Answer: The internet — The internet is the best-known and largest example of a WAN, connecting millions of smaller networks worldwide.
Medium
3. Give ONE term for a small network, typically only a few metres around one person, connecting personal devices like a smartphone and wireless earphones.
Answer: a Personal Area Network (PAN) — A Personal Area Network (PAN) is a small network, typically covering only a few metres around one person, connecting personal devices.
