Networks & Internet Technologies is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 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 across a very large geographic area, potentially spanning cities, countries or continents?
A Wide Area Network (WAN)
A Local Area Network (LAN)
NFC
Bluetooth
Answer: A Wide Area Network (WAN) — A Wide Area Network (WAN) connects devices across a large geographic area, typically by linking together multiple smaller networks; the internet is the most well-known example.
Easy
2. What is streaming?
The continuous transmission of audio or video data played back in real time as it is received
Downloading an entire file before it can be played
A type of wireless communication standard
A method of throttling internet traffic
Answer: The continuous transmission of audio or video data played back in real time as it is received — Streaming is the continuous transmission of audio or video data over the internet, played back in real time as it is received rather than requiring the entire file to be downloaded first.
Medium
3. Name the pause in playback that occurs while a streaming device waits for more data to arrive over an insufficiently fast connection.
Answer: buffering — Buffering is the pause in playback that occurs while a streaming device waits for more data to arrive, typically caused by an insufficiently fast or stable connection.
