Networks & Electronic Communication is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Information 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. A network that connects devices within a single school building is best classified as a:
Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
A single standalone computer
A peer-to-peer server only
Answer: Local Area Network (LAN) — A Local Area Network (LAN) connects devices within a small, confined area, such as a single building, home or school.
Easy
2. The internet itself is best described as an example of which type of network?
A Wide Area Network (WAN)
A Local Area Network (LAN)
A single computer's internal network only
A wired network only, with no wireless devices
Answer: A Wide Area Network (WAN) — The internet connects an enormous number of smaller networks across cities and countries, making it the best-known example of a Wide Area Network (WAN).
Medium
3. Name the type of communication media that uses radio waves, such as Wi-Fi, to transmit data without physical cables.
Answer: wireless media — Wireless media use radio waves, such as Wi-Fi, to transmit data without physical cables, offering convenience and mobility.
