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Computer systems and networks: AP CSP practice

The internet, fault tolerance and parallel computing. 11 questions in the style of the AP CSP exam.

Sample questions

Which statement best describes the Internet?

  1. A program used to view web pages
  2. A single computer that stores every website
  3. A network of interconnected networks that communicate using open, shared protocols
  4. Another name for the World Wide Web

Why was IPv6 introduced to replace IPv4?

  1. IPv6 uses more bits for addresses, so many more devices can have unique addresses
  2. IPv6 removes the need for routers
  3. IPv6 makes all data travel faster
  4. IPv6 stops all cyberattacks

Which is the best example of a benefit of distributed computing?

  1. It removes the need for any network
  2. It makes every program run on a single processor
  3. It lets a problem be solved using many computers when it would take too long or need too much storage on one computer
  4. It guarantees that a program has no logic errors