Networking Questions with Solutions
A computer network connects two or more computers so they can share data and resources. This topic covers types of networks (PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN), network topologies (bus, star, ring, mesh, tree and hybrid), transmission media (twisted pair, coaxial cable, optical fibre and wireless), and networking devices such as hubs, switches, routers, bridges, gateways, repeaters and modems. It also covers the OSI reference model and its seven layers, the TCP/IP model, and basic concepts such as IP addresses, MAC addresses, bandwidth and data transmission modes (simplex, half-duplex and full-duplex). Exam questions often ask which device works at which OSI layer, the advantages of a topology, or the difference between similar devices. A memory aid for the OSI layers from bottom to top is "Please Do Not Throw Sausage Pizza Away" (Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application). Practise the networking questions below. Each answer includes an explanation.
- Q21.
_______ is a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices called 'clients'.
A. IntranetB. DongleC. ThermostarD. ServereasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q22.
Fiber relies on _______ Instead of electricity to transmit data, which facilitates much faster internet connections that are capable of handling higher bandwidth.
A. electricityB. lightC. electromagnetismD. magnetismeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q23.
ADSL provides ______ data rates in the downstream direction (from the central office to the end user) than in the upstream direction (from the end user to the central office).
A. higherB. lowerC. equalD. higher or lower (depending upon provider and traffic)mediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q24.
_________ is an established set of rules that determine how data is transmitted between different devices in the same network, essentially, it allows connected devices to communicate with each other, regardless of any differences in their internal processes, structure or design
A. Network SoftwareB. Network ProtocolC. Network MediaD. Network Operating SystemeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q25.
A ________ is a collection of devices connected together in one physical location, such as a building, office or home. It can be small or large, ranging from a home network with one user to an office or school network with thousands of users and devices.
A. LANB. WANC. MAND. CloudeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q26.
What is the full form of TCP?
A. Transmission Carrier PackageB. Terminal Control ProtocolC. Transmission control ProtocolD. Transport Control ProtocoleasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q27.
Which one of the following devices is used for connecting computers in a star topology?
A. HubB. RepeaterC. BridgeD. RoutereasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q28.
In which topology are all the network nodes Individually connected to a central switch, hub or computer that acts as a central point of communication to pass on the message?
A. Star TopologyB. Ring TopologyC. Bus TopologyD. Hybrid TopologyeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q29.
________ is the most important/ powerful computer in a typical network.
A. DesktopB. Network clientC. Network serverD. Network stationeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q30.
Which of the following terms is associated with networks?
A. MouseB. PlotterC. MS ExcelD. ConnectivityeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q31.
What is the full form of ISDN?
A. Integrated Services Digital NetworkB. Integrated Services Double NetworkC. Inter Services Digital NetworkD. Integrated Server Digital NetworkeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q32.
Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs a specialized piece of software called ________.
A. FirewallB. Windows VistaC. firmwareD. a network operating system (NOS)mediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q33.
In a building, the network through which computers are connected to each other through LAN is called
A. InternetB. IntranetC. ExtranetD. Satellite neteasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q34.
VSAT stands for
A. Very Small Aperture TerminalB. Varying Size Aperture TerminalC. Very Small Analog TerminalD. Very Small Access terminalmediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q35.
Bluetooth is an example of
A. Personal Area NetworkB. Local Area NetworkC. Virtual Private NetworkD. Wide Area NetworkeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q36.
What type of network connection is not a way of connecting to the Internet?
A. TCP/IPB. Dial-upC. ISDND. T1mediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q37.
A data communication facility on which data can be transmitted in two directions is referred as
A. DuplexB. SimplexC. TriplexD. TCPeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q38.
The most widely used device in communication is a
A. CoprocessorB. ChannelC. BusD. ModemeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q39.
Which of the following cables can transmit data at high speeds?
A. Flat cablesB. Coaxial cableC. Optic fibre cableD. Twisted pair cableeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q40.
The hardware device or software program that sends messages between networks is known as a
A. BridgeB. BackboneC. RouterD. GatewayeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution ›