Computer Networks Mcqs.pdf

Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) cover a wide range of topics related to the fundamental principles, protocols, and technologies that govern the communication and connectivity of computer systems. These questions are designed to test the knowledge and understanding of individuals in the field of computer networking. Below is a description outlining the common themes covered by MCQs in this domain:

Network Basics:

MCQs may assess the understanding of basic networking concepts such as nodes, links, topology, and communication models.
Questions might cover the differences between local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), as well as their applications.
Protocols and Standards:

Questions often focus on network protocols, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, and their roles in data transmission.
Familiarity with networking standards and organizations like the IEEE and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is commonly tested.
Networking Devices:

MCQs may inquire about the functionality of networking devices like routers, switches, hubs, and their roles in network infrastructure.
Understanding the purpose and operation of devices like modems and gateways may also be examined.
IP Addressing and Subnetting:

Questions might cover topics related to IP addressing, subnetting, and the differences between IPv4 and IPv6.
Subnet masks, network classes, and CIDR notation could be focal points in these questions.
Data Link Layer and Switching:

Understanding the data link layer and its protocols (e.g., Ethernet) is often tested.
Questions may address concepts related to MAC addresses, switching techniques, and VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks).
Routing and Routing Protocols:

Questions may assess knowledge of routing algorithms and protocols such as RIP, OSPF, and BGP.
Understanding the routing table, routing metrics, and the role of routers in forwarding data is essential.
Wireless Networking:

Topics related to wireless communication standards (e.g., Wi-Fi), security protocols, and frequency bands may be covered.
Questions might address challenges and solutions in wireless networking environments.
Network Security:

MCQs may focus on security protocols, firewalls, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
Understanding common security threats and countermeasures is typically part of these questions.
Network Management and Troubleshooting:

Questions may assess knowledge of network management protocols (e.g., SNMP) and troubleshooting techniques.
Understanding tools for monitoring, diagnosing, and resolving network issues is crucial.
Emerging Technologies:

Some MCQs may explore contemporary topics such as cloud computing, virtualization, and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of networking.

1. COMPUTERNETWORKING-MCQs
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1.Whatisanetworkinthecontextofcomputing?
A.Agroupofinterconnectedcomputers
B.Asinglecomputersystem
C.Asoftwareapplication
D.Atypeofperipheraldevice
2.WhatdoesLANstandforinnetworking?
A.LocalAccessNetwork
B.LongAreaNetwork
C.LocalAreaNetwork
D.LargeAccessNode
3.Whichnetworkingcomponentisresponsiblefordirectingdatabetweendifferent
networks?
A.Router
B.Switch
C.Hub
D.Modem
4.WhatdoestheacronymWANrepresentinnetworking?
A.WideAccessNetwork
B.WirelessAreaNetwork
C.WideAreaNetwork
D.WebApplicationNode
5.IntheOSImodel,whichlayerisresponsibleforend-to-endcommunicationand
logicaladdressing?
A.NetworkLayer
B.DataLinkLayer
C.TransportLayer
D.PhysicalLayer
6.WhatisthepurposeoftheDataLinkLayerintheOSImodel?
A.Logicaladdressing
B.Errordetectionandcorrection
C.Flowcontrol

2. D.Physicalspecifications
7.WhichprotocoliscommonlyusedforassigningIPaddressesdynamicallyina
network?
A.DNS
B.DHCP
C.ARP
D.ICMP
8.WhatistheprimarypurposeoftheTransportLayerintheOSImodel?
A.Logicaladdressing
B.End-to-endcommunication
C.Errordetectionandcorrection
D.Reliabledatatransfer
9.Whatisapacket-switchednetwork?
A.Dataistransferredasacontinuousstream
B.Dataisdividedintopacketsfortransmission
C.Dataistransferredinapoint-to-pointmanner
D.Dataistransmittedinacircuit-switchedmanner
10.HowmanylayersdoestheOSImodelhave?
A.5
B.6
C.7
D.8
11.WhatdoestheacronymDNSstandforinnetworking?
A.DynamicNamingService
B.DomainNameSystem
C.DataNetworkSecurity
D.DigitalNetworkService
12.WhichnetworkingdeviceoperatesattheDataLinkLayeroftheOSImodel?
A.Router
B.Switch
C.Hub
D.Modem
13.Innetworking,whatisthepurposeofafirewall?
A.Controlnetworkaccess
B.Providewirelessconnectivity
C.ManageIPaddressassignments
D.Optimizedatatransfer

3. 14.WhatisthefunctionofthePhysicalLayerintheOSImodel?
A.Errordetectionandcorrection
B.Logicaladdressing
C.Bit-leveltransmission
D.Reliabledatatransfer
15.Whichnetworkingprotocolisresponsibleforthedeliveryofemailsoverthe
Internet?
A.HTTP
B.SMTP
C.FTP
D.DNS
16.WhatdoestheacronymLANrepresentinnetworking?
A.LargeAreaNetwork
B.LocalAccessNode
C.LocalAreaNetwork
D.LogicalAddressNode
17.Innetworking,whatdoestheterm"bandwidth"referto?
A.Datatransferspeed
B.Networksecuritylevel
C.Maximumdevicecapacity
D.Distancebetweendevices
18.Whichnetworkingcomponentconnectsmultipledeviceswithinalocalareaand
operatesatLayer2oftheOSImodel?
A.Router
B.Switch
C.Hub
D.Modem
19.WhatisthepurposeoftheNetworkLayerintheOSImodel?
A.Logicaladdressing
B.End-to-endcommunication
C.Errordetectionandcorrection
D.Reliabledatatransfer
20.WhichnetworkingdeviceoperatesatthePhysicalLayeroftheOSImodel?
A.Router
B.Switch
C.Hub
D.Modem

4. 21.WhatisthepurposeoftheapplicationlayerintheOSImodel?
A.End-to-endcommunication
B.Presentationofdata
C.Logicaladdressing
D.Interfacewithuserapplications
22.WhatdoesLANstandforinnetworking?
A.LocalAccessNetwork
B.LongAreaNetwork
C.LocalAreaNetwork
D.LargeAccessNode
23.WhichstatementbestdescribesaLAN?
A.Spansalargegeographicalarea
B.Connectsdeviceswithinabuildingorcampus
C.Connectsdevicesacrosscities
D.Servesasaglobalnetwork
24.WhatistheprimarycharacteristicofaWAN?
A.Limitedgeographicscope
B.Highdatatransferspeed
C.Connectsdeviceswithinacity
D.Spansalargegeographicarea
25.Whichnetworktypeismostsuitableforasingleorganization'smultiplelocations
withinacity?
A.LAN
B.WAN
C.MAN
D.PAN
26.WhatdoesPANstandforinnetworking?
A.PublicAreaNetwork
B.PersonalAreaNetwork
C.PrivateAccessNetwork
D.PrimaryAreaNetwork
27.InwhichscenariowouldaWANbecommonlyused?
A.Connectingdeviceswithinabuilding
B.Connectingdeviceswithinacity
C.Connectingdeviceswithinacampus
D.Connectingdevicesacrossdifferentcities

5. 28.WhatisthemainpurposeofaMAN?
A.Connectdeviceswithinabuilding
B.Connectdeviceswithinacity
C.Connectdevicesglobally
D.Connectdeviceswithinacampus
29.Whichnetworktypeissuitableforasmallgroupofinterconnectedcomputersin
closeproximity,suchasinahomeoroffice?
A.WAN
B.LAN
C.PAN
D.MAN
30.WhatisthecharacteristicfeatureofaPAN?
A.Spansalargegeographicalarea
B.Connectsdeviceswithinacity
C.Connectsdeviceswithinabuilding
D.Connectsdevicesincloseproximitytoanindividual
31.Whichnetworktypeiscommonlyusedtoconnectdeviceswithinasinglebuilding
orcampus?
A.WAN
B.LAN
C.PAN
D.MAN
32.Innetworking,whatdoestheterm"geographicalscope"referto?
A.Speedofdatatransfer
B.Distancebetweendevices
C.Numberofconnecteddevices
D.Networksecuritylevel
33.Whichnetworktypeistypicallyusedforconnectingdevicesinahome
environment,suchaslaptops,smartphones,andsmartappliances?
A.LAN
B.WAN
C.PAN
D.MAN
34.WhatistheprimarypurposeofaWAN?
A.Connectdeviceswithinabuilding
B.Connectdeviceswithinacity
C.Connectdevicesglobally
D.Connectdeviceswithinacampus

6. 35.Whichnetworktypeischaracterizedbyhigh-speeddatatransferandlowlatency,
makingitsuitableforapplicationslikeonlinegamingorvideoconferencing?
A.WAN
B.LAN
C.PAN
D.MAN
36.Inwhichnetworktypeisdatatypicallytransmittedoverlongdistancesusing
technologieslikeleasedlinesorsatelliteconnections?
A.WAN
B.LAN
C.PAN
D.MAN
37.Whichnetworktypeismostlikelytobeusedforconnectingdeviceswithina
universitycampus?
A.LAN
B.WAN
C.PAN
D.MAN
38.WhatistheprimaryadvantageofusingaWANoveraLAN?
A.Higherdatatransferspeed
B.Lowercostofimplementation
C.Greatercoveragearea
D.Simplicityofconfiguration
39.WhatistheprimarypurposeofaPAN?
A.Connectdeviceswithinabuilding
B.Connectdeviceswithinacity
C.Connectdevicesglobally
D.Connectdevicesincloseproximitytoanindividual
40.Whichnetworktypeiscommonlyusedtoconnectdevicesacrossdifferentcities
orcountries?
A.WAN
B.LAN
C.PAN
D.MAN
41.WhatisthetypicalspeedofdatatransferinaPAN?
A.Low

7. B.Moderate
C.High
D.Extremelyhigh
42.Inwhichnetworktopologydoeseachdeviceconnecttoacentralhuborswitch?
A.Bus
B.Ring
C.Star
D.Mesh
43.Whatisthemainadvantageofastartopology?
A.Easytoimplement
B.Highdatatransferspeed
C.Lowcostofcabling
D.Improvedfaultisolation
44.Inabustopology,howaredevicesconnectedtothecentralcommunicationline?
A.Directly
B.Throughacentralhub
C.Inaringconfiguration
D.Viaameshnetwork
45.Whathappenstothedatatransmittedinabustopologyiftwodevicessend
signalssimultaneously?
A.Collisionoccurs
B.Dataissentsequentially
C.Networkbecomesmoreefficient
D.Dataislost
46.Whichnetworktopologyusesatoken-passingprotocoltocontroldata
transmission?
A.Bus
B.Ring
C.Star
D.Mesh
47.Whatistheprimarydisadvantageofabustopology?
A.Difficulttoimplement
B.Limitedscalability
C.Highcostofcabling
D.Susceptibletocollisions
48.Inaringtopology,whathappensifonedeviceintheringfails?
A.Alldevicesfail

8. B.Onlythefaileddeviceisaffected
C.Networkcontinuestofunction
D.Datatransmissionbecomesfaster
49.Whatisthemainadvantageofaringtopology?
A.Easytoimplement
B.Highdatatransferspeed
C.Lowcostofcabling
D.Equalaccesstothenetwork
50.Inastartopology,whathappensifthecentralhuborswitchfails?
A.Alldevicesfail
B.Onlythefaileddeviceisaffected
C.Networkcontinuestofunction
D.Datatransmissionbecomesfaster
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