Networks → Lecture One

1. What is a computer network?

a) A system that connects two or more computing devices for transmitting and sharing
information
b) A system that connects only mobile phones
c) A system that connects only servers
d) A system that connects only wireless devices

2. Which of the following is NOT a computing device in a network?

a) Mobile phone
b) Server
c) Fiber optic cable
d) Laptop

3. What was the first working network called?

a) LAN
b) WAN
c) ARPANET
d) MAN

4. When was ARPANET created?

a) 1950s
b) 1960s
c) 1970s
d) 1980s

5. Which of the following is a reason for using networks?

a) Resource sharing
b) Increased storage capacity
c) Flexibility
d) All of the above

6. What is one advantage of using networks?

a) Increased storage capacity
b) Reduced flexibility
c) Decreased resource availability
d) Higher cost

7. Which of the following is a network component?

a) Computer System
b) Network Media
c) Routers and Switches
d) All of the above
8. What is the role of network protocols in a network?
a) To connect devices physically
b) To define rules for communication between devices
c) To store data
d) To provide wireless connectivity

9. What does LAN stand for?

a) Local-Area Network
b) Long-Area Network
c) Large-Area Network
d) Limited-Area Network

10. What is the primary function of a LAN?

a) To connect devices across multiple countries
b) To interconnect workstations for sharing files and resources
c) To provide wireless connectivity
d) To store large amounts of data

11. What is a WAN?

a) A network that spans more than one geographic location
b) A network restricted to a single building
c) A network that uses only wireless connections
d) A network that stores data

12. What is the main difference between a LAN and a WAN?

a) LANs are faster and cheaper to set up than WANs
b) WANs are faster and cheaper to set up than LANs
c) LANs span multiple geographic locations
d) WANs are restricted to a single building

13. What is a WLAN?

a) A wireless local-area network
b) A wired local-area network
c) A wide-area network
d) A metropolitan-area network

14. What is a MAN?

a) A network that spans multiple countries
b) A network that spans a university campus or city
c) A network that is restricted to a single building
d) A network that uses only wireless connections

15. What is a CAN?

a) A network that uses only wireless connections
b) A network that spans multiple countries
c) A network that is restricted to a single building
 d) A network that links buildings within a limited geographical area

16. What is a SAN?

a) A network that is restricted to a single building
b) A network that spans multiple countries
c) A high-speed network for data storage
d) A network that uses only wireless connections

17. What is a PAN?

a) A network for sharing data among personal devices
b) A network that spans multiple countries
c) A network that is restricted to a single building
d) A network that uses only wired connections

18. What is a WPAN?

a) A wireless personal-area network
b) A wired personal-area network
c) A wide-area network
d) A metropolitan-area network

19. What is a peer-to-peer (P2P) network?

a) A network where each node acts as both a server and a client
b) A network with a dedicated server
c) A network that spans multiple countries
d) A network that uses only wireless connections

20. What is a client/server network?

a) A network that uses only wireless connections
b) A network where each node acts as both a server and a client
c) A network that spans multiple countries
d) A network with multiple clients and one server

21. What is the main advantage of a client/server network over a P2P network?
a) Easier to set up
b) Decentralized data management
c) Lower cost
d) Centralized data management

22. What is a network topology?

a) The type of devices used in a network
b) The type of cables used in a network
c) The physical and logical layout of a network
d) The type of data stored in a network

23. What is a bus topology?

a) A topology where devices are connected in a ring
 b) A topology where all devices are connected to a single backbone
c) A topology where devices are connected to a central hub
d) A topology where devices are connected to every other device

24. What is a disadvantage of a bus topology?

a) A break in the cable can disrupt the entire network
b) It is expensive to implement
c) It is difficult to expand
d) It requires specialized network equipment

25. What is a ring topology?

a) A topology where data travels in a circular fashion
b) A topology where devices are connected to a central hub
c) A topology where devices are connected to every other device
d) A topology where devices are connected to a single backbone

26. What is a disadvantage of a ring topology?

a) A single failure can disrupt the entire network
b) It is expensive to implement
c) It is difficult to expand
d) It requires specialized network equipment

27. What is a star topology?

a) A topology where devices are connected to a single backbone
b) A topology where devices are connected in a ring
c) A topology where devices are connected to every other device
d) A topology where devices are connected to a central hub

28. What is a disadvantage of a star topology?

a) It is expensive to implement
b) A failure of the central hub can disrupt the entire network
c) It is difficult to expand
d) It requires specialized network equipment

29. What is a mesh topology?

a) A topology where devices are connected in a ring
b) A topology where devices are connected to a central hub
c) A topology where each device is connected to every other device
d) A topology where devices are connected to a single backbone

30. What is an advantage of a mesh topology?

a) High redundancy
b) Low cost
c) Easy to troubleshoot
d) Requires less cabling
31. What is an infrastructure wireless topology?
a) A topology that uses a wireless access point to connect devices
b) A topology where devices connect directly to each other
c) A topology where devices are connected in a ring
d) A topology where devices are connected to a single backbone

32. What is an ad hoc wireless topology?

a) A topology where devices are connected to a single backbone
b) A topology that uses a wireless access point to connect devices
c) A topology where devices are connected in a ring
d) A topology where devices connect directly to each other without an access point

33. What is a wireless mesh topology?

a) A topology where each node is interconnected to other nodes
b) A topology where devices are connected to a central hub
c) A topology where devices are connected in a ring
d) A topology where devices are connected to a single backbone

34. What is the primary purpose of network references like RFCs?

a) To define standards and protocols for network communication
b) To provide hardware specifications
c) To store network data
d) To connect devices wirelessly

35. What are the two main types of network media?

a) Copper and fiber optics
b) Wireless and copper
c) Fiber optics and wireless
d) Copper and plastic

36. Which of the following is a wireless network medium?

a) Fiber optics
b) Copper cables
c) Radio frequency (RF) signals
d) Ethernet cables

37. Which device is used to connect multiple devices in a network?

a) Router
b) Switch
c) Hub
d) All of the above

38. What is the primary function of a router in a network?

a) To connect devices within a LAN
b) To connect different networks and route data between them
c) To provide wireless connectivity
 d) To store data

39. What is the role of a network interface card (NIC)?

a) To connect a computer to a network
b) To route data between networks
c) To provide wireless connectivity
d) To store data

40. Which of the following is a network protocol?

a) TCP/IP
b) HTTP
c) FTP
d) All of the above

41. What is the primary purpose of the TCP/IP protocol suite?

a) To define rules for communication between devices
b) To provide wireless connectivity
c) To store data
d) To connect devices physically

42. What is a hybrid topology?

a) A topology where devices are connected in a ring
b) A combination of two or more different topologies
c) A topology where devices are connected to a central hub
d) A topology where devices are connected to a single backbone

43. What is the primary advantage of a hybrid topology?

a) Low cost
b) Flexibility and scalability
c) Easy to troubleshoot
d) Requires less cabling

44. What is the role of a wireless access point (AP) in an infrastructure wireless topology?
a) To connect devices directly to each other
b) To connect wireless devices to a wired network
c) To store data
d) To provide wired connectivity

45. What is an example of an ad hoc wireless network?

a) A smartphone hotspot
b) A corporate Wi-Fi network
c) A university campus network
d) A metropolitan-area network

46. Which network type is more stable and scalable?

a) Client/server network
 b) Peer-to-peer network
c) Ad hoc network
d) Mesh network

47. What is a disadvantage of a peer-to-peer (P2P) network?

a) It requires specialized network equipment
b) It is more expensive to implement
c) Stability decreases as the number of nodes increases
d) It is difficult to expand

48. What is a common issue with bus topology cabling?

a) It is expensive to implement
b) It is difficult to expand
c) It requires specialized network equipment
d) A break in the cable can disrupt the entire network

49. What is a common issue with mesh topology cabling?

a) High cabling costs and complexity
b) Low redundancy
c) Easy to troubleshoot
d) Requires less cabling

50. What is the primary purpose of redundancy in a network?

a) To ensure continuous operation in case of failure
b) To reduce costs
c) To simplify troubleshooting
d) To increase speed

Model Answer
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