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Basic Computer Networks Interview Questions

The document provides a list of basic and advanced interview questions related to computer networks, covering topics such as network components, protocols, and security measures. Key concepts include definitions of IP addresses, firewalls, and network topologies, as well as explanations of protocols like TCP and services like anonymous FTP. It serves as a resource for understanding fundamental and advanced networking concepts for interview preparation.

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Basic Computer Networks Interview Questions

The document provides a list of basic and advanced interview questions related to computer networks, covering topics such as network components, protocols, and security measures. Key concepts include definitions of IP addresses, firewalls, and network topologies, as well as explanations of protocols like TCP and services like anonymous FTP. It serves as a resource for understanding fundamental and advanced networking concepts for interview preparation.

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Basic Computer Networks Interview Questions

Let us start with some basic computer networks interview questions!

1. What is meant by a link and node?

A network includes two or more computers connected directly by a physical medium like coaxial cable or
optical fiber. Link is the physical medium of connection in this setup, and nodes are the computers
connected.

2. Define IP address.

In a network system, an IP address is a unique software address of a computer. It is 32 bit.

3. What do you understand by DNS?

There are two types of server/client programs. One is directly used by the user and the other support
application programs. Domain Name system belongs to the second type as it is used by other programs,
for example, to find the IP address of an e-mail recipient.

4. What is a peer-to-peer process?

A peer-to-peer process refers to all processes on a machine that communicates at a given layer.

5. Define network topology.

Network topology refers to the network's physical structure that defines how nodes or computers will be
connected.

6. What is a firewall?

A firewall is a security system concept that helps in protecting computers from any cyber-attack or
unauthorized access.

7. Tell us the maximum segment length of the 100Base-FX network.

The maximum length of a 100Base-FX network is 412 meters.

8. What is the role of the network layer in the OSI reference model?

The network layer is responsible for packet switching, control of network congestion, and data routing.
This layer has routers operating under it.

9. Explain OSI and its role in computer networks.

OSI or Open Systems Interconnect is a reference model for data communication. It has seven layers, each
defining a particular aspect of how network devices communicate and connect. One layer dictates how
data is transmitted, while the other deals with physical media used.

10. Give the disadvantage of the peer-peer network.

As the resources to be accessed are shared by one of the workstations on the network, there is a
performance hit.
11. Define ping.

Ping is a utility program that allows us to check connectivity on the network between network devices. A
device can be pinged by using its device name(like computer name) or IP address.

12. What is meant by clustering support?

Clustering support is the ability of a network operating system in a fault-tolerant group to connect
multiple servers. The primary purpose of clustering is that if one server fails, the processing can continue
with the next server in the cluster.

13. How does dynamic host configuration protocol help in network administration?

The network administrator applies the dynamic host configuration protocol to create a pool of IP
addresses instead of visiting each client computer to configure a static IP address. This pool is known as
the scope that can be assigned to clients dynamically.

14. What do you understand by decoder?

The decoder is a type of circuit that converts the digital signal into an analog signal and encoded data
into its original format.

15. Can you tell us about the use of Pseudo TTY?

It is a false terminal allowing external machines to log in or to connect through Telnet. No connection
can take place without it.

16. Tell us about the advantages of a Modem.

Some advantages of modem are:

 Its speed depends on the cost

 It is more helpful in connecting LAN with the Internet

 It is the most widely used data communication roadway.

17. Explain Proxy Server and its function.

IP addresses are required for data transmission and are even used by DNS to route to the correct
website. Without knowledge of the actual and correct IP address, it is not possible to identify the
network's physical location. Proxy servers prevent unauthorized access of IP addresses and make the
computer network virtually invisible to external users.

18. What are the characteristics of networking?

The characteristics of networking are:

 Medium- the channel used by computers for communication

 Topology- the way computers are arranged in the network physically or logically

 Protocols- deals with how computers communicate with one another.


19. What do you understand by beaconing?

When a network self-repair its issues, then it is known as beaconing. It is mainly used in Fiber Distributed
Data Interface (FDDI) and token ring networks. If a device in the network faces any problem, then the
devices that are not receiving any signal are notified. This way, the problem gets repaired within the
network.

20. What is SLIP?

SLIP refers to Serial Line Interface Protocol. It is used for transmitting IP datagrams over a serial line.

Advanced Computer Networks Interview Questions

Next up, we will cover the ten most advanced computer networks interview questions!

1. Can you explain what LAN is?

LAN refers to Local Area Network. It is the network between devices located in a remote physical
location. It can be either wired or wireless. LANs differ from each other based on given factors:

 Protocol - rules for data transfer

 Media - medium for connecting like twisted pair wires and optic fibers

 Topology - arrangement of nodes in the network

2. What is an anonymous FTP?

Anonymous FTP allows users to access public data. The user need not identify himself to the server, and
the login is anonymous. So, while using anonymous FTP, you are required to add 'anonymous' in place of
the user id. Anonymous FTPs effectively distribute large files to many people without giving vast
numbers of password and username combinations.

3. Tell us about UTP cable.

A UTP cable is made up of copper and has a resistance of 100 ohms. It includes 2-1800 unshielded
twisted pairs surrounded by a non-metallic case. These twists provide immunity to EMI and electrical
noise.

4. What do you understand by TCP?

Transmission Control Protocol or TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that maintains an established


connection between communicating devices until both are done exchanging messages. This protocol is
used to determine how application data can be delivered over a network using packets. It also receives
and sends packets from and to the network layer and is in charge of flow control.

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