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Computer Networks

Quiz by Herold Lucia.P

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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?
    To connect multiple networks together
    To provide power to network devices
    To connect multiple devices within a network together
    To encrypt network traffic
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the most widely used wired network technology?
    Bluetooth
    Zigbee
    Wi-Fi
    Ethernet
    30s
  • Q3
    What type of network topology is characterized by all devices being connected to a central hub?
    Star
    Ring
    Bus
    Mesh
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of a firewall in computer networking?
    To manage network security
    To translate domain names into IP addresses
    To block unauthorized access to a network or device
    To connect multiple networks together
    30s
  • Q5
    What is a router?
    A type of network cable.
    A device used to store data backups.
    A wireless access point.
    A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a switch?
    A device used to charge mobile devices.
    A type of computer virus.
    A networking device used to connect devices together on a local area network.
    A programming language used to develop mobile apps.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is bandwidth?
    A type of computer virus
    A software application used for word processing
    The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path
    A hardware device used to connect multiple computers to the network
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the difference between a hub and a switch in a computer network?
    A hub provides network security while a switch does not
    A hub connects only two devices while a switch connects multiple devices
    A hub is wireless while a switch uses cables
    A switch forwards data packets only to the intended recipient while a hub forwards data packets to all connected devices
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of an IP address?
    To connect different peripheral devices
    To store files and documents
    To uniquely identify a device on a network
    To provide power to the network
    30s
  • Q10
    What protocol is used to transfer files over the internet?
    SMTP
    HTTP
    SSH
    FTP
    30s

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