Question 1

What is a packet in computer networking?

Accepted Answer

A unit of data transmitted over a network.

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A physical device used to connect computers in a network.

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A type of software used for hacking networks.

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A type of wireless signal used for data transfer.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a packet header in a network packet?

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To provide information about the packet's source, destination, and content.

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To compress the data within the packet for more efficient transmission.

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To physically protect the data within the packet during transmission.

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To encrypt the data within the packet for secure transmission.

Question 3

What is a firewall in computer networking?

Accepted Answer

A software or hardware used to filter and block network traffic for security purposes

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A software used to manage network traffic and prioritize data packets.

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A device used to connect two different types of networks.

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A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.

Question 4

What is a DNS server in computer networking?

Accepted Answer

A server that translates domain names into IP addresses for network communication.

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A software used to filter and block network traffic.

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A device used to monitor and control network traffic.

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A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.

Question 5

What is an IP address in computer networking?

Accepted Answer

A unique numerical identifier assigned to devices on a network.

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A type of network protocol used for secure data transfer.

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A type of wireless signal used for data transfer.

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A software used to monitor network activity.

Question 6

What is a protocol in computer networking?

Accepted Answer

A set of rules for communication between devices on a network.

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A device used to control network traffic.

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A software used to monitor network activity.

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A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.

Question 7

What is a MAC address in computer networking?

Accepted Answer

A unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for identification on a network.

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A software used to monitor network activity.

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A device used to control network traffic.

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A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.

Question 8

What is a router in computer networking?

Accepted Answer

A device used to connect multiple networks and route packets between them.

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A physical device used to remove data from network packets.

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A software used to filter and block network traffic.

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A type of network switch used to control network traffic.

Question 9

What is a switch in computer networking?

Accepted Answer

A device used to connect multiple devices in a network and direct packets to their destination.

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A type of network cable used for high-speed data transfer.

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A device used to convert digital signals to analog signals for transmission over a phone line.

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A software used to monitor network activity.

Question 10

What is packet switching?

Accepted Answer

The process of dividing data into packets and sending them over a network.

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The process of backing up data.

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The process of compressing data.

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The process of encrypting data.

Question 11

What is bandwidth?

Accepted Answer

The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time period.

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The number of computers connected to a network.

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The amount of storage space available on a computer.

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The speed at which data is transmitted over a network.

Question 12

What is latency?

Accepted Answer

The delay between sending a packet and receiving a response.

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The speed at which data is transmitted over a network.

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The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time period.

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The number of computers connected to a network.

Question 13

What is HTTP?

Accepted Answer

Hypertext Transfer Protocol - a protocol for transferring data over the World Wide Web.

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A type of virus.

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A type of software.

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A type of computer hardware.

Question 14

What is HTTPS?

Accepted Answer

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure - a protocol for secure communication over the World Wide Web.

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A type of computer hardware.

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A type of virus.

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A type of software.

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