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Information Networks

Quiz by Abdul Nasiru

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  • Q1
    In computer networking, what does the acronym LAN stand for?
    Long Area Network
    Local Area Network
    Limited Area Network
    Large Area Network
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of DNS in a computer network?
    To provide internet connectivity
    To encrypt data transmission
    To translate domain names into IP addresses
    To manage network hardware
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the acronym URL stand for?
    Uniform Resource Locator
    Universal Resource Link
    Unique Resource Locator
    Unified Resource Locator
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the function of a router in a computer network?
    To provide Wi-Fi connectivity
    To store and process data
    To connect devices within a local network
    To forward data packets between networks
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the primary function of a firewall in a computer network?
    To manage network hardware
    To encrypt data transmission
    To protect against unauthorized access
    To provide internet connectivity
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the most commonly used protocol for email communication on the internet?
    SMTP
    HTTP
    FTP
    SSH
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of an IP address in computer networking?
    To manage network hardware
    To provide internet connectivity
    To uniquely identify devices on a network
    To encrypt data transmission
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main advantage of using a VPN in a computer network?
    Faster internet speed
    Enhanced security and privacy
    Increased network bandwidth
    Improved network reliability
    30s
  • Q9
    What does DHCP stand for in computer networking?
    Distributed Host Configuration Protocol
    Digital Host Configuration Protocol
    Domain Host Configuration Protocol
    Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of an IP Address?
    None of the above
    A physical address for a device on a network
    A logical address for a device on a network
    30s
  • Q11
    There are ______ bits in an octet?
    9
    6
    4
    8
    30s
  • Q12
    Unicast is considered one to one type of communication. True or false?
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q13
    What does /28 represent in the address 192.168.10.5/28
    The number of hosts in a network
    The number of bits in the network portion of the IP address
    None of the above
    The number of bits in the host portion of the IP address
    30s
  • Q14
    Given the network mask id of 255.255.240.0, how many hosts are there?
    100
    4094
    256
    128
    30s
  • Q15
    What are the three main categories of Information Networks
    CAN, WAN &PAN
    PAN, LAN, & SAN
    LAN, CAN & WAN
    MAN, WAN & LAN
    30s

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