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This set of Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs)
Sets-1
1. The IETF standards documents are called

a) RFC
b) RCF
c) ID
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Request For Comments.
2. In the layer hierarchy as the data packet moves from the upper to the lower layers, headers are
a) Added
b) Removed
c) Rearranged
d) Modified
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Every layer adds its own header to the packet from the previous layer.
3. The structure or format of data is called
a) Syntax
b) Semantics
c) Struct
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The structure and format of data are defined using syntax. Semantics defines how a
particular pattern to be interpreted, and what action is to be taken based on that interpretation.
4. Communication between a computer and a keyboard involves ______________ transmission
a) Automatic
b) Half-duplex
c) Full-duplex
d) Simplex
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Data flows in single direction.
5. The first Network
a) CNNET
b) NSFNET
c) ASAPNET
d) ARPANET
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: ARPANET – Advanced Research Projects Agency Networks was the first network to be
implemented which used the TCP/IP protocol.
6. The _______ is the physical path over which a message travels
a) Path
b) Medium
c) Protocol
d) Route
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Message travel from sender to reciever via a medium using a protocol.
7. Which organization has authority over interstate and international commerce in the communications
field?
a) ITU-T
b) IEEE
c) FCC
d) ISOC
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: FCC is the abbreviation for Federal Communications Commission. FCC is responsible for
regulating all interstate communications originating or terminating in USA.
8. Which of this is not a network edge device?
a) PC
b) Smartphones
c) Servers
d) Switch
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Network egde devices refer to host systems, which can host applications like web browser.
9. A set of rules that governs data communication
a) Protocols
b) Standards
c) RFCs
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In communications, a protocol refers to a set of rules and regulations that allow a network
of nodes to transmit and receive information.
10. Three or more devices share a link in ________ connection
a) Unipoint
b) Multipoint
c) Point to point
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A multipoint communication is established when three or many network nodes are
connected to each other.
Sets-2
. When collection of various computers seems a single coherent system to its client, then it is called
a) computer network
b) distributed system
c) networking system
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Computer networks is defined as a collection of interconnected computers which uses a
single technology for connection.
A distributed system is also the same as computer network but the main difference is that the whole
collection of computers appears to its users as a single coherent system
Example :- World wide web
2. Two devices are in network if
a) a process in one device is able to exchange information with a process in another device
b) a process is running on both devices
c) PIDs of the processes running of different devices are same
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A computer network, or data network, is a digital telecommunications network which
allows nodes to share resources. In computer networks, computing devices exchange data with each
other using connections between nodes.
3. Which one of the following computer network is built on the top of another network?
a) prior network
b) chief network
c) prime network
d) overlay network
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: An overlay network is a computer network that is built on top of another network.
4. In computer network nodes are
a) the computer that originates the data
b) the computer that routes the data
c) the computer that terminates the data
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In a computer network, a node can be anything that is capable of sending data or receiving
data or even routing the data to the destination.
5. Communication channel is shared by all the machines on the network in
a) broadcast network
b) unicast network
c) multicast network
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In a broadcast network, an information is sent to all station in a network whereas in a
multicast network the data or information is sent to a group of stations in the network. In unicast
network, information is sent to only one specific station.
6. Bluetooth is an example of
a) personal area network
b) local area network
c) virtual private network
View Answer
7. A __________ is a device that forwards packets between networks by processing the routing
information included in the packet.
a) bridge
b) firewall
c) router
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: A router[a] is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet.
8. A list of protocols used by a system, one protocol per layer, is called
a) protocol architecture
b) protocol stack
c) protocol suite
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A protocol stack refers to a group of protocols that are running concurrently that are
employed for the implementation of network protocol suite.
9. Network congestion occurs
a) in case of traffic overloading
b) when a system terminates
c) when connection between two nodes terminates
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A network congestion occurs when traffic in the network is more than the network could
handle.
10. Which one of the following extends a private network across public networks?
a) local area network
b) virtual private network
c) enterprise private network
d) storage area network
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A virtual private network extends a private network across a public network, and enables
users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were
directly connected to the private network.
Set-3
1. Which of this is not a constituent of residential telephone line?

a) A high-speed downstream channel
b) A medium-speed downstream channel
c) A low-speed downstream channel
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The third part is ordinary two way telephone channel.
2. In DSL telco provides these services
a) Wired phone access
b) ISP
c) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The same company which provides phone connection is also its ISP in DSL.
3. The function of DSLAM is
a) Convert analog signals into digital signals
b) Convert digital signals into analog signals
c) Amplify digital signals
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The DSLAM located in telco’s Central Office does this function.
4. The following term is not associted with DSL
a) DSLAM
b) CO
c) Splitter
d) CMTS
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Cable modem termination system is used in cable internet access.
5. HFC contains
a) Fibre cable
b) Coaxial cable
c) Both Fibre cable and Coaxial cable
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) is a telecommunications industry term for a broadband network
that combines optical fiber and coaxial cable.
6. Choose the statement which is not applicable for cable internet access
a) It is a shared broadcast medium
b) It includes HFCs
c) Cable modem connects home PC to Ethernet port
d) Analog signal is converted to digital signal in DSLAM
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In cable access analog signal is converted to digital signal by CMTS.
7. Among the optical-distribution architectures that are essentially switched ethernet is
a) AON
b) PON
c) NON
View Answer
Answer:a
Explanation: Active optical networks are essentially switched ethernets.
8. StarBand provides
a) FTTH internet access
b) Cable access
c) Telephone access
d) Satellite access
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: StarBand was a two-way satellite broadband Internet service available in the U.S. from
2000–2015.
9. Home Access is provided by
a) DSL
b) FTTP
c) Cable
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Home Access is provided by DSL, FTTP, Cable.
10. ONT is connected to splitter using
a) High speed fibre cable
b) HFC
c) Optical cable
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: ONT stands for Optical Network Terminal. The ONT connects to the Termination Point (TP)
with an optical fibre cable.

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