Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and

Answers | Set 1
Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 1: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | Basics.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 19, 2020

1) There are the following statements that are given below, which of
them are correct about the computer network?

1. A computer network is an interconnection between multiple devices

to share hardware resources and information.
2. A computer network is an interconnection between multiple devices
to share hardware resources only.
3. Computer network is an interconnection between multiple devices
to share only information among all devices.
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
A computer network is an interconnection between multiple devices to share
hardware resources and information.

Explanation:

In the above statements, the 1st statement is correct about the computer network.

2) Which of the following is/are network device(s)?

1. Router
2. Hub
3. Switch
4. All the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
All the above

Explanation:

All the given devices are network devices.

3) Which of the following is/are not network device(s)?

1. Bridge
2. Repeater
3. Mesh
4. Hub
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Mesh

Explanation:

The mesh is not a network device, it is a network topology.

4) Which of the following is/are unique identifiers for network device(s)?

1. Hostname
2. IP address
3. Mac address
4. All the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
All the above

Explanation:

All the given options are unique identifiers for network devices.

5) How many bits are used in IPv6 address?

1. 32 bits
2. 64 bits
3. 128 bits
4. 256 bits
Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: 3
128 bits

Explanation:

The 128 bits are used for an IPv6 address.

Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and

Answers | Set 2
Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 2: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | Basics.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 19, 2020

1) What is a socket in computer networks?

1. A socket is network topology to manage a network of devices

2. A socket is the combination of IP address and port
3. A socket is a network line configuration
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
A socket is the combination of IP address and port.

Explanation:

A socket is the combination of IP address and port used to communicate between

two devices.

2) How many ports can be used in network devices?

1. 1024
2. 32767
3. 65535
4. 65536
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
65536
Explanation:

We can use 65536 ports for communication between devices.

3) What is the maximum number for a port number in computer

networks?

1. 1024
2. 32767
3. 65535
4. 65536
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
65535

Explanation:

The maximum port number is 65535 in a computer network.

4) What is the correct range of specific well-known ports, like 80 for

HTTP in computer networks?

1. 0 – 1023
2. 1024 – 49151
3. 49152 – 65535
4. All the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
0 – 1023

Explanation:

The range 0 - 1023 is used for specific well-known ports.

5) How can we get a list of active ports in the Windows operating

system?

1. Using netstate –a command from the command line

2. Using netstat –a command from the command line
3. Using getports -a command from the command line
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
Using netstat –a command from the command line

Explanation:

In the given options 2nd option is the correct way to get a list of active ports.

Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and

Answers | Set 3
Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 3: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | Basics.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 19, 2020

1) There are the following statements that are given below, which of
them are correct about DNS in computer networks?

1. A DNS is a server which is used to convert web address or a URL

into the corresponding IP address
2. A DNS is used to send or upload a data file to the server
3. A DNS is used to download the data file from the server
4. A DNS server is used to save data files into computer memory
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
A DNS is a server which is used to convert web address or a URL into the
corresponding IP address

Explanation:

In the given statements, 1st statement is correct about DNS.

2) What is the command is used to get an IP address from a URL in the

windows operating system?

1. netstate
2. getipaddress
3. nslookup
4. nsipaddress
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
nslookup

Explanation:

The nslookup command is used to get an IP address from a URL in the windows

operating system.

3) There are the following options that are given below, which of them
are correct types of computer networks?

1. WAN
2. LAN
3. MAN
4. All of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
All of the above

Explanation:

The all given options are the correct types of a computer network.

4) Which of the following is not a type of computer network?

1. LAN
2. MAN
3. PAN
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
None of the above
Explanation:

The all given options are the correct types of a computer network.

5) In which area we can expend a LAN network?

1. We can expend a LAN network within the city

2. We can expend a LAN within an organization only
3. We can expend a LAN network within the country
4. We can expend a LAN network all over the world
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
We can expend a LAN within an organization only

Explanation:

We can expend a LAN within an organization only.

Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and

Answers | Set 4
Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 4: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | Basics.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 19, 2020

1) How many bytes are used in IPv4 addresses?

1. 4
2. 8
3. 16
4. 32
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
4

Explanation:

The 4 bytes are used to represent an IP address.

2) There are following statements that are given below, which of them
are correct about VLAN in computer networks?

1. VLAN is a virtual LAN, it is used to share only files within

created LAN
2. VLAN is a virtual LAN which is used to divide a single broadcast
domain into multiple broadcast domains
3. VLAN is a virtual LAN, it is used to share only hardware
resources within created LAN
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
VLAN is a virtual LAN which is used to divide a single broadcast domain into
multiple broadcast domains

3) Is It true that a device in a VLAN cannot communicate with the device

in another VLAN?

1. Yes
2. No
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
Yes

4) In which area we can expend a WAN network?

1. We can expend a WAN network within the city

2. We can expend a WAN within an organization only
3. We can expend a WAN network within the country
4. We can expend a WAN network all over the world
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
We can expend a WAN network all over the world

5) What is the correct example of a WAN in computer networks?

1. Intranet
2. Extranet
3. Internet
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Internet

Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and

Answers | Set 5
Networking | Basics Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 5: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | Basics.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 19, 2020

1) There are following statements that are given below, which of them
are correct about network topology in computer networks?

1. A network topology is used to divide a single broadcast domain

into multiple broadcast
2. A network topology is a way to arrange network devices to connect
with each other
3. Both of the above
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
A network topology is a way to arrange network devices to connect with each
other

2) Which of the following are correct types of network topologies in

computer networks?

1. Bus
2. Tree
3. Mesh
4. All of the above
Answer & Explanation
3) Which of the following are not correct types of network topologies in
computer networks?

1. Star
2. Ring
3. Hybrid
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
None of the above

Explanation:

Type of Network Topology,

 Point to Point
 Bus Topology
 Ring Topology
 Star Topology
 Mesh Topology
 Tree Topology
 Hybrid Topology

4) In which network topology, all hosts are connected to the central

device?

1. Star
2. Ring
3. Hybrid
4. Mesh
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
Star

Explanation:

In the Star Topology, all hosts are connected to the central device.
 Star topology in use in a network

5) In which network topology all hosts are connected to each other in a

network?

1. Star
2. Ring
3. Hybrid
4. Mesh
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
Mesh

Explanation:

In the Mesh Topology, all hosts are connected to each other in a network.

Networking | Internetworking Aptitude

Questions and Answers | Set 1
Networking | Internetworking Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 1: This
section contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | Internetworking.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 19, 2020

1) There are the following statements that are given below, which is the
correct about internetworking?

1. Internetworking is the mechanism to connect multiple devices in a

single network to share information only.
2. Internetworking is the mechanism to connect multiple devices in a
single network to share resources only.
3. Internetworking is the mechanism to connect multiple networks to
share data and resources.
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Internetworking is the mechanism to connect multiple networks to share data
and resources.

Explanation:

Internetworking definition: Internetworking is "the concept of interconnecting

different types of computer networks".

2) There are the following options that are given below, which of them
are internetworking devices?

1. Router
2. Gateway
3. Both of the above
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Both of the above

Explanation:

The network devices

are: Hub, Repeater, Bridge, Switch, Router, Gateways and Brouter.
3) There are the following options that are given below, which of them
are correct functionalities of the router?

1. Internetwork communication
2. Packet switching
3. Selection of best route
4. All of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
All of the above

4) There are the following options that are given below, which of them
are components of internetworking?

1. Media
2. Network devices
3. End devices
4. All of the above
Answer & Explanation

5) What are the correct examples of media in internetworking?

1. Copper cables
2. Fiber cables
3. Wireless signals
4. All of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
All of the above

Explanation:

All of these are the correct examples of media in internetworking.

Networking | Internetworking Aptitude

Questions and Answers | Set 2
Networking | Internetworking Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 2: This
section contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | Internetworking.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 19, 2020

1) What the first inter-connected network is?

1. ARPANET
2. EXTRANET
3. INTRANET
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
ARPANET

Explanation:

The ARPANET was the first inter-connected network.

2) The NPL network is operated by?

1. Next Physical Laboratory

2. National Physical Laboratory
3. Nexon Physical Laboratory
4. Nexon Physical Library
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
National Physical Laboratory

Explanation:

The NPL network is operated by a national physical laboratory in London.

3) Where is CATENET used in internetworking?

1. The CATENET is not used in internetworking

2. The CATENET is a type of cable used in internetworking
3. The CATENET is used for packet switching communication in
internetworking
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
The CATENET is used for packet switching communication in internetworking

Explanation:

Catenet is an important term for the global internet, which was developed very early
in the process of structuring simple packet-switched communication networks.

4) There are the following statements that are given below, which
statement describes the correct purpose of flow control?

1. The flow control is used to resent the data if data is not

received by the receiver
2. It is used to control that a sender can be sent the amount of
data
3. It is used to regulate the size of each segment
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
It is used to control that a sender can be sent the amount of data

5) A flow control is used to manage buffer overflow?

1. Yes
2. No
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
Yes

Explanation:

Yes, flow control is used to manage buffer overflow.

Networking | Internetworking Aptitude

Questions and Answers | Set 3
Networking | Internetworking Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 3: This
section contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | Internetworking.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 19, 2020

1) In full-duplex mode, there is a chance of collision?

1. Yes
2. No
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
No

Explanation:

There is no possibility of collision in full-duplex mode.

2) What is a collision in networking?

1. A collision is a result when two or more devices send data at a

time through a single channel.
2. A collision is a process of sending data between two or more
devices in wired mode.
3. A collision is a process of sending data between two or more
devices in wireless mode.
4. None of the above.
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
A collision is a result when two or more devices send data at a time through a
single channel.

3) A collision can generate a garbage message during communication?

1. Yes
2. No
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
Yes
Explanation:

Yes, a collision can generate a garbage message during communication.

4) There are the following options that are given below, which is not the
type of flow control?

1. Congestion avoidance
2. Windowing
3. Cut-through
4. Buffering
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Cut-through

Explanation:

The cut-through is not a type of flow control.

5) There are the following options that are given below, which is the
correct purpose of segmentation with the bridge?

1. Addition of broadcast domains

2. Addition of bandwidth for users
3. Addition of broadcast users
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
Addition of bandwidth for users

Explanation:

The segmentation is used to add more bandwidth for users with a bridge.

Networking | Internetworking Aptitude

Questions and Answers | Set 4
Networking | Internetworking Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 4: This
section contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | Internetworking.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 19, 2020

1) There are following network devices that are given below, which
device that operated on layer1 is used to enlarge the area of a LAN
segment?

1. NIC
2. RJ45
3. Switch
4. HUB
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
HUB

Explanation:

The HUB is used to enlarge the area of the LAN segment.

2) There are following options that are given below, where can we use
full-duplex?

A. Switch to Switch
B. Host to Host
C. Hub to Hub
D. Switch to host

Options:

1. A, B and D
2. A and B only
3. A and D only
4. Only C
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
A, B and D

Explanation:
The options A, B and D are correct options where we can use full-duplex.

3) There are following statements that are given below, which statement
correctly define full duplex?

1. In a full-duplex system, during communication only devices can

send information at a time.
2. In a full-duplex system, during communication both devices can
send or receive information simultaneously.
3. In a full-duplex system, during communication one device can send
information and another device can receive.
4. None of the above.
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
In a full-duplex system, during communication both devices can send or receive
information simultaneously.

4) There are following statements that are given below, which statement
correctly defines half duplex?

1. In a half-duplex system, during communication only devices can

send information at a time.
2. In half a duplex system, during communication both devices can
send or receive information simultaneously.
3. In a half-duplex system, during communication one device can send
information and another device can receive.
4. None of the above.
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
In a half-duplex system, during communication only devices can send
information at a time.

5) There are the following options that are given below, which is the
correct example of a half-duplex system?

1. Telephone
2. Walkie-Talkie
3. Radio
4. Television
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
Walkie-Talkie

Explanation:

The walkie-talkie is the correct example of a half-duplex system.

Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions

and Answers | Set 1
Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 1: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | OSI Model.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 25, 2020

1) There are the following statements that are given below, which of
them are correct about the OSI model?

1. The OSI model is a reference model that describes the network

functionalities.
2. The OSI model is an implemented model that describes only network
protocols.
3. The OSI model is an implemented model that describes only network
topologies.
4. None of the above.
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
The OSI model is a reference model that describes the network functionalities.

2) The OSI model was developed by?

1. Advanced Research Project Agency

2. International Organization of Standardization
3. Internet Service Provider
4. Bell Laboratory
Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: 2
International Organization of Standardization

3) In which year OSI model was developed?

1. 1999
2. 1984
3. 1970
4. 2000
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
1984

4) How many layers used in the OSI model?

1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
7

Explanation:

There are 7 layers are used in the OSI model.

1. Physical Layer
2. Data-Link Layer
3. Network Layer
4. Transport Layer
5. Session Layer
6. Presentation Layer
7. Application Layer

5) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for actual physical

connections among the network devices?
1. Data Link Layer
2. Network Layer
3. Transport Layer
4. Physical Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
Physical Layer

Explanation:

The physical layer is responsible for actual physical connections among the devices.

Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions

and Answers | Set 2
Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 2: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | OSI Model.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 25, 2020

1) Which of the following network devices are operated at the physical

layer of the OSI model?

1. Hub
2. Repeater
3. Modems
4. All the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
All the above

Explanation:

All the given networks devices are operated at the physical layer of the OSI model.

2) In which layer of OSI, Network Interface Card is used?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
Data Link Layer

Explanation:

The NIC is used at the data link layer.

3) In which layer of OSI, Network topologies are used?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Physical Layer

Explanation:

The network topologies are used at the physical layer of the OSI model.

4) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for framing?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
Data Link Layer

Explanation:

The data link layer is responsible for framing.

5) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
Network Layer

Explanation:

The network layer is responsible for routing.

Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions

and Answers | Set 2
Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 2: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | OSI Model.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 25, 2020

1) Which of the following network devices are operated at the physical

layer of the OSI model?

1. Hub
2. Repeater
3. Modems
4. All the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
All the above

Explanation:

All the given networks devices are operated at the physical layer of the OSI model.

2) In which layer of OSI, Network Interface Card is used?

1. Data Link Layer
2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
Data Link Layer

Explanation:

The NIC is used at the data link layer.

3) In which layer of OSI, Network topologies are used?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Physical Layer

Explanation:

The network topologies are used at the physical layer of the OSI model.

4) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for framing?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
Data Link Layer

Explanation:
The data link layer is responsible for framing.

5) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
Network Layer

Explanation:

The network layer is responsible for routing.

Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions

and Answers | Set 4
Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 4: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | OSI Model.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 25, 2020

1) On which layer routers are operated?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
Network Layer

Explanation:

The routers are operated at the network layer.

2) Which of the following are functions of the application layer?

1. Mail Services
2. File Transfer
3. Virtual terminals
4. All of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
All of the above

Explanation:

All the given functions are performed at the application layer of the OSI model.

3) Which of the following are application layer protocols?

1. TCP
2. UDP
3. Both of the above
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
None of the above

Explanation:

The TCP and UDP are transport layer protocols.

4) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for compression?

1. Session Layer
2. Network Layer
3. Presentation Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Presentation Layer

Explanation:
The presentation layer is responsible for compression.

5) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end to end message
delivery?

1. Session Layer
2. Network Layer
3. Presentation Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
Transport Layer

Explanation:

The transport layer is responsible for end to end message delivery.

Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions

and Answers | Set 5
Networking | OSI Model Aptitude Questions and Answers | Set 5: This section
contains aptitude questions and answers on Networking | OSI Model.
Submitted by Nidhi, on April 25, 2020

1) Which of the following are application layer protocols?

1. FTP
2. HTTP
3. SNMP
4. All of the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
All of the above

Explanation:

All the above protocols are used at the application layer.

2) Which of the following are not functions of the data link layer?

1. Error Control
2. Routing
3. Flow Control
4. Access Control
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
Routing

Explanation:

The routing is the function of the network layer of the OSI model.

3) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for transmission mode?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Physical Layer

Explanation:

The physical layer is responsible for transmission mode.

4) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for bit rate?

1. Data Link Layer

2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Physical Layer
Explanation:

The physical layer is responsible for bit rate.

5) Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for connection-oriented

services?

1. Session Layer
2. Network Layer
3. Physical Layer
4. Transport Layer
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 4
Transport Layer

Explanation:

The transport layer is responsible for connection-oriented service like connection

establishment, connection termination.

Networking | Topologies Aptitude Questions

and Answers
Networking | Topologies Aptitude Questions and Answers: This section contains
aptitude questions and answers on Networking Topologies.
Submitted by Nidhi, on June 16, 2021

1) There are the following statements that are given below, which of
them are correct about network topologies in computer networks?

1. The network topologies describe, how nodes or hosts are corrected

in a network
2. The physical and logical layouts are used to implement network
topologies
3. Both of the above
4. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: 3
Both of the above

Explanation:

The 1st and 2nd statements are correct about network topologies.

2) What do you understand about the physical layout in network

topologies?

1. The physical layout that describes the physical placements of

network devices
2. The physical layout describes the flow of data within the network
3. The physical layout that describes cables only used in the
network
4. All the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 1
The physical layout that describes the physical placements of network devices

Explanation:

The 1st statement is correct about the physical layout in network topologies.

3) What do you understand about logical layout in network topologies?

1. The logical layout describes the physical placements of network

devices
2. The logical layout describes the flow of data within the network
3. The logical layout that describes cables only used in the network
4. All the above
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
The logical layout describes the flow of data within the network

Explanation:

The 2nd statement is correct about logical layout in network topologies.

4) In which topology all devices are connected with a single backbone
cable?

1. Star
2. Mesh
3. Bus
4. Ring
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 3
Bus

Explanation:

In the BUS topology, all devices are connected with a single backbone cable.

5) There are the following statements that are given below, what are the
advantages of BUS topology in a computer network.

A. We required less cabling in bus topology.

B. Easy to install
C. The communication in bus topology is faster than ring topology.
D. All the above

Options:

1. B and C
2. A and B
3. Only D
4. Only C
Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: 2
A and B

Explanation:

In the given options, A and B are the correct advantages of BUS topology.