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Here are 75 quiz questions based on the topics in your previous request.

These questions cover


network devices, network topologies, network protocols, and web services.

Network Devices (15 Questions)

1. What does a modem do in a network?


a) Routes data between networks
b) Converts digital data to analog signals
c) Amplifies signal strength
d) Connects devices wirelessly
Answer: b) Converts digital data to analog signals

2. What is the main function of an Ethernet card?


a) To provide wireless internet access
b) To connect devices to a wired network
c) To amplify network signals
d) To convert IP addresses
Answer: b) To connect devices to a wired network

3. Which type of connector is commonly used in Ethernet cables?


a) RJ11
b) RJ45
c) HDMI
d) VGA
Answer: b) RJ45

4. Which network device forwards data to the correct device in a network?


a) Hub
b) Switch
c) Modem
d) Repeater
Answer: b) Switch

5. A repeater is used to:


a) Connect different networks
b) Extend the range of a network
c) Route data to the correct device
d) Encrypt data packets
Answer: b) Extend the range of a network

6. Which device connects different network segments in a LAN and is more efficient than a hub?
a) Modem
b) Router
c) Switch
d) Gateway
Answer: c) Switch

7. Which device is used to connect two different networks and routes traffic between them?
a) Switch
b) Modem
c) Router
d) Hub
Answer: c) Router

8. What is the role of a gateway in a network?


a) To connect multiple devices in a network
b) To connect different networks and route traffic
c) To amplify the signal
d) To manage IP addresses
Answer: b) To connect different networks and route traffic

9. A WiFi card allows a device to:


a) Connect via Bluetooth
b) Connect to wired networks
c) Connect to wireless networks
d) Manage the DNS server
Answer: c) Connect to wireless networks

10. Which of the following is NOT a function of a modem?


a) Converting digital signals to analog signals
b) Providing wireless connectivity
c) Allowing internet access over telephone lines
d) Converting analog signals to digital signals
Answer: b) Providing wireless connectivity

11. Which network device is used to extend the range of WiFi signals?
a) Hub
b) Switch
c) Repeater
d) Router
Answer: c) Repeater

12. Which device transmits data to all devices in a LAN, regardless of destination?
a) Hub
b) Switch
c) Repeater
d) Router
Answer: a) Hub

13. Which device is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses?
a) Gateway
b) DNS server
c) Router
d) Switch
Answer: b) DNS server

14. Which of the following can connect devices to the internet using a broadband connection?
a) Modem
b) Ethernet card
c) Switch
d) Router
Answer: a) Modem

15. What is the primary difference between a hub and a switch?


a) A switch forwards data to the correct device, while a hub sends it to all devices.
b) A switch uses wireless technology; a hub does not.
c) A hub assigns IP addresses, but a switch does not.
d) A switch is used for longdistance connections, while a hub is used for local connections.
Answer: a) A switch forwards data to the correct device, while a hub sends it to all devices.

Network Topologies and Types (15 Questions)

16. Which of the following is the most common network topology in modern networks?
a) Bus
b) Star
c) Tree
d) Mesh
Answer: b) Star

17. In which topology does each device connect to a central point, such as a hub or switch?
a) Ring
b) Bus
c) Star
d) Mesh
Answer: c) Star

18. Which network topology is best for large, complex networks where devices are connected in
a hierarchical manner?
a) Star
b) Tree
c) Bus
d) Mesh
Answer: b) Tree

19. Which type of network typically connects devices within a single building or small office?
a) PAN
b) LAN
c) MAN
d) WAN
Answer: b) LAN

20. What does WAN stand for?


a) Wide Area Network
b) Wireless Access Network
c) Wide Application Network
d) Web Area Network
Answer: a) Wide Area Network

21. Which network type is best suited for connecting devices in a city or campus?
a) PAN
b) LAN
c) MAN
d) WAN
Answer: c) MAN

22. In which network topology does each device pass data to its immediate neighbor, forming a
loop?
a) Mesh
b) Ring
c) Bus
d) Star
Answer: b) Ring

23. Which of the following is a disadvantage of bus topology?


a) Easy to install and expand
b) Single cable failure can bring down the whole network
c) Devices are directly connected to the hub
d) Efficient for large networks
Answer: b) Single cable failure can bring down the whole network

24. Which type of network is used for connecting personal devices like smartphones, laptops,
and headphones?
a) LAN
b) PAN
c) WAN
d) MAN
Answer: b) PAN

25. Which type of network connects different LANs over a large geographical area?
a) WAN
b) MAN
c) LAN
d) PAN
Answer: a) WAN

26. A network topology where all devices are connected to a single central cable is known as:
a) Star topology
b) Bus topology
c) Tree topology
d) Mesh topology
Answer: b) Bus topology

27. What is a key benefit of star topology over bus topology?


a) It is cheaper to install
b) It is more reliable, as the failure of one device does not affect others
c) It has lower latency
d) It requires fewer cables
Answer: b) It is more reliable, as the failure of one device does not affect others

28. Which network type would you most likely use to connect a smart home to the internet?
a) PAN
b) LAN
c) WAN
d) MAN
Answer: a) PAN

29. What does a mesh topology allow that other topologies don’t?
a) Direct devicetodevice communication
b) All devices to be connected in a single loop
c) Increased reliability due to redundant connections
d) Lower installation costs
Answer: c) Increased reliability due to redundant connections

30. In which topology is there no central point of failure, since data can be routed in multiple
paths?
a) Ring
b) Mesh
c) Star
d) Bus
Answer: b) Mesh

Network Protocols (15 Questions)

31. Which protocol is used for transferring web pages over the internet?
a) FTP
b) HTTP
c) SMTP
d) POP3
Answer: b) HTTP

32. Which of the following protocols is used for email retrieval from a mail server?
a) SMTP
b) FTP
c) POP3
d) IMAP
Answer: c) POP3

33. Which protocol is commonly used for sending emails?


a) FTP
b) HTTP
c) SMTP
d) SSH
Answer: c) SMTP

34. What does TCP ensure in a network communication?


a) Encryption of data
b) Reliable transmission

of data
c) Faster transmission speed
d) Secure login credentials
Answer: b) Reliable transmission of data

35. Which protocol is used for secure web communication?


a) FTP
b) HTTPS
c) SMTP
d) POP3
Answer: b) HTTPS

36. Which of the following protocols is used for remote login to a server?
a) Telnet
b) FTP
c) HTTP
d) POP3
Answer: a) Telnet

37. What does FTP stand for?


a) File Transfer Protocol
b) Fast Transfer Protocol
c) File Transmission Protocol
d) Function Transfer Protocol
Answer: a) File Transfer Protocol

38. Which protocol is used for voice communication over the internet?
a) SMTP
b) FTP
c) VoIP
d) POP3
Answer: c) VoIP

39. What is the primary function of the IP protocol?


a) Transmit files between servers
b) Route packets of data between devices
c) Convert digital signals to analog signals
d) Send emails securely
Answer: b) Route packets of data between devices

40. Which protocol is responsible for establishing a connection between devices over a serial
link?
a) PPP
b) FTP
c) TCP/IP
d) SMTP
Answer: a) PPP

41. Which protocol provides an unsecure method of retrieving web pages?


a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) HTTPS
d) SSH
Answer: a) HTTP
42. What does PPP stand for?
a) PointtoPoint Protocol
b) Packet Processing Protocol
c) Public Protocol Protocol
d) Pathway Protocol Program
Answer: a) PointtoPoint Protocol

43. Which of the following is NOT a valid protocol for accessing email?
a) SMTP
b) POP3
c) FTP
d) IMAP
Answer: c) FTP

44. Which of the following protocols is used to send encrypted emails?


a) SMTP
b) TLS/SSL
c) FTP
d) POP3
Answer: b) TLS/SSL

45. Which protocol is used by web browsers to request and receive content from a web server?
a) SMTP
b) HTTP
c) FTP
d) POP3
Answer: b) HTTP

Web Services (30 Questions)

46. Which markup language is used to create the structure of a webpage?


a) XML
b) JSON
c) HTML
d) CSS
Answer: c) HTML

47. Which protocol is used for secure communication over the web?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) HTTPS
d) SMTP
Answer: c) HTTPS

48. What does the "WWW" in a web address stand for?


a) Web Wide World
b) World Web Workspace
c) World Wide Web
d) Wireless Web
Answer: c) World Wide Web

49. Which language is used to describe data in a way that both humans and machines can read
it?
a) HTML
b) XML
c) CSS
d) PHP
Answer: b) XML

50. A domain name is used to identify:


a) A server's IP address
b) A specific webpage within a website
c) A website's unique name
d) A website's database
Answer: c) A website's unique name

51. Which protocol is used by browsers to communicate with a web server?


a) FTP
b) HTTP
c) SMTP
d) DNS
Answer: b) HTTP

52. What is the role of a web server?


a) To store and process data for websites
b) To manage user sessions on a website
c) To provide access to websites over the internet
d) To send emails
Answer: c) To provide access to websites over the internet

53. What is a URL used for?


a) To provide a unique address for a website or webpage
b) To transmit email messages
c) To store data on a server
d) To transfer files between computers
Answer: a) To provide a unique address for a website or webpage

54. Which protocol ensures secure communication between web browsers and servers?
a) FTP
b) SMTP
c) HTTP
d) HTTPS
Answer: d) HTTPS

55. Which of the following is a valid URL structure?


a) `https://www.example.com`
b) `example://www.example.com`
c) `www.example.com/http`
d) `ftp://www.example.com`
Answer: a) `https://www.example.com`

56. Which type of file does HTML typically use to define the structure of a webpage?
a) `.xml`
b) `.html`
c) `.js`
d) `.css`
Answer: b) `.html`

57. What is the main purpose of a web browser?


a) To run web server software
b) To display web pages
c) To send and receive emails
d) To manage databases
Answer: b) To display web pages

58. Which of the following is NOT a web hosting provider?


a) Bluehost
b) HostGator
c) GoDaddy
d) Firefox
Answer: d) Firefox

59. Which tag in HTML defines the title of a webpage?


a) `<head>`
b) `<meta>`
c) `<title>`
d) `<body>`
Answer: c) `<title>`
60. Which of the following is an example of an XML tag?
a) `<html>`
b) `<book>`
c) `<title>`
d) `<script>`
Answer: b) `<book>`

61. What does the `<img>` tag in HTML do?


a) Creates a link to another webpage
b) Displays an image on a webpage
c) Defines a heading
d) Inserts a form
Answer: b) Displays an image on a webpage

62. Which of the following defines the structure of an XML document?


a) DTD (Document Type Definition)
b) HTML tags
c) CSS styles
d) JavaScript functions
Answer: a) DTD (Document Type Definition)

63. What does "DNS" stand for in the context of web addresses?
a) Data Network System
b) Domain Name Server
c) Digital Network System
d) Dynamic Name Server
Answer: b) Domain Name Server

64. What does the `<a>` tag in HTML do?


a) Creates a hyperlink
b) Creates an image
c) Defines a table
d) Defines a paragraph
Answer: a) Creates a hyperlink

65. Which of the following is the correct HTML tag to add a comment?
a) `<! comment >`
b) `/ comment /`
c) `{ comment }`
d) ` comment`
Answer: a) `<! comment >`

66. What does a web hosting service provide?


a) Server space to store website files
b) Domain name registration
c) Email services
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

67. What is the extension of a file containing HTML code?


a) `.html`
b) `.css`
c) `.js`
d) `.php`
Answer: a) `.html`

68. Which of the following is a common web browser?


a) Apache
b) Chrome
c) Apache
d) MySQL
Answer: b) Chrome

69. What does the `<body>` tag in HTML define?


a) The metadata of a webpage
b) The main content of a webpage
c) A link to another webpage
d) A script that runs on the page
Answer: b) The main content of a webpage

70. Which of the following services is used to store files for a website?
a)

Web hosting
b) DNS
c) FTP
d) Web browser
Answer: a) Web hosting

71. Which language is used to style HTML content on a webpage?


a) PHP
b) JavaScript
c) HTML
d) CSS
Answer: d) CSS

72. What does the `<head>` tag in HTML define?


a) The main content of the page
b) The title and metainformation about the page
c) The footer content
d) The script section
Answer: b) The title and metainformation about the page

73. What type of website is an ecommerce site?


a) A website used for personal blogs
b) A website for selling products or services
c) A website for social networking
d) A website for hosting news articles
Answer: b) A website for selling products or services

74. Which of the following is NOT a valid HTML tag?


a) `<div>`
b) `<span>`
c) `<input>`
d) `<header>`
Answer: d) `<header>`

75. Which tag is used to define a paragraph in HTML?


a) `<h1>`
b) `<p>`
c) `<a>`
d) `<div>`
Answer: b) `<p>`

This set of questions comprehensively covers the topics related to networking, protocols, and
web services, providing a solid foundation for assessing understanding in these areas.

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