Computer Networks Quiz
Computer Networks Quiz
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
of data
c) Faster transmission speed
d) Secure login credentials
Answer: b) Reliable transmission of data
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
38. Which protocol is used for voice communication over the internet?
a) SMTP
b) FTP
c) VoIP
d) POP3
Answer: c) VoIP
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
43. Which of the following is NOT a valid protocol for accessing email?
a) SMTP
b) POP3
c) FTP
d) IMAP
Answer: c) FTP
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
47. Which protocol is used for secure communication over the web?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) HTTPS
d) SMTP
Answer: c) HTTPS
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
54. Which protocol ensures secure communication between web browsers and servers?
a) FTP
b) SMTP
c) HTTP
d) HTTPS
Answer: d) HTTPS
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`
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
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 >`
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
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.