Computer Networks Questions and Answers-2
Computer Networks Questions and Answers-2
Lecture 1& 2
1. What is a computer network?
a) A single computer connected to the internet
B)Two or more computers connected to share information
c)
A network of cables connecting different devices
d) A network of printers and scanners
2. Which of the following can be used to establish a network connection?
A. Only cables
B. Only wireless media
C. Both cables and wireless media
D. Only Bluetooth
3. What does LAN stand for?
A. Large Area Network
B. Localized Access Network
C. Local Area Network
D. Longitudinal Access Network
4. What is WAN?
A. Wireless Area Network
B. Wide Area Network
C. Wired Area Network
D. Web Area Network
5. When a computer is turned on and connected to the network, it is said to be:
A. Up
B. Down
C. Online
D. Offline
6. What is a node in the context of computer networks?
A. A type of cable connection
B. A computer connected to the network
C. A type of wireless access point
D. A type of network switch
7. Which component connects computers to the Internet?
A. Router
A. Switch
B. Wireless access point
C. Network interface card
8. What is the purpose of a switch in a network?
A. To connect computers wirelessly
B. To connect computers to the Internet
C. To allow communication between multiple computers with cables
D. To control network security
9. What does NIC stand for?
A. Network Information Center
B. Network Interface Card
C. Network Integration Center
D. Network Interconnection Cable
10. Which of the following is a benefit of computer networks?
A. Isolation of computers
B. Limited communication options
C. Sharing of files and resources
D. High maintenance costs
11. What is the function of a server in a network?
A. To serve food to network users
B. To provide shared resources to network clients
C. To manage network cables
D. To control network security
12. What are the two types of computers in a network?
A. Desktop and laptop
B. Server and mainframe
C. Servers and clients
D. Routers and switches
24. What is the term used for a computer that' turned on and can access the network?
1. On
2. Off
3. Online
4. Offline
25. What is the primary purpose of a wireless access point?
1. To connect computers to the Internet
2. To allow communication between multiple computers with cables
3. To connect computers wirelessly
4. To control network security
Chapter 1- Answers
17. Fully connected mesh topology is more susceptible to network overcrowding compared to partial mesh topology.
1. True
2. False
18. Star topology provides a dedicated link between every pair of devices.
1. True
2. False
19. Bus topology is commonly used for
WAN (Wide Area Network) deployments.
1. True
2. False
20. In a hybrid topology, all interconnected topologies must be the same type.
1. True
2. False
Chapter 2 – answers
1-B 17-B 8-F
2-A 18-D 9-F
3-C 19-B 10-F
4-B 20-A 11-T
5-D 21-B 12-T
6-C 22-C 13-F
7-C 23-A 14-F
8-C 24-A 15-F
9-C 25-A 16-T
10-C 1-F 17-F
11-B 2-F 18-F
12-A 3-F 19-F
13-A 4-T 20-F
14-D 5-T
15-C 6-F
16-C 7-T
Lecture 4
1. What is a computer network?
A. A single interconnected computer system
B. A group of interconnected computer systems
C. A standalone computer system
D. A network of mobile devices
2. Which of the following is not a type of computer network based on size?
a) PAN
b) LAN
c)WLAN
d) WAN
3.PAN stands for:
3.c 17.B
5.c 19.C
10.T
11.F
12.T
13.F
14.F
15.T
16.F
17.F
18.F
19.F
20.F
21.T
22.T
23.T
24.F
25.T
26.T
27.F
28.F
29.T
30.T
Ans : D
a. Only Bluetooth
d. Only cables
Ans: D
Which of the following is NOT a unique identifier of a computer network?
a. Hostname
b. IP address
c. MAC address
d. DNS server
Ans: D
b. To encrypt data
Ans: D
Lecture 5
1. What does OSI in OSI Model stand for?
a) Open System Integration
b) Open System Interconnection
c) Operating System Interface
d) Operational System Interconnection
2. Which layer of the OSI Model is responsible for data translation and
encryption?
a) Application Layer
b) Presentation Layer
c) Session Layer
d) Transport Layer
3. The process of adding headers to the data from the previous layer occurs in
which OSI layer?
a) Network Layer
b) Data Link Layer
c) Physical Layer
d) Transport Layer
14. The Application layer is the highest layer in the OSI Model and interacts
directly with the end-user.
a) True
b) False
15. Every layer within the OSI Model communicates only with the layer directly
above it.
a) True
b) False
16. The OSI Model is based on a peer-to-peer communication architecture.
a) True
b) False
17. The Presentation layer handles the translation of data between different
character encodings.
a) True
b) False
sentences is true or false
18. The Transport layer provides acknowledgment of successful data
transmission.
a) True
b) False
19. The Network layer is responsible for logical addressing and routing.
a) True
b) False
20. TCP/IP model uses separate layers for physical and data link functionality,
similar to the OSI model.
a) True
b) False
21. OSI and TCP/IP models have the same minimum header size.
a) True
b) False
22. The OSI Model defines specific protocols for each layer.
a) True
b) False
23. The OSI Model can be used as a reference model but cannot be
implemented directly.
a) True
b) False
24. Each layer of the OSI Model works in parallel to process data.
a) True
b) False
25. The Data Link layer is responsible for transmitting bits over a medium and
providing mechanical and electrical specifications.
a) True
b) False
26. OSl and TCP/IP models have the same number of layers.
a) True
b) False
27. The OSI Model provides support for both connection-oriented and
connectionless services.
a) True
b) False
28. The OSI Model reduces complexity by standardizing hardware interfaces
only.
a) True
b) False
29. The Data Link layer is responsible for logical addressing and routing.
a) True
b) False
30. OSI Model layers ALWAYS communicate with only one layer above and one
layer below.
a) True
b) False
Answers:
Lecture 6
1. What does TCP/IP stand for?
a)Telecommunications Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol
b) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol
c) Transfer Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol
d)Telecommunication Connection
Protocol/Internet Protocol
2. Which layer of the TCP/IP model interacts with application programs?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
3. Which TCP/IP layer is responsible for providing data transport from a process
on one machine to a process on another?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
4. What is the main function of the Internet layer in the TCP/IP model? a Data
transport
b) Error control
c) Logical addressing
d) Physical transmission
5. Which layer of the TCP/IP model defines how data should be sent using the
network?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
6. Which protocol is the foundation of the World Wide Web?
a) SMTP
b) SNMP
с) НТТР
d)
FTP 6. Which protocol is the foundation of the World Wide Web?
a) SMTP
b) SNMP
с) НТТР
d)FTP
7. Which TCP/IP protocol is used for sending emails?
a) SMTP
b) SNMP
c) DNS
d) FTP
8. What does DNS stand for?
a) Data Network System
b) Domain Name System
c) Digital Naming Service
d) Dynamic Network Solution
9. Which protocol is used to establish a connection between local and remote
computers?
a) SMTP
b) SNMP
c) TELNET
d)FTP
10. Which TCP/IP layer is responsible for managing the devices on the internet?
a)
Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
11. Which model was developed by ARPANET?
a) OSI Model
b) TCP/IP Model
c)Both
d) Neither
12. How many layers does the TCP/IP
model have?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 4
13. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OSI Model's Application
Layer?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
14. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OSI Model's Transport
Layer?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
15. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OSI Model's Network
Layer?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
16. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OSI Model's Data Link
and Physical Layers?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
17. Which TCP/IP protocol is used for file transfer?
a) SMTP
b) SNMP
c) DNS
d) FTP
18. What is the primary function of the Transport Layer in the TCP/IP model?
a) Logical addressing
b) Physical addressing
c) Management control
d) Data transport
19. What is the main purpose of the TCP protocol?
a) Reliable data transport
b) Logical addressing
c) Error control
d) Flow control
20. Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for breaking up messages
into TCP segments?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
21. Which layer of the TCP/IP model interacts with software applications?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
22. Which layer of the TCP/IP model deals with logical addressing?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
23. Which TCP/IP protocol is used for remote login?
a) SMTP
b) SNMP
c) TELNET
d) FTP
24. Which TCP/IP layer is responsible for
managing routing protocols?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
25. What is the main advantage of the
TCP/IP model?
a) It's easy to set up and manage
b) It supports many routing protocols
c) It guarantees delivery of packets
d) It has clear separation between services, interfaces, and protocols
26. Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for providing services like
email and file transfer?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
27. What does SNMP stand for?
a) Simple Network Management Protocol
b) Simple Network Mapping Protocol
c) Secure Network Management Protocol
d) Systematic Network Management Protocol
28. Which TCP/IP protocol is used for managing devices on the internet?
a) SMTP
b) SNMP
с) HTTP
d) FTP
29. What is the primary role of the Network Interface layer in the TCP/IP model?
a) Logical addressing
b) Physical transmission
c) Error control
d) Flow control
30. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OSI Model's
Presentation
Layer?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
Determine whether each of the following sentences is true or false
1. The TCP/IP model has four layers.
a) True
b) False
2. The TCP/IP model is developed by ISO.
a) True
b) False
3. The Transport Layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for physical
transmission.
a. True
b.False
4. The TCP protocol is connectionless.
a) True
b) False
5. HTTP is a protocol used for email transmission.
a) True
b) False
6. DNS stands for Dynamic Name System.
a) True
b) False
7. TCP/IP operates independently of the operating system.
a) True
b) False
8. SMTP is used for transferring files between computers.
a) True
b) False
9. The Application Layer of the TCP/IP model interacts with software
applications.
a) True
b) False
10. SNMP stands for Simple Network
Mapping Protocol.
a) True
b) False
11. TCP/IP has a highly scalable peer-to-peer architecture.
a) True
b) False
12. The Internet Layer of the TCP/IP model provides logical addressing.
a True
b) False
13. TELNET is used for remote terminal connections.
a) True
b) False
14. SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer
Protocol.
a) True
b) False
15. FTP is a connectionless protocol.
a True
b) False
16. TCP/IP model has a clear separation between services, interfaces, and
protocols.
a) True
b) False
17. The Network Interface Layer of the
TCP/IP model deals with data transport.
a) True
b) False
18. IP address uniquely identifies a hos on the internet.
a) True
b) False
19. DNS translates IP addresses to domain names.
a) True
b) False
20. HTTP is a foundation of the World Wide Web.
a True
b) False
21. TCP is a reliable protocol.
a) True
b) False
22. SNMP stands for Simple Network
Management Protocol.
a) True
b) False
23. FTP is used for remote terminal connections.
a) True
b) False
24. The Internet Layer of the TCP/IP model provides flow control.
a) True
b) False
25. SMTP is used for managing devices on the internet.
a) True
b) False
26. DNS translates domain names to IP addresses.
a) True
b) False
27. HTTP is used for file transfer.
a) True
b) False
28. SNMP is used for email transmission.
a) True
b) False
29. TCP/IP has four layers: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport.
a True
b.False
30. The Transport Layer of the TCP/IP model ensures data delivery in sequence.
a) True
b) False
Answers:
MCQ answers
1. B 22. C 11. F
2. A 23. C 12. T
3. B 24. C 13. T
4. C 25. B 14. T
5. D 26. A 15. F
6. C 27. a 16. F
7. A 28. B 17. T
8. B
29. B 18. T
9. C
30. A 19. T
10. C
20. T
11. B T or F answers
21. T
12. D
1. T 22. T
13. A
2. F 23. F
14. B
3. F 24. F
15. C 4. F 25. F
16. D 5. F 26. T
17. D 6. F 27. F
18. D 7. T
28. F
19. A 8. F
29. F
20. B 9. T
10. F 30. T
21. A
Quiz questions
Quiz questions
Troubleshooting is easier in the OSI Model because functions are separated into
different network layers.
True
False
Which network type allows you to cover an entire city or a small region?
a. CAN
b. WLAN
c. EPN
d. MAN
Which network type uses a public network to connect remote sites or users
together?
• a. CAN
• b. EPN
• c. WLAN
• d. IPN
TCP is an example of a protocol that operates at the Network layer of the OSI
Model.
• a. True
b. False
The OSI Model consists of 5 layers: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, and
Application.
A.False
B.True
WLAN stands for Wired Local Area Network.
a. True
• b.False
What type of communication does the Session layer of the OSI model establish?
A. Simplex
• b. Dialogue control
• c. Packet-level
d. Bit-level
CAN is made up of interconnected LANs within a specific geographic area.
a. False
b.True
In the OSI model, which layer provides the hardware means of sending and
receiving data on a carrier?
• a. Transport Layer
b. Data Link Layer
• c. Network Layer
• d. Physical Layer
TCP and UDP protocols operate at which layer of the OSl model?
a. Data Link Layer
• b. TranspOrt Layer
c. Network Layer
d. Session Layer
Lecture 6
1. What does TCP/IP stand for?
a) Telecommunications Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol
b) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol
c)Transfer Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol
d)Telecommunication Connection
2. Which layer of the TCP/IP model interacts with application programs?
a)Application layer
b)Transport layer
c)Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
3. Which TCP/IP layer is responsible for providing data transport from a process
on one machine to a process on another?
a)Application layer
b) Transport layer
c)Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
4. What is the main function of the Internet layer in the TCP/IP model?
a)Data transport
b)Error control
c)Logical addressing
d)Physical transmission
5. Which layer of the TCP/IP model defines how data should be sent using the
network?
a)Application layer
b) Transport layer
c)Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
6. Which protocol is the foundation of the World Wide Web?
a)SMTP
b)SNMP
c)HTTP
d)FTP
7. Which TCP/IP protocol is used for sending emails?
a) SMTP
b) SNMP
C)DNS
d)FTP
8. What does DNS stand for?
a)Data Network System
b) Domain Name System
C)Digital Naming Service
d)Dynamic Network Solution
9. Which protocol is used to establish a connection between local and remote
computers?
a)SMTP
b)SNMP
C)TELNET
d)FTP
10. Which TCP/IP layer is responsible for managing the devices on the internet?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
C)Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
11. Which model was developed by ARPANET?
a) OSI Model
b) TCP/IP Model
c)Both
d)Neither
12. How many layers does the TCP/IP model have?
a) 5
b) 6
C)7
d)4
13. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OSI Model's Application
Layer?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
14. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OSI Model's Transport
Layer?
a) Application layer
b)Transport layer
c)Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
15. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OS! Model's Network
Layer?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c)Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
16. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OSI Model's Data Link
and Physical Layers?
a)Application layer
b)Transport layer
c)Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
17. Which TCP/IP protocol is used for file transfer?
a) SMTP
b) SNMP
c)DNS
d)FTP
18. What is the primary function of the Transport Layer in the TCP/IP model?
a) Logical addressing
b) Physical addressing
c) Management control
d) Data transport
19. What is the main purpose of the TCP protocol?
a) Reliable data transport
b) Logical addressing
c)Error control
d)Flow control
20. Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for breaking up messages
into TCP segments?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
C) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
21. Which layer of the TCP/IP model interacts with software applications?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
C)internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
22. Which layer of the TCP/IP model deals with logical addressing?
a)Application layer
b)Transport layer
C)Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
23. Which TCP/IP protocol is used for remote login?
a)SMTP
b) SNMP
c) TELNET
d) FTP
24. Which TCP/IP layer is responsible for managing routing protocols?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
25. What is the main advantage of the
TCP/IP model?
a) It's easy to set up and manage
b) It supports many routing protocols
c) It guarantees delivery of packets
d) It has clear separation between services, interfaces, and protocols
26. Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for providing services like
email and file transfer?
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c)Internet layer
d) Network Interface layer
27. What does SNMP stand for?
a)Simple Network Management Protocol
b) Simple Network Mapping Protocol
c) Secure Network Management Protocol
d) Systematic Network Management protocol
28. Which TCP/IP protocol is used for managing devices on the internet?
a)SMTP
b) SNMP
c)HTTP
d) FTP
29. What is the primary role of the Network Interface layer in the TCP/IP model?
a)Logical addressing
b) Physical transmission
C)cError control
d)Flow control
30. Which layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the OSI Model's
Presentation
Layer?
a)Application layer
b)Transport layer
c)Internet layer
d)Network Interface layer
Determine whether each of the following sentences is true or false
1. The TCP/IP model has four layers.
a) True
b) False
2. The TCP/IP model is developed by ISO.
a) True
b)False
3. The Transport Layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for physical
transmission.
a) True
b) False
4. The TCP protocol is connectionless.
a)True
b)False
5. HTTP is a protocol used for email transmission.
a)True
b)False
6. DNS stands for Dynamic Name System.
a)True
b)False
7. TCP/IP operates independently of the operating system.
a)True
b) False
8. SMTP is used for transferring files between computers.
a)True
b) False
9. The Application Layer of the TCP/IP model interacts with saftware
applications.
a)True
b)False
10. SNMP stands for Simple Network
Mapping Protocol.
a)True
b) False