This set of Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Basics –

1”.

1. The IETF standards documents are called

a) RFC
b) RCF
c) ID
d) None of the mentioned
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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
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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
d) None of the mentioned
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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
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Answer: d
Explanation: Data flows in single direction.
5. The first Network
a) CNNET
b) NSFNET
c) ASAPNET
d) ARPANET
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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
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7. Which organization has authority over interstate and international commerce in the
communications field?
a) ITU-T
b) IEEE
c) FCC
d) ISOC
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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
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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
d) None of the mentioned
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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
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: A multipoint communication is established when three or many network nodes are
connected to each other.
1. 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
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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
d) none of the mentioned
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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
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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
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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
d) none of the mentioned
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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
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: A personal area network (PAN) is the interconnection of information technology devices
within the range of an individual person, typically within a range of 10 meters.
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
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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
d) none of the mentioned
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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
d) none of the mentioned
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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
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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.
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
d) None of the mentioned
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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
d) None of the mentioned
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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
d) None of the mentioned
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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
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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
d) None of the mentioned
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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
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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
d) None of the mentioned
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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
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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
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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
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: ONT stands for Optical Network Terminal. The ONT connects to the Termination Point
(TP) with an optical fibre cable.
1. These factors affect transmission rate in DSL
a) The gauge of the twisted-pair line
b) Degree of electrical interfernece
c) Shadow fading
d) Both The gauge of the twisted-pair line and Degree of electrical interfernece
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Answer: d
Explanation: Because DSL is made of twisted wire copper pair.
1. The number of layers in Internet protocol stack
a) 5
b) 7
c) 6
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: There are five layers in the Internet Protocol stack. The five layers in Internet Protocol
stack is Application, Transport, Network, Data link and Physical layer.
2. The number of layers in ISO OSI reference model
a) 5
b) 7
c) 6
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: The seven layers in ISO OSI reference model is Application, Presentation, Session,
Transport, Network, Data link and Physical layer.
3. This layer is an addition to OSI model when compared with TCP IP model
a) Application layer
b) Presentation layer
c) Session layer
d) Both Session and Presentation layer
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Answer: d
Explanation: The only difference between OSI model and TCP/IP model is that in OSI model two
layers namely Presentation and Session layer have been added.
4. Application layer is implemented in
a) End system
b) NIC
c) Ethernet
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Not only application layer, but presentation layer, session layer and transport layer are
also implemented in the end system.
5. Transport layer is implemented in
a) End system
b) NIC
c) Ethernet
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Application, Presentation, Session and Transport layer are implemented in the end
system.
6. The functionalities of presentation layer includes
a) Data compression
b) Data encryption
c) Data description
d) All of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: Some functions of the presentation layer include character-code translation, data
conversion, data encryption and decryption, and data translation.
7. Delimiting and synchronization of data exchange is provided by
a) Application layer
b) Session layer
c) Transport layer
d) Link layer
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Answer: b
Explanation: The session layer provides the mechanism for opening, closing and managing a
session between end-user application processes. The session layer 5 is responsible for establishing
managing synchronizing and terminating sessions.
8. In OSI model, when data is sent from device A to device B, the 5th layer to receive data at B is
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Link layer
d) Session layer
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Answer: d
Explanation: In OSI reference model, the fifth layer is Session layer. Session layer provides the
mechanism for opening, closing and managing a session between end-user application processes.
9. In TCP IP Model, when data is sent from device A to device B, the 5th layer to receive data at B is
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Link layer
d) Session layer
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Answer: a
Explanation: In TCP/IP model, the fifth layer is application layer. when data is sent from device A to
device B, the 5th layer to receive data at B is application layer.
10. In the OSI model, as a data packet moves from the lower to the upper layers, headers are
_______
a) Added
b) Removed
c) Rearranged
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: In OSI reference model, when data packet moves from lower layers to higher layer,
headers get removed. Whereas when data packet move from higher layer to lower layers, headers
are added.
11. Identify the statement which cannot be associated with OSI model
a) A structured way to discuss and easier update system components
b) One layer may duplicate lower layer functionality
c) Functionality at one layer no way requires information from another layer
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: One layer may use the information from another layer Ex: timestamp value.
1. OSI stands for
a) open system interconnection
b) operating system interface
c) optical service implementation
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: OSI is the abbreviation for Open System Interconnection. OSI model provides a
structured plan on how applications communicate over a network, which also helps us to have a
structured plan for troubleshooting.
2. The OSI model has _______ layers.
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
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Answer: d
Explanation: In OSI reference model, there are 7 layers namely Application, Presentation, Session,
Transport, Network, Data Link and Physical layer.
3. TCP/IP model does not have ______ layer but OSI model have this layer.
a) session layer
b) transport layer
c) application layer
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: In OSI reference model, there are two layers which are not present in TCP/IP model.
They are Presentation and Session layer.
4. Which layer links the network support layers and user support layers
a) session layer
b) data link layer
c) transport layer
d) network layer
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Answer: c
Explanation: Physical, data link and network layers are network support layers and session,
presentation and application layers are user support layers.
5. Which address is used in an internet employing the TCP/IP protocols?
a) physical address and logical address
b) port address
c) specific address
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: All of the mentioned above addresses are used in TCP/IP protocol. All the addressing
scheme, that is physical (MAC) and logical address, port address and specific address are employed
in both TCP/IP model and OSI model.
6. TCP/IP model was developed _____ the OSI model.
a) prior to
b) after
c) simultaneous to
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Several TCP/IP prototypes were developed at multiple research centers between 1978
and 1983, whereas OSI reference model was developed in the year 1984.
7. Which layer is responsible for process to process delivery?
a) network layer
b) transport layer
c) session layer
d) data link layer
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Answer: b
Explanation: The role of Transport layer (Layer 4) is to establish a logical end to end connection
between two system in a network. The protocols used in Transport layer is TCP and UDP.
8. Which address identifies a process on a host?
a) physical address
b) logical address
c) port address
d) specific address
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Answer: c
Explanation: A port number is a way to identify a specific process to which an Internet or other
network message is to be forwarded when it arrives at a server.
9. Which layer provides the services to user?
a) application layer
b) session layer
c) presentation layer
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: In networking, a user mainly interacts with application layer to create and send
information to other computer or network.
10. Transmission data rate is decided by
a) network layer
b) physical layer
c) data link layer
d) transport layer
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Answer: b
Explanation: Physical layer is a layer 1 device which deals with network cables or the standards in
use like connectors, pins, electric current used etc. Basically the transmission speed is determined
by the cables and connectors used. Hence it is physical layer that determines the transmission
speed in network.
1. The physical layer concerns with
a) bit-by-bit delivery
p) process to process delivery
c) application to application delivery
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Physical layer deals with bit to bit delivery in networking. The data unit in the physical
layer is bits. Process to process delivery is dealy in the transport layer.
2. Which transmission media has the highest transmission speed in a network?
a) coaxial cable
b) twisted pair cable
c) optical fiber
d) electrical cable
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Fibre optics is considered to have the highest transmission speed among the all
mentioned above. The fibre optics transmission runs at 1000Mb/s. It is called as 1000Base-Lx
whereas IEEE stndard for it is 802.3z.
3. Bits can be send over guided and unguided media as analog signal by
a) digital modulation
b) amplitude modulation
c) frequency modulation
d) phase modulation
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Answer: a
Explanation: In analog modulation, digital low frequency baseband signal (digital bitstream) are
transmitted over a higher frequency. Whereas in digital modulation the only difference is that the
base band signal is of discrete amplitude level.
4. The portion of physical layer that interfaces with the media access control sublayer is called
a) physical signalling sublayer
b) physical data sublayer
c) physical address sublayer
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: The portion of physcial layer that interfaces with the medium access control sublayer is
Physical Signaling Sublayer. The main function of this layer is character encoding, reception,
decoding and performs optional isolation functions.
5. physical layer provides
a) mechanical specifications of electrical connectors and cables
b) electrical specification of transmission line signal level
c) specification for IR over optical fiber
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: Anything dealing with a network cable or the standards in use – including pins,
connectors and the electric current used is dealt in the physical layer (Layer 1).
6. In asynchronous serial communication the physical layer provides
a) start and stop signalling
b) flow control
c) both start & stop signalling and flow control
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: In asynchronous serial communication, the communication is not synchronized by clock
signal. Instead of a start and stop signaling and flow control method is followed.
7. The physical layer is responsible for
a) line coding
b) channel coding
c) modulation
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: The physical layer is responsible for line coding, channel coding and modulation that is
needed for the transmission of the information.
8. The physical layer translates logical communication requests from the ______ into hardware
specific operations.
a) data link layer
b) network layer
c) trasnport layer
d) application layer
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Answer: a
Explanation: Physical layer accepts data or information from the data link layer and converts it into
hardware specific operations so as to transfer the message through physical cables.
9. A single channel is shared by multiple signals by
a) analog modulation
b) digital modulation
c) multiplexing
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: In communication and computer networks, the main goal is to share a scarce resource.
This is done by multiplexing, where multiple analog or digital signals are combined into one signal
over a shared medium.
10. Wireless transmission can be done via
a) radio waves
b) microwaves
c) infrared
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: Wireless transmission is carried out by radio waves, microwaves and IR waves. These
waves range from 3 Khz to above 300 Ghz and are more suitable for wireless transmission because
they allow a wider band for modulating signals, so you can obtain higher frequency transmission.