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Important Questions for CBSE Class XII (2024-25)

Network and Communication

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)


1. Which device is responsible for connecting different networks and directing data
between them?
- (a) Router
- (b) Switch
- (c) Repeater
- (d) Hub

2. What is the primary purpose of HTTPS over HTTP?


- (a) Faster data transfer
- (b) Increased security through encryption
- (c) Reduced bandwidth usage
- (d) Enhanced data compression

3. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication and error
recovery?
- (a) Physical Layer
- (b) Data Link Layer
- (c) Network Layer
- (d) Transport Layer

4. What is the function of DNS in network communication?


- (a) Encrypting data
- (b) Translating domain names to IP addresses
- (c) Connecting networks
- (d) Managing email services

5. Which type of network covers the largest geographical area?


- (a) LAN
- (b) MAN
- (c) PAN
- (d) WAN

Very Short Answer Questions (1-2 Marks)


1. Define the term “network topology” and give an example.

2. What is the purpose of an IP address in network communication?

3. Explain the difference between simplex and duplex communication modes.


4. What is a firewall, and why is it essential in network security?

5. Define and differentiate between LAN and WAN.

6. What does FTP stand for, and what is its primary function?

7. Briefly explain the role of a modem in network communication.

8. What is bandwidth, and how does it affect data transfer?

9. Define packet switching in the context of network communication.

10. What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing?

Short Answer Questions (3-4 Marks)


1. Differentiate between a switch and a hub in terms of their roles in a network.

2. Explain the concept of the OSI model and its significance in networking.

3. Describe the purpose of the TCP/IP protocol suite and its main components.

4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

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

6. Describe the purpose and working of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

7. Explain the process of DNS resolution.

8. What is network latency, and what factors influence it?

9. How do HTTPS and SSL/TLS enhance security over HTTP?

10. Differentiate between unicast, multicast, and broadcast data transmission.

Long Answer Questions (5-6 Marks)


1. Discuss the layers of the TCP/IP model, explaining each layer's functions.

2. Describe different types of network topologies (bus, star, ring, and mesh) and their
applications.

3. What are the major security threats in networking? Explain the role of firewalls and
intrusion detection systems in mitigating these threats.

4. Explain the role and functions of IP addressing, including the structure and advantages of
IPv6 over IPv4.

5. How does cloud computing work, and what are the benefits and challenges associated
with it?
6. Describe encryption and decryption in the context of network security. How does
encryption protect data?

7. Discuss the role of IoT (Internet of Things) in network communication and the security
challenges it faces.

8. Explain the concept of data packet switching and its advantages over circuit switching.

9. Describe the different modes of data transmission: simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex,
with examples.

10. Explain the concept of bandwidth, latency, and throughput in network performance.

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