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Computer Networking
o d) Professional Area
Network

MQP 8. What is the full form of FTP?

o a) File Transfer Protocol
o b) File Test Protocol
MCQs (1 mark each) o c) Fast Transfer Protocol
1. ARPANET was the foundation of o d) File Transport Protocol
which modern network? 9. The device that regenerates weak
o a) MAN signals is:
o b) INTERNET o a) Hub
o c) LAN o b) Repeater
o d) WAN o c) Router
2. The first long-distance network o d) Gateway
was called: 10. The protocol used to send emails
o a) INTERNET is:
o b) ARPANET  a) POP3
o c) NSFNET  b) HTTP
o d) Intranet  c) SMTP
3. The device used to connect two  d) HTTPS
different networks is:
o a) Hub Fill in the blanks (1 mark)
o b) Switch 11. ________ is the unique address of
o c) Router a computer in a network.
o d) Repeater 12. ________ cable is commonly used
4. Which transmission media has the for telephone lines.
highest bandwidth? 13. NSFNET was the replacement of
o a) Twisted pair __________.
o b) Co-axial 14. The medium used in Wi-Fi
o c) Fiber-optic communication is __________
o d) Radio waves waves.
5. Which network topology is most 15. __________ protocol is used for
reliable? secure transactions over the web.
o a) Bus 16. Full form of VoIP is __________.
o b) Star 17. __________ topology has a single
o c) Ring communication line connecting all
o d) Tree nodes.
6. The protocol used to transfer web 18. __________ connects multiple
pages is: devices in a network and forwards
o a) SMTP data intelligently.
o b) HTTP 19. The device __________ is used to
o c) FTP connect LAN to the Internet.
o d) POP3 20. The full form of URL is
7. PAN stands for: __________.
o a) Personal Area Network
o b) Public Area Network
o c) Private Area Network
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1 Marker (Direct Answer Type) 45. Explain Data Communication with

21. What is the basic unit of data the help of a diagram showing
communication? sender, receiver, and medium.
22. Define bandwidth. 46. Explain the importance of IP
23. Name two wireless transmission Address. Also, state two types.
media. 47. What is the significance of TCP/IP
24. What is the full form of TCP/IP? in networking?
25. Name two switching techniques. 48. Explain the working of Email using
26. Define IP Address. SMTP and POP3 protocols.
27. What is the function of a modem? 49. Explain three differences between
28. Give one advantage of packet wired and wireless communication
switching. media.
29. Define WWW. 50. Explain what is Web Hosting. Also,
30. What is a domain name? mention any two popular web
hosting providers.
2 Marker Questions
31. Explain Circuit Switching with a Answers of All 50 Questions
diagram.
32. Differentiate between HTTP and MCQ Answers
HTTPS. 1. b) INTERNET
33. Write two characteristics of LAN. 2. b) ARPANET
34. Define and give one advantage of 3. c) Router
Fiber-optic cable. 4. c) Fiber-optic
35. Explain two functions of a router. 5. b) Star
36. Explain the difference between 6. b) HTTP
Hub and Switch. 7. a) Personal Area Network
37. Define Protocol. Give two 8. a) File Transfer Protocol
examples. 9. b) Repeater
38. Explain Infrared waves with an 10. c) SMTP
example.
39. What is a web browser? Give two Fill in the Blanks Answers
examples. 11. IP Address
40. Explain the role of a Repeater. 12. Twisted pair
13. ARPANET
3 Marker Questions 14. Radio
41. Differentiate between PAN, LAN, 15. HTTPS
and WAN. 16. Voice over Internet Protocol
42. Explain the concept of Packet 17. Bus
Switching with an example. 18. Switch
43. Write short notes on: 19. Router
 a) Bus Topology 20. Uniform Resource Locator
 b) Star Topology
 c) Tree Topology 1 Mark Questions Answers
44. Explain any three networking 21. Message
devices with their functions. 22. Bandwidth is the capacity of a
communication channel to carry
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data, measured in bits per second Hub: Broadcasts data to all devices.
(bps). Switch: Sends data only to intended
23. Radio waves, Infrared waves recipient.
24. Transmission Control Protocol / 37.
Internet Protocol Protocol: A set of rules for data
25. Circuit Switching, Packet communication.
Switching Examples: HTTP, TCP/IP.
26. A unique numerical address 38.
assigned to a device on a network. Infrared waves: Used in short-range
27. Modem converts digital signals to communication.
analog and vice versa. Example: TV remote.
28. Better bandwidth utilization. 39.
29. World Wide Web Web Browser: Software to access
30. It is the unique name given to a websites.
website. Examples: Chrome, Firefox.
40.
2 Marker Questions Answers Repeater regenerates and amplifies weak
31. signals to extend network coverage.
Circuit Switching:
A dedicated path is established between 3 Marker Questions with Detailed
sender and receiver for entire Answers
communication.
(Diagram explanation omitted in text 41. Explain different types of networks
answer) with one advantage of each.
32. Answer:
Difference: The major types of networks are:
HTTP: Unsecured protocol.  PAN (Personal Area Network):
HTTPS: Secured protocol with SSL/TLS Covers a small area like an
encryption. individual’s workspace, typically
33. within 10 meters. Example:
LAN features: Bluetooth.
 Covers small area (home, office, Advantage: Easy to set up and
campus). manage for personal devices.
 High data transfer speed.  LAN (Local Area Network):
34. Connects computers within a
Fiber-optic cable: Uses light signals. limited geographical area like a
Advantage: High speed & immune to home, office, or school.
electromagnetic interference. Advantage: High data transfer
35. speed.
Router:  WAN (Wide Area Network):
 Connects different networks. Covers a large geographical area,
 Routes packets based on IP connecting computers across cities
addresses. or countries. Example: The
36. Internet.
Advantage: Allows communication
between distant locations.
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signals for transmission over

42. Explain Packet Switching with a telephone lines and vice versa.
suitable example. Also, mention its  Router: Connects different
advantages. networks (usually LAN to the
Answer: Internet). It determines the best
In Packet Switching, data is divided into path for data packets.
small packets before transmission. Each  Switch: Connects multiple devices
packet travels independently over the within a LAN and directs data only
network and may take different routes. At to the intended device using MAC
the destination, packets are reassembled to addresses.
form the complete message. These devices play a crucial role in
Example: When you browse a website, establishing, managing, and
your data travels in packets across the optimizing network
internet. communication.
Advantages:
 Efficient bandwidth utilization. 45. Define Data Communication.
 Less chance of complete failure Explain its components.
due to multiple available paths. Answer:
 Cost-effective for large networks Data Communication is the process of
like the internet. transferring data between two or more
devices using a communication medium.
43. Explain any three network Components of Data Communication:
topologies with neat explanation. 1. Sender: Device that sends the data.
Answer: 2. Message: Actual data to be
 Bus Topology: All devices are communicated (text, audio, video,
connected to a single backbone etc.).
cable. If the main cable fails, the 3. Receiver: Device that receives the
entire network fails. data.
 Star Topology: All devices are 4. Communication Media: The
connected to a central hub or physical or wireless channel
switch. If a single cable fails, only through which data is transmitted.
that device is affected. 5. Protocol: Set of rules governing
 Tree Topology: A combination of the data transmission.
Bus and Star topologies. It has
groups of star-configured devices 46. What is an IP Address? Explain its
connected to a bus backbone. types with example.
Note: Star is the most commonly Answer:
used topology due to easy An IP Address is a unique numerical label
maintenance. assigned to each device on a network to
identify it.
44. Explain any three important Types:
network devices with their function.  Static IP: Manually assigned and
Answer: remains fixed. Example: Servers
 Modem: Converts digital signals generally use static IP.
from the computer into analog  Dynamic IP: Assigned
automatically by DHCP server and
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may change over time. Example: Feature SMTP POP3

Home Wi-Fi connections usually when you
get dynamic IPs. download them
Format Example: 192.168.0.1 from the server.
(IPv4 Address)
49. Explain wired and wireless
47. Explain the significance and
transmission media with two examples
working of TCP/IP.
of each.
Answer:
Answer:
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol
Wired Media: Uses physical cables for
/ Internet Protocol) is the core protocol
data transmission.
suite for communication over the Internet.
Examples:
 TCP: Ensures reliable and ordered
 Twisted Pair Cable
delivery of data packets. It checks
 Fiber Optic Cable
for errors and retransmits lost
Advantages:
packets.
 Less prone to interference
 IP: Responsible for addressing and
 High-speed communication
routing packets to their destination.
Wireless Media: Uses
Together, TCP/IP ensures that data
electromagnetic waves for
sent from one computer reaches the
transmission.
correct destination reliably and
Examples:
accurately.
 Radio Waves
 Infrared Waves
48. Differentiate between SMTP and
Advantages:
POP3.
 Easy to install
Answer:
 Provides mobility
Feature SMTP POP3
Simple 50. What is web hosting? Explain its
Post Office
Mail need and working.
Full Form Protocol
Transfer Answer:
version 3
Protocol Web Hosting is a service that provides
Used to space on a web server for websites to be
Used to
send stored and accessed via the internet.
receive
emails Need: Without web hosting, websites
Function emails from
from cannot be made available online.
server to
sender to Working:
recipient
server  Website files are uploaded to a
Push- hosting server.
Pull-based  The hosting server remains
based
Connection (Server to connected to the internet.
(Sender to
Recipient)  When users type the domain name,
Server)
the server delivers the requested
SMTP is used
website files.
when you send
Examples of Hosting providers:
emails, while
Hostinger, GoDaddy, Bluehost.
POP3 is used