1. What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?
A) To connect devices within the same local network
B) To connect different networks and route data between them
C) To provide wireless connectivity to devices
D) To amplify signals in the network
2. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for error detection and correction?
A) Physical Layer
B) Data Link Layer
C) Network Layer
D) Transport Layer
3. In networking, what is the purpose of the DNS (Domain Name System)?
A) To encrypt data during transmission
B) To convert domain names to IP addresses
C) To establish a secure connection between devices
D) To manage network security policies
4. What is the function of a firewall in a computer network?
A) To filter and control network traffic based on security rules
B) To physically connect devices in a network
C) To amplify the strength of network signals
D) To translate IP addresses to domain names
5. Which network topology connects all devices in a linear fashion?
A) Bus Topology
B) Ring Topology
C) Star Topology
D) Mesh Topology
6. What does the term "bandwidth" refer to in networking?
A) The speed of data transmission on a network
B) The physical size of a network
C) The number of devices connected to a network
D) The range of a wireless network
7. What protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission over the internet?
A) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
B) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
C) SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security)
D) DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
8. In TCP/IP, which protocol is responsible for assigning IP addresses dynamically to devices in
a network?
A) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
B) DNS (Domain Name System)
C) DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
D) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
9. What is the purpose of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in networking?
A) To translate domain names to IP addresses
B) To discover the MAC address of a device on the same local network
C) To route data between different networks
D) To establish a secure connection between devices
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of a full-duplex communication system?
A) Communication can only occur in one direction at a time
B) Devices can send and receive data simultaneously
C) Communication is limited to short distances
D) Devices can only receive data but not send it
11. What is the primary function of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model?
A) To define the architecture for network protocols
B) To specify the physical components of a computer
C) To manage network security policies
D) To establish a secure connection between devices
12. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing and forwarding in a network?
A) Physical Layer
B) Data Link Layer
C) Network Layer
D) Transport Layer
13. In networking, what is the purpose of the MAC (Media Access Control) address?
A) To identify a device on a local network
B) To translate domain names to IP addresses
C) To route data between different networks
D) To encrypt data during transmission
14. What is the main function of the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) in the TCP/IP protocol
suite?
A) To route data across networks
B) To establish a secure connection
C) To provide error detection and correction
D) To manage email communication
15. Which network topology connects devices in a ring fashion?
A) Bus Topology
B) Ring Topology
C) Star Topology
D) Mesh Topology
16. What does the term "subnetting" refer to in networking?
A) Dividing a large network into smaller sub-networks
B) Encrypting data for secure transmission
C) Configuring routers for optimal performance
D) Assigning IP addresses dynamically
17. What is the purpose of a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in a network?
A) To translate domain names to IP addresses
B) To assign IP addresses dynamically to devices
C) To filter and control network traffic
D) To establish a secure connection between devices
18. Which of the following is a protocol used for secure file transfer over a network?
A) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
B) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
C) HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
D) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
19. What is a firewall used for in a computer network?
A) To connect devices within the same local network
B) To amplify network signals
C) To filter and control network traffic based on security rules
D) To translate IP addresses to domain names
20. In the context of networking, what does the term "bandwidth" refer to?
A) The physical size of a network
B) The speed of data transmission on a network
C) The number of devices connected to a network
D) The range of a wireless network
21. What is the purpose of the DNS (Domain Name System) in networking?
A) To encrypt data during transmission
B) To convert domain names to IP addresses
C) To establish a secure connection between devices
D) To manage network security policies
22. Which of the following is a characteristic of a full-duplex communication system?
A) Communication can only occur in one direction at a time
B) Devices can send and receive data simultaneously
C) Communication is limited to short distances
D) Devices can only receive data but not send it
23. In networking, what is a "subnet mask" used for?
A) To encrypt data during transmission
B) To identify the network portion of an IP address
C) To establish a secure connection between devices
D) To assign IP addresses dynamically
24. Which network topology connects all devices to a central hub or switch?
A) Bus Topology
B) Star Topology
C) Ring Topology
D) Mesh Topology
25. What is the purpose of the ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) in networking?
A) To provide secure communication between devices
B) To control internet access
C) To diagnose network-related issues
D) To manage email communication
26. Which of the following is a protocol used for sending emails over a network?
A) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
B) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
C) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
D) DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
27. In networking, what is a "gateway" used for?
A) To connect devices within the same local network
B) To provide wireless connectivity to devices
C) To connect different networks and route data between them
D) To manage network security policies
28. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication and error
recovery?
A) Physical Layer
B) Transport Layer
C) Network Layer
D) Data Link Layer
29. What is the primary function of a switch in a computer network?
A) To connect different networks and route data between them
B) To filter and control network traffic
C) To provide wireless connectivity to devices
D) To connect devices within the same local network
30. What does NAT (Network Address Translation) do in a network?
A) Converts network names to IP addresses
B) Assigns IP addresses dynamically to devices
C) Translates private IP addresses to a public IP address
D) Manages network security policies
31. Which of the following is a characteristic of UDP (User Datagram Protocol)?
A) Connection-oriented
B) Reliable data delivery
C) Error-checking mechanism
D) Low overhead for quick data transmission
32. What is the purpose of the HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) in web
communication?
A) To establish a secure connection
B) To manage email communication
C) To provide wireless connectivity
D) To translate domain names to IP addresses
33. What is a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) used for in networking?
A) To connect devices within the same local network
B) To provide wireless connectivity to devices
C) To segment a physical network into logical sub-networks
D) To assign IP addresses dynamically
34. Which of the following is a common method of securing wireless networks?
A) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
B) PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
C) SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
D) ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
35. What is the purpose of the ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Echo Request and
Echo Reply messages?
A) To provide secure communication between devices
B) To diagnose network-related issues using ping
C) To control internet access
D) To route data between different networks
36. What does QoS (Quality of Service) refer to in networking?
A) The speed of data transmission on a network
B) The range of a wireless network
C) The ability to prioritize and manage network traffic
D) The physical size of a network
37. What is the purpose of a proxy server in a network?
A) To connect devices within the same local network
B) To filter and control network traffic based on security rules
C) To manage network security policies
D) To translate IP addresses to domain names
38. Which protocol is commonly used for secure remote access to a network?
A) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
B) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
C) VPN (Virtual Private Network)
D) DNS (Domain Name System)
39. What is the purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) in a home router?
A) To connect devices within the same local network
B) To assign IP addresses dynamically
C) To translate private IP addresses to a single public IP address
D) To manage network security policies
40. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and terminating
connections?
A) Physical Layer
B) Data Link Layer
C) Transport Layer
D) Network Layer
41. What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
A) To establish a secure connection
B) To assign IP addresses dynamically
C) To connect devices within the same local network
D) To route data between different networks securely
42. Which of the following is a common method for securing wireless networks?
A) NAT (Network Address Translation)
B) VPN (Virtual Private Network)
C) WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)
D) DNS (Domain Name System)
43. What is the role of a proxy server in a network?
A) To connect devices within the same local network
B) To filter and control network traffic based on security rules
C) To manage network security policies
D) To translate IP addresses to domain names
43. The ground station in VSAT communication is called
A) Hub
B) HTTP
C) Multiplexer
D) Repeater
44. ______ unit(s) in a single bus structure communicate at a time.
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
45. In a ___ topology, if there are n devices in a network, each device has n-1 ports for cable.
A) Bus
B) Mesh
C) Ring
D) Star
46. Where does bridge operate in OSI model?
A) Application layer
B) Data link layer
C) Physical layer
D) Both a and b
47. In a ring topology, the computer in possession of the ____ can transmit data.
A) Pocket
B) Access method
C) Data
D) Token
48. A ____ is a standard set of rules that determines how computers communicate with each
other across networks.
(A) Protomol
(B) Protochol
(C) Protocool
(D) Protocol
49. The advantage of a LAN is
(A) Saving all your data
(B) Accessing the web
(C) Backing up your data
(D) Sharing peripherals
50. IP addresses are converted to
(A) A hexadecimal string
(B) A hierarchy of domain names
(C) Alphanumeric string
(D) A binary string
51. Encryption and Decryption are the functions of ___ layers.
(A) Transport
(B) Session
(C) Presentation
(D) Physical
52. Which layer 4 protocol is used for a Telnet connection?
(A) TCP
(B) IP
(C) UDP
(D) TCP/IP
53. Modulation is the process of
A) Echoing every character that is received
B) Sending a file from one computer to another computer
C) Converting digital signals to analog signals
D) Converting analog signals to digital signals
54. Many low-shaped channels are interwoven into one high-speed transmission by
A) Frequency-division multiplexer
B) Time-division multiplexer
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) None of these
55. Which of the following is the difference between a multiplexer and a statistical multiplexer?
A) Multiplexer use X.25 protocol, while statistical multiplexers use the Alpha protocol
B) Statistical multiplexers need buffers while multiplexers do not need buffers
C) Multiplexers often waste the output link capacity while statistical multiplexers oppose its use
D) Multiplexers use Time Division multiplexing (TDM) while statistical multiplexers uses
Frequency division multiplexing (FDM)
56. The synchronous modems are more costly than the asynchronous modems because
A) They operate with a larger bandwidth
B) They produce large volume of data
C) They contain clock recovery circuits
D) They transmit the data with stop and start bits
57. To connect a computer with a device in the same room, you might be likely to use
A) A ground station
B) A dedicated line
C) A coaxial cable
D) All of the above
58. In ____ computers, computation is carried out with physical quantities such as voltage,
length, current, temperature, etc.
A) Analog
B) Digital
C) Hybrid
D) Micro computer
59. In Computer terminology ‘CAD’ is stands for
A) Computer and Design
B) Computer and Device
C) Computer Algorithm in Design
D) Computer Aided Design
60. Data flow between two devices can occur in a _______ way.
A. simplex
B. half-duplex
C. full-duplex
D. all of the above
61. In a ______ connection, two and only two devices are connected by a dedicated link.
A. multipoint
B. point-to-point
C.(a) and (b)
D. none of the above
62. In a ________ connection, three or more devices share a link.
A. multipoint
B. point-to-point
C.(a) and (b)
D. none of the above
63. ______ refers to the physical or logical arrangement of a network.
A. Data flow
B. Mode of operation
C. Topology
D. None of the above
64. Devices may be arranged in a _____ topology
A. mesh
B. ring
C. bus
D. all of the above
65. A _______ is a data communication system within a building, plant, or campus, or between
nearby buildings.
A. MAN
[Link]
[Link]
D. none of the above
66. A ______ is a data communication system spanning states, countries, or the whole world.
A. MAN
[Link]
[Link]
D. none of the above
67. ________ is a collection of many separate networks
A. WAN
B. An internet
C. a LAN
D. None of the above
68. What is the access point (AP) in wireless LAN?
a) device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network
b) wireless devices itself
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the mentioned
69. In wireless ad-hoc network
a) access point is not required
b) access point is must
c) nodes are not required
d) none of the mentioned
70. Which multiple access technique is used by IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN?
a) CDMA
b) CSMA/CA
c) ALOHA
d) none of the mentioned
71. In wireless distribution system
a) multiple access point are inter-connected with each other
b) there is no access point
c) only one access point exists
d) none of the mentioned
72. A wireless network interface controller can work in
a) infrastructure mode
b) ad-hoc mode
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the mentioned.
73. In wireless network an extended service set is a set of
a) connected basic service sets
b) all stations
c) all access points
d) none of the mentioned
74. Mostly ________ is used in wireless LAN.
a) time division multiplexing
b) orthogonal frequency division multiplexing
c) space division multiplexing
d) none of the mentioned
75. Which one of the following event is not possible in wireless LAN.
a) collision detection
b) Acknowledgement of data frames
c) multi-mode data transmission
d) none of the mentioned
76. What is Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) ?
a) security algorithm for ethernet
b) security algorithm for wireless networks
c) security algorithm for usb communication
d) none of the mentioned
77. What is WPA?
a) wi-fi protected access
b) wired protected access
c) wired process access
d) wi-fi process access
78. IPSec is designed to provide the security at the
a) transport layer
b) network layer
c) application layer
d) session layer
79. In tunnel mode IPsec protects the
a) entire IP packet
b) IP header
c) IP payload
d) none of the mentioned
80. Network layer firewall works as a
a) frame filter
b) packet filter
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the mentioned
81. Network layer firewall has two sub-categories as
a) stateful firewall and stateless firewall
b) bit oriented firewall and byte oriented firewall
c) frame firewall and packet firewall
d) none of the mentioned
82. WPA2 is used for security in
a) ethernet
b) bluetooth
c) wi-fi
d) none of the mentioned
83. An attempt to make a computer resource unavailable to its intended users is called
a) denial-of-service attack
b) virus attack
c) worms attack
d) botnet process
84. Extensible authentication protocol is authentication framework frequently used in
a) wired personal area network
b) wireless networks
c) wired local area network
d) none of the mentioned
85. Pretty good privacy (PGP) is used in
a) browser security
b) email security
c) FTP security
d) none of the mentioned
86. PGP encrypts data by using a block cipher called
a) international data encryption algorithm
b) private data encryption algorithm
c) intranet data encryption algorithm d) none of the mentioned
87. When a DNS server accepts and uses incorrect information from a host that has no authority
giving that information, then it is called
a) DNS lookup
b) DNS hijacking
c) DNS spoofing
d) none of the mentioned
88) The attackers a network of compromised devices known as
a) Internet
b) Botnet
c) Telnet
d) D-net View
89) Which of the following is a form of DoS attack ?
a) Vulnerability attack
b) Bandwidth flooding
c) Connection flooding
d) All of the mentioned
90) The DoS attack is which the attacker establishes a large number of half-open or fully open
TCP connections at the target host
a) Vulnerability attack
b) Bandwidth flooding
c) Connection flooding
d) All of the mentioned
91)The DoS attack is which the attacker sends deluge of packets to the targeted host
a) Vulnerability attack
b) Bandwidth flooding
c) Connection flooding
d) All of the mentioned
92) Packet sniffers involve
a) Active receiver
b) Passive receiver
c) Both of the mentioned
d) None of the mentioned
93) Sniffers can be deployed in
a) Wired environment
b) WiFi
c) Ethernet LAN
d) All of the mentioned
94) Firewalls are often configured to block
a) UDP traffic
b) TCP traffic
c) Both of the mentioned
d) None of the mentioned
95) Ping can
a) Measure round-trip time
b) Report packet loss
c) Report latency
d) All of the mentioned
96) Ping sweep is a part of
a) Traceroute
b) Nmap
c) Route
d) Ipconfig
97) ICMP is used in
a) Ping
b) Traceroute
c) Ifconfig
d) Both a and b
98) _____ command is used to manipulate TCP/IP routing table.
a) route
b) Ipconfig
c) Ifconfig
d) Traceroute
99) If you want to find the number of routers between a source and destination, the utility to be
used is. a) route
b) Ipconfig
c) Ifconfig
d) Traceroute
100) Which of the following is related to ipconfig in Microsoft Windows ?
a) Display all current TCP/IP network configuration values
b) Modify DHCP settings
c) Modify DNS settings
d) All of the mentioned
101) This allows to check if a domain is available for registration.
a) Domain Check
b) Domain Dossier
c) Domain Lookup
d) None of the mentioned