Chapter 5: Networking Technology (28 marks)

MCQ - 1 MARK
Q. Question Marking
No. scheme
1 In Topology all devices are connected to a central hub. Correct answer
i) Ring 1 mark
ii) Star
iii) Bus
iv) None of the above

2 The mobile phone uses _ transmission technology. Correct answer

i) Radio 1 mark
ii) Microwave
iii) Infrared
iv) Satellite

3 cable uses light signals to transmit data. Correct answer

i) Fiber optic 1 mark
ii) Coaxial
iii) UTP
iv) STP

4 If length of the cable is very long then is used in between to bring Correct answer
the weak signal to its original level. 1 mark
i) MODEM
ii) HUB
iii) REPEATER
iv) ROUTER

5 is an example of wireless media. correct answer

i) Optic fiber 1 mark
ii) Microwave
iii) UTP i
iv) STP

6 The installation cost of cable is maximum. Correct answer

i) STP 1 mark
ii) UTP
iii) Fiber optic
iv) Co-axial

7 cable type is ideal for connecting between two buildings. Correct answer
i) UTP 1 mark
ii) STP
 iii) Co axial
iv) Flat

8 If the network is to be executed beyond predefined cable limit is Correct answer

used. 1 mark
i) Modem
ii) Repeater
iii) Hub
iv) router
9 The process of modulation and demodulation is done by a device namely Correct answer
. 1 mark
i) Hub
ii) Repeater
iii) Router
iv) Modem
10 All the systems on a network must follow a set of common rules called as Correct answer
. 1 mark
i) Interface
ii) Protocol
iii) Conventions
iv) None of the above
11 cable has highest sensitivity to EMI. Correct answer
i) STP 1 mark
ii) Fiber optic
iii) UTP
iv) Co axial
12 BUS topologies are suitable for networks that uses access methods. Correct answer
i) Contention based 1 mark
ii) token passing
iii) polling
iv) None of these

13 does not regenerate the computer signal in networks. Correct answer

i) Passive hub 1 mark
ii) Active hub
iii) Repeater
iv) All the three

14 cable type supports the greatest cable length for computer Correct answer
networking. 1 mark
i) UTP
ii) STP
iii) Thick net co axial
iv) Thin net co axial
15 cable has highest bandwidth. Correct answer
i) Fiber Optic 1 mark
ii) UTP
iii) STP i
iv) co axial
16. The device is used to extent cable length of a network is…………. Correct answer
a)Modem b) Repeater c) Implicit d) Register 1 mark
16 EMI is minimum in case of cable. Correct answer
i) Fiber Optic 1 mark
ii) UTP
iii) STP
iv) co axial

3 Mark questions
1 Explain HUB and Repeater in detail. 1 ½ mark each

2 Explain Fiber optic cable with a suitable diagram. Diagram 1 Mark

Explanation 2 Mark
3 Explain the following attributes of transmission medium : 1 Mark x 3
i) Bandwidth ii) Band usage iii) Attenuation.

4 Define Bus, Ring, Star topologies. Draw simple diagrams for each. 1 Mark each :
Def. ½ Mark
Diagram ½ Mark
5 Explain Ring topology with diagram. State its two advantages. Explanation 1 & ½
Diagram ½ Mark
Advantages ½ x
2Mark
6 Write a short note on STP cable with suitable diagram and give its any Diagram 1Mark
two characteristics. Explanation 1 Mark
Charac. ½ x 2 Mark
7 What is modem? 1 Mark
Explain working of MODEM and specify types of MODEMS. 2 Mark

8 Explain UTP cable with its any four characteristics. UTP cable 1Mark
Charac. ½ x 4 Mark
9 Explain co axial cable with suitable diagram and give its any two Diagram 1Mark
advantages. Explanation 1 Mark
Advant. ½ x 2 Mark
10 Give at least two advantages and one disadvantage of wireless media over Advantages 2 Mark
cable media. Disadv. 1Mark

11 List various network access methods and explain any one of them. Methods ½ x 3
Explanation 1 1/2
12 Explain the following attributes of transmission medium : 1 Marks each
i) Installation requirement ii) EMI iii) Attenuation.

13 Enlist three types of hubs. ½ mark each

Write its functions in one sentence. ½ marks each

14 Explain function of Router in the network. 2 marks

List different types of routers. 1 marks

15 What is meant by protocol? 1 mark

Explain concept of TCP /IP protocol. 2 marks

16 Distinguish between STP and UTP cables. ( Any three points ) 1 mark x 3
17 Differentiate between LAN and WAN. ( Any three points )
1 mark x3
18 Enlist six characteristics of transmission media. ½ x 6 = 3 mark

19 Explain STAR topology with diagram. Also give two advantages and Diagram 1 mark
disadvantages. Advantages ½ x 2
Mark
Disadvantages ½ x 2
Mark
20 Compare any three characteristics of Twisted pair cable with coaxial 1Mark x 3
cable.

21 What is wireless media? 1Mark

Write any two advantages of wireless media. 2 Mark

22 Write a short note on Modem. 3 Mark

23 Explain BUS and RING Topologies 3 Mark

4 Marks question
1 Explain any four characteristics of transmission media. 1Mark x 4

2 Explain STAR and RING Topologies with suitable diagram. For each topology: 2
Mark
Diagram 1 Mark
Explanation 1 Mark
3 Explain following network devices with diagram For each device
i) Router ii) Repeater ii)HUB 2Mark
Diagram 1 Mark
Explanation 1 Mark
4 Explain in brief the following access method:
i) Contention 2 Mark
ii) Token passing 2 Mark

5 Explain Token passing and Polling access method. 2 Mark for each
method
6 Differentiate between co-axial cable and fiber optic cable. 1Mark x 4

7 What is transmission media? 1 Mark

Give six characteristics of transmission media. ½ Mark x 6

8 What is Ethernet? Write a short note on Ethernet. 1 Mark

3 Mark
9 Compare any four attributes of Coaxial cable with UTP cable. 1 Mark x 4

10 Explain the following attributes of transmission medium : 1 Mark x 4

i) Bandwidth ii) EMI iii) Band usage iv) Attenuation.

11 Compare any four attributes of UTP and optical fiber cable. 1 Mark x 4

12 Write any two advantages and two disadvantages of optical fiber cable. Advantages 2 Mark
Disadvantages 2
 Mark
13 What is network topology? 1 Mark
Explain in brief two basic categories of topology. 1 ½ Mark each