Networking and Data Communication Exam

1. What is a computer network?

A) A single computer used for data processing
B) A collection of interconnected computers for communication and resource sharing ✅
C) A high-speed standalone computer
D) A system for single-user applications
2. What is the primary function of transmission media in networking?
A) To store data for later use
B) To link computers for communication ✅
C) To generate network addresses
D) To enhance data encryption
3. What does data communication refer to?
A) Storage of large amounts of data
B) Processing data within a single computer
C) Transmission of data from one point to another ✅
D) Encrypting sensitive information
4. Which of the following is NOT an example of shared network resources?
A) Printers
B) Storage devices
C) Operating systems ✅
D) Communication links
5. What is a data signal in networking?
A) A software that enhances security
B) A set of instructions for data processing
C) A voltage level representing data flow ✅
D) A hardware device for signal boosting
6. What is the main function of a modem?
A) Converts analog signals to digital and vice versa ✅
B) Stores data permanently
C) Encrypts data for security
D) Increases data transmission speed
7. What is the process of converting digital signals into analog called?
A) Modulation ✅
B) Demodulation
C) Multiplexing
D) Encoding
8. Which of the following best describes multiplexing?
A) Dividing a large network into sub-networks
B) Sending multiple data signals over the same medium ✅
C) Converting analog data to digital
D) Encoding messages for secure transmission
9. What is the function of demultiplexing?
A) Separates multiplexed signals at the receiving end ✅
B) Merges multiple signals into one
C) Enhances data transmission speed
D) Converts data into an encrypted format
10. What does bandwidth measure?
A) The physical length of a transmission cable
B) The number of users on a network
C) The maximum amount of data a medium can carry at a time ✅
D) The security level of a network
11. What is a characteristic of baseband signals?
A) They require modulation before transmission
B) They allow multiple signals at once
C) They use the full capacity of the transmission medium ✅
D) They travel at variable speeds
12. What is attenuation in data communication?
A) The increase in signal strength over long distances
B) The decrease in signal strength as it moves along a transmission medium ✅
C) The process of securing data from hackers
D) The process of converting data signals
13. Which transmission mode allows data to flow in only one direction?
A) Half-duplex
B) Full-duplex
C) Simplex ✅
D) Synchronous
14. What is an example of half-duplex communication?
A) A telephone conversation
B) A walkie-talkie ✅
C) A television broadcast
D) Sending emails
15. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer network?
A) LAN
B) WAN
C) MAN
D) PAN ✅
16. What does LAN stand for?
A) Local Access Node
B) Local Area Network ✅
C) Limited Access Network
D) Large Application Network
17. Which type of network is used to connect computers within a city?
A) LAN
B) MAN ✅
C) WAN
D) VPN
18. What is the primary purpose of networking?
A) Increasing individual computing power
B) Enhancing data security
C) Enabling resource sharing and communication ✅
D) Reducing computer processing speeds
19. Which of the following is NOT a limitation of networking?
A) High initial cost
B) Security threats
C) Unlimited data storage ✅
D) Over-reliance on networks
20. How does encryption enhance network security?
A) It prevents users from accessing data
B) It converts data into an unreadable format for unauthorized users ✅
C) It compresses data for faster transmission
D) It restricts access to certain websites
21. Which network component acts as a pathway for data transmission?
A) Router
B) Transmission medium ✅
C) Firewall
D) Operating system
22. What is a repeater used for in networking?
A) To encrypt network data
B) To store frequently accessed files
C) To amplify and retransmit weak signals ✅
D) To route data between different networks
23. What is the purpose of a hub in networking?
A) To connect multiple devices and broadcast data to all connected devices ✅
B) To encrypt data for secure transmission
C) To store and retrieve network data
D) To control network access
24. What is the main function of a router?
A) To amplify weak signals
B) To connect different networks and forward data packets ✅
C) To prevent network intrusions
D) To store large amounts of data
25. Which device forwards data directly to the intended recipient instead of broadcasting?
A) Hub
B) Repeater
C) Switch ✅
D) Modem
26. Which network topology connects all devices to a central hub?
A) Bus
B) Star ✅
C) Ring
D) Mesh
27. What is a disadvantage of bus topology?
A) It is difficult to set up
B) It requires a large number of cables
C) A cable failure can bring down the entire network ✅
D) It is the most expensive topology
28. What is a major advantage of fiber optic cables over copper cables?
A) They are more expensive
B) They have lower bandwidth
C) They are immune to electromagnetic interference ✅
D) They are heavier
29. Which network topology is most fault-tolerant?
A) Star
B) Ring
C) Mesh ✅
D) Bus
30. Which of the following best describes wireless communication?
A) Data is transmitted without physical connections ✅
B) Data is transmitted through physical cables
C) Wireless networks cannot be hacked
D) Wireless communication does not require security measures