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Networking_MCQ_30

The document contains multiple choice questions and answers related to networking concepts, including definitions of network devices, types of networks, protocols, and technologies. Key topics include the functions of routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as networking standards like DSL, VPN, and IoT. It serves as a study guide for understanding fundamental networking principles.

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Networking Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a device called when it is connected to a network and participates in communication?


a) Node
b) Server
c) Host
d) Gateway
Answer: c) Host

2. What is the purpose of using symbols in network diagrams?


a) To confuse users
b) To represent different devices and connections
c) To slow down network communication
d) To replace network hardware
Answer: b) To represent different devices and connections

3. What are the two main types of network infrastructures?


a) MAN and PAN
b) LAN and WAN
c) TCP and UDP
d) Internet and Intranet
Answer: b) LAN and WAN

4. Which type of network covers a small geographical area, such as a home or office?
a) WAN
b) LAN
c) MAN
d) VPN
Answer: b) LAN

5. Which type of network spans a large geographical area, such as a country or the world?
a) LAN
b) WLAN
c) WAN
d) MAN
Answer: c) WAN

6. Which of the following is NOT a type of SOHO internet connection?


a) Cable
b) DSL
c) Metro Ethernet
d) Cellular
Answer: c) Metro Ethernet

7. Which of the following is a business internet connection?


a) Dial-up
b) Business DSL
c) Home Wi-Fi
d) Mobile Hotspot
Answer: b) Business DSL

8. What does DSL stand for?


a) Digital Subscriber Line
b) Data Service Link
c) Direct System Line
d) Digital Signal Link
Answer: a) Digital Subscriber Line

9. What is the main function of a router in a network?


a) Connect devices in a local network
b) Forward data between different networks
c) Store files for users
d) Block unauthorized users
Answer: b) Forward data between different networks

10. What device forwards data based on MAC addresses?


a) Router
b) Switch
c) Hub
d) Modem
Answer: b) Switch

11. Which device connects multiple devices in a network and broadcasts data to all of them?
a) Switch
b) Hub
c) Router
d) Firewall
Answer: b) Hub
12. Which device is used to filter and block unwanted network traffic?
a) Router
b) Switch
c) Firewall
d) Modem
Answer: c) Firewall

13. What protocol is used to assign IP addresses dynamically?


a) DNS
b) DHCP
c) FTP
d) HTTP
Answer: b) DHCP

14. Which network topology has a central device connecting all other devices?
a) Bus
b) Star
c) Ring
d) Mesh
Answer: b) Star

15. What does DNS stand for?


a) Digital Network System
b) Domain Name System
c) Data Network Security
d) Dynamic Naming Service
Answer: b) Domain Name System

16. Which protocol is used for secure web browsing?


a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) HTTPS
d) DNS
Answer: c) HTTPS

17. Which protocol is used for sending emails?


a) SMTP
b) POP3
c) IMAP
d) FTP
Answer: a) SMTP

18. Which protocol is used to transfer files over the internet?


a) FTP
b) SMTP
c) HTTP
d) DNS
Answer: a) FTP

19. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption?
a) Physical
b) Network
c) Presentation
d) Transport
Answer: c) Presentation

20. Which layer of the OSI model ensures reliable delivery of data?
a) Transport
b) Data Link
c) Application
d) Physical
Answer: a) Transport

21. What is the purpose of NAT in networking?


a) Encrypt data transmission
b) Translate private IP addresses to public ones
c) Filter incoming emails
d) Block unwanted websites
Answer: b) Translate private IP addresses to public ones

22. Which of the following is an IPv6 address format?


a) 192.168.1.1
b) 10.0.0.1
c) fe80::1
d) 255.255.255.0
Answer: c) fe80::1

23. What is the function of a proxy server?


a) Acts as an intermediary between users and the internet
b) Directs network traffic between different networks
c) Stores user files
d) Blocks all internet traffic
Answer: a) Acts as an intermediary between users and the internet

24. What does VPN stand for?


a) Virtual Private Network
b) Visual Protocol Node
c) Verified Packet Network
d) Variable Path Network
Answer: a) Virtual Private Network

25. Which of the following is NOT a function of a router?


a) Assign IP addresses
b) Direct network traffic
c) Encrypt internet connections
d) Connect different networks
Answer: c) Encrypt internet connections

26. Which networking technology allows multiple devices to share an internet connection wirelessly?
a) Ethernet
b) Wi-Fi
c) DSL
d) Fiber Optic
Answer: b) Wi-Fi

27. What does IoT stand for in networking?


a) Internet of Things
b) Information over Technology
c) Internal Operating Task
d) Interconnected Online Tools
Answer: a) Internet of Things

28. Which technology is used to increase internet speed and reduce latency in mobile networks?
a) 4G
b) 5G
c) DSL
d) Wi-Fi 5
Answer: b) 5G

29. Which device is commonly used in fiber-optic networks?


a) Switch
b) Router
c) Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
d) Hub
Answer: c) Optical Network Terminal (ONT)

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