This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Computer Science > Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is a leased line? A) A boundary between leased and owned telephone equipment. B) A connection between a keyboard and monitor. C) A wire that ran from one phone company office to another. D) An "always on" telephone connection. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An "always on" telephone connection. 2. Lani just started working at a Network Operations Center (NOC) and must follow certain guidelines whenever she uses tools in her job. Which government agency provides these guidelines? A) NHTSA. B) FDA. C) OSHA. D) EPA. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) OSHA. 3. What do the terms nodes and links represent in networking? A) Protocols and the services they provide. B) Devices and the connections between them. C) Packets and the headers encapsulating them. D) Servers and the applications they host. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Devices and the connections between them. 4. When using IMAP4, email is downloaded to the client computer and then usually deleted from the server. In contrast, with POP3, the client application manages the email while it remains on the server, making it ideal for accessing email from multiple devices. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Fill in the blank:Recommendations and referrals from respected industry figures can boost ..... A) Credibility. B) Confusion. C) Delay. D) Expenses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Credibility. 6. Which function is central to a VPN's privacy features? A) Data encryption and IP masking. B) Campus-only VLAN segmentation. C) Short-range NFC device pairing. D) Static cabling and patch panels. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Data encryption and IP masking. 7. What is used by default to communicate across the Internet and on local area networks? A) UDP. B) FTP. C) TCP/IP. D) NTP. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) TCP/IP. 8. Network that spans across a large campus or a city. Consisting of various buildings interconnected through wireless or fiber optic backbones. A) WLAN. B) PAN. C) MAN. D) LAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) MAN. 9. Maddox is setting up two separate networks on different floors of a building for the sales and marketing departments. Although the networks are completely separate, they need to be able to communicate with each other. Which device should be used so the networks can communicate? A) Router. B) Node. C) Switch. D) Hub. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Router. 10. In the case of computer network technology, there are several types of networks that vary fromsimple to complex level. A) Yes. B) No. C) Maybe. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 11. An IT team must cut expenses while improving accessibility. Which strategy aligns with networking benefits? A) Purchase duplicate servers for every department. B) Mandate personal printers for every workstation. C) Share hardware and software across multiple devices. D) Disable shared services to reduce network traffic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Share hardware and software across multiple devices. 12. What is internet? A) A single network. B) A collection of unrelated computers. C) A network of interconnected local area networks. D) Interconnection of wide area networks. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interconnection of wide area networks. 13. A frame is a unit of data at which layer of the OSI model? A) Layer 4. B) Layer 3. C) Layer 2. D) Layer 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Layer 2. 14. Fill in the blank:Expanding your circle opens doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and referrals. This is an example of ..... A) Increased industry contacts. B) Personal branding. C) Financial planning. D) Time management. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Increased industry contacts. 15. What does the "MAC" in MAC address stand for? A) Media Access Control. B) Machine Access Code. C) Master and Commander. D) Media and Computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Media Access Control. 16. Fill in the blank:Networking with successful professionals can provide insights into competitive pricing and ..... A) Weather forecasting. B) Botanical gardening. C) Financial negotiation. D) Culinary skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Financial negotiation. 17. Which statement best describes a key difference between fiber optic and Ethernet cables? A) Fiber uses light signals while Ethernet uses electrical signals. B) Both use light signals for short and long distances. C) Fiber uses electrical signals while Ethernet uses light signals. D) Both use electrical signals for all transmissions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiber uses light signals while Ethernet uses electrical signals. 18. To determine the IP address for a certain computer using CMD tool, you type the command: A) Ip config. B) Ipconfig. C) Ipbinary. D) Ip address. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ipconfig. 19. A ..... is a collection of related data that a computer treats and stores as a unit. Computer files come in many forms, including documents, pictures, programs, and audio or video files A) File. B) Packet. C) Network. D) Voip. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) File. 20. Logical Topology is the diagram which shows the physical location of devices. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 21. Which topology connects devices in a circular configuration? A) Mesh Topology. B) Bus Topology. C) Star Topology. D) Ring Topology. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ring Topology. 22. In a tree topology, what is the role of the root node? A) Peripheral node that forwards to neighbors. B) Topmost node that aggregates lower branches. C) Intermediary node that closes the ring. D) Backup node that mirrors all devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topmost node that aggregates lower branches. 23. A(n) ..... provides a communication system between the computers, printers, and other intelligent hardwarethat exist on the network. A) Server. B) Network operating system. C) Administrator. D) Workgroup. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Network operating system. 24. What method can be used by two computers to ensure that packets are not dropped because too much data is being sent too quickly? A) Access method. B) Response timeout. C) Encapsulation. D) Flow control. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Flow control. 25. All communication methods have three elements in common. These are: A) The message source, or sender. B) Destination, or receiver. C) A channel. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 26. Which component is the single point of failure in a star topology? A) Any end device cable. B) The destination device CPU. C) The central hub or switch. D) Each client network interface. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The central hub or switch. 27. Most commonly used topology designed specifically for the corporate world, all devices are connected to a central device called switch. The central device acts as a server and devices connected are the clients. A) STAR Topology. B) BUS Topology. C) MESH Topology. D) RING Topology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) STAR Topology. 28. Objective 1.2/Day 1-An organization requires a robust network topology that ensures high availability and fault tolerance. They want to ensure that even if one link fails, the network remains operational without interruption. Which network topology best meets these requirements? A) Bus. B) Star. C) Mesh. D) Ring. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mesh. 29. What does a firewall do in a network? A) Connects devices within a network. B) Routes traffic between networks. C) Assigns IP addresses to devices. D) Controls incoming and outgoing network traffic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Controls incoming and outgoing network traffic. 30. Digital platforms, social media, and professional events have made networking more ..... across global markets. A) Accessible. B) Complicated. C) Expensive. D) Restricted. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Accessible. 31. What are the core functions of computer networks? A) Communication, resource sharing, data transfer, collaboration. B) Only communication and data transfer. C) Resource sharing and collaboration only. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Communication, resource sharing, data transfer, collaboration. 32. Cable that resembles like a TV installation cable ..... cable is moreexpensive than twisted pair cable, but it provides the high data transmission speed. A) Twisted pair cable. B) Coaxial cable. C) Fiber optic cable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coaxial cable. 33. A technician must enable resource sharing for a small office. Which configuration choice most effectively supports that goal? A) Connect devices to one router and enable file sharing. B) Install separate routers for every single workstation. C) Disable DHCP to require only static addressing. D) Isolate each PC with no shared services. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Connect devices to one router and enable file sharing. 34. Which best distinguishes a full mesh from a partial mesh topology? A) Wireless links only versus wired-only links. B) Single central hub versus distributed spokes. C) All nodes interconnect versus only some pairs. D) Star layout overlay versus bus-like backbone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All nodes interconnect versus only some pairs. 35. Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of networking under 'Access to industry knowledge'? A) Market intelligence. B) Best practices. C) Competitor insights. D) Financial investment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Financial investment. 36. What is Wireshark? A) A network hardware device. B) A type of network cable. C) A packet analyzer. D) A network operating system. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A packet analyzer. 37. What process involves placing one PDU inside of another PDU? A) Segmentation. B) Encoding. C) Flow control. D) Encapsulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Encapsulation. 38. What type of message is sent to one host? A) Unicast. B) Multicast. C) Broadcast. D) Dynamic. E) Static. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unicast. 39. Which one of the following is a valid email address? A) Gmail.com. B) [email protected]. C) Javatpoint@books. D) [email protected]. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) [email protected]. 40. An area network that allows multiple devices to communicate across a small geographical area. A) MAN. B) WAN. C) CAN. D) LAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) MAN. 41. Which statement best defines a tree topology in networking? A) A fully meshed network with redundant links. B) A ring where each node has two neighbors. C) A hierarchy of nodes forming parent-child layers. D) A single cable with devices tapped along. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A hierarchy of nodes forming parent-child layers. 42. Which use case best matches a PAN? A) Intercontinental links for corporate sites. B) City-wide backbone for many offices. C) Personal file syncing among user devices. D) Departmental network across two floors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal file syncing among user devices. 43. A computer network is ..... A) Sharing of resources. B) Communication from one computer to another computer. C) Exchange of data and information among users via network. D) ALL. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ALL. 44. Which network type generally covers the largest geographic area? A) MAN. B) LAN. C) PAN. D) WAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) WAN. 45. Which statement correctly contrasts physical and logical topology? A) Physical shows VLANs; logical shows cabling. B) Physical shows IP routes; logical shows racks. C) Physical shows links; logical shows traffic flow. D) Physical shows subnets; logical shows devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Physical shows links; logical shows traffic flow. 46. A list of protocols used by a system, one protocol per layer, is called A) Protocol architecture. B) Protocol stack. C) Protocol suit. D) None of the mentioned. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Protocol stack. 47. What is a server? A) A device that connects two networks. B) A protocol for sending data. C) A computer that handles requests for data. D) A type of network cable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A computer that handles requests for data. 48. Two or more computers connected close together e.g. in a building or office is called? A) Virtual Network. B) LAN. C) The Internet. D) WAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) LAN. 49. Tia is using a smartwatch, a Bluetooth headset, and carrying her phone. What type of network is this an example of? A) WAN (wide area network). B) BAN (body area network). C) PAN (personal area network). D) WLAN (wireless local area network). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PAN (personal area network). 50. Which type of computer network is used for communication among devices, such as laptops, mobile smartphones, tablets, PDA's etc mainly created for individual person. A) PAN. B) MAN. C) WAN. D) LAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) PAN. 51. ..... is a core component of the network, providing a link to the resources necessary to perform any task A) Distributed system. B) Client. C) Peer to peer. D) Server. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Peer to peer. 52. There are ..... layers of the OSI model. A) 13. B) 11. C) 7. D) 9. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 7. 53. Larkyn is in the process of setting up his email account and is being prompted for his SMTP server address. What is the SMTP server address for? A) The SMTP server address decrypts email as it is received. B) The SMTP server address is used whenever Larkyn sends email. C) The SMTP server address downloads messages to Larkyn's computer. D) The SMTP server address encrypts email as it sends it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The SMTP server address is used whenever Larkyn sends email. 54. TCP / IP stands for A) Transmitted Central Protocol / Internet Protocol. B) Transmission Control Program/ Internet Program. C) Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol. D) Transfer Central Protocol / Internet Protocol. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol. 55. What type of signal is used to transmit data over fiber optic cables? A) Light signals. B) Radio waves. C) Microwaves. D) Electrical signals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Light signals. 56. An intermediary device interconnects end devices in a network A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. Which scenario best illustrates logical topology differing from physical topology? A) Mesh-wired fabric with ECMP forwarding. B) Ring-wired FDDI with ring token passing. C) Star-wired Ethernet with star switching. D) Star-wired Ethernet with token passing emulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Star-wired Ethernet with token passing emulation. 58. An example of free or low cost online storage for the users A) Dropbox. B) Google Drive. C) Microsoft OneDrive. D) All of them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of them. 59. What is meant by a data packet? A) A unit of data that travels along a network. B) The number of error found in data when it has been transmitted. C) The data a computer needs to connect to a network. D) A connection point in a network that allows data to be shared. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A unit of data that travels along a network. 60. Wireless technologies primarily use which medium to transmit data between devices? A) Acoustic waves through air and walls. B) Radio waves or other electromagnetic signals. C) Light through fiber cores and cladding. D) Electrical pulses over twisted copper pairs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Radio waves or other electromagnetic signals. Next →Related QuizzesScience QuizzesClass 11 QuizzesClass 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 2Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 3Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 4Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 5Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 6Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 7Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 8Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books