This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Computer Science > Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which statement best defines a computer network? A) Two or more devices interconnected to share data and resources. B) A single computer running multiple local applications. C) A closed system used only for offline file storage. D) A set of peripherals connected without communication needs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two or more devices interconnected to share data and resources. 2. What does the acronym RIR stand for? A) Regional Internet Registry. B) Regional Information Resource. C) Remote Internet Router. D) Reliable Internet Resource. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Regional Internet Registry. 3. This is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. A) Switch. B) Router. C) CPU. D) Modem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Router. 4. What is the primary function of the Data Link Layer? A) Logical addressing. B) Error detection and correction. C) Encryption. D) Dialogue control. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Error detection and correction. 5. What is a subnet mask? A) A subnet mask is a 32-bit number used to divide an IP address into network and host addresses. B) A subnet mask is a unique identifier assigned to each device on a network. C) A subnet mask is a hardware device used to connect multiple networks together. D) A subnet mask is used to encrypt data transmitted over a network. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A subnet mask is a 32-bit number used to divide an IP address into network and host addresses. 6. Why is networking crucial in creative industries? Success often depends on relationships and exposure. Fill in the blank:In creative industries, many opportunities, collaborations, and jobs arise from ..... rather than formal applications. A) Connections. B) Luck. C) Advertisements. D) Random chance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Connections. 7. Which layer of the OSI model describes how data between applications is synced and recovered if messages don't arrive intact at the receiving application? A) Transport (Layer 4). B) Application (Layer 7). C) Session (Layer 5). D) Presentation (Layer 6). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Session (Layer 5). 8. Convert 11111101 to decimal A) 251. B) 254. C) 255. D) 253. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 253. 9. Topology diagrams use symbols to represent devices within the network A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. In packet switching each packet will follow the same route A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 11. Protocols are rules used between networked devices for communication. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. "The world's largest computer network which connects millions of computer all over the world." This is the definition for ..... A) Internet. B) World Wide Web. C) Communication. D) Network. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Internet. 13. Which of the following is a characteristic of IPv6 addresses? A) They are longer and use hexadecimal notation. B) They consist of four numbers separated by dots. C) They are always non-routable. D) They are assigned based on the physical location of the device. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They are longer and use hexadecimal notation. 14. Hardware diagnosis and failure alert are handled by ..... A) Network management services. B) Communication services. C) Internet services. D) Access services. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Network management services. 15. An image, audio, video, graphics or text that you click to jump from one web page to another web page is called an ..... A) Hyper text. B) Link. C) Hyperlink. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hyperlink. 16. The network interface card (NIC) inside the PC generates electrical signals to represent the bits and places the bits on the medium so that they can travel to the first network device A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. The connections between computers in a network are made using A) Physical wires or cables. B) Serum software. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Physical wires or cables. 18. A ..... is a group of computers connected within a small geographic area like a building. A) PAN. B) MAN. C) WAN. D) LAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) LAN. 19. Hennessy is studying for the Network+ certification exam. The question asked is, "What is the definition of a network?" How does Hennessy answer? A) A network is a group of devices. B) A network is a group of computers and other devices (such as printers) that are connected by some type of transmission media. C) A network is comprised of the wiring that flows throughout an office space or building. D) A network is computer hardware working together. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A network is a group of computers and other devices (such as printers) that are connected by some type of transmission media. 20. Which statement describes a cost-related drawback of networks? A) Centralized backups streamline routine workflows. B) Video conferencing enables remote collaboration. C) Initial setup requires skilled personnel investment. D) Shared storage reduces individual device spending. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Initial setup requires skilled personnel investment. 21. What type of network covers a larger geographical area? A) Virtual Private Network (VPN). B) Wireless Network (WLAN). C) Wide Area Network (WAN). D) Local Area Network (LAN). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wide Area Network (WAN). 22. What is an Access Method? A) The process of converting information into another acceptable form, for transmission. B) Determines when someone is able to send a message. C) The message source, or sender. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Determines when someone is able to send a message. 23. In a client/server model, the client requests information or services from the server. The server provides the requested information or service to the client. A) Client/server networks. B) Peer-to-peer networks. C) MAN. D) WAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Client/server networks. 24. Which type of service supports e-mail? A) Communications. B) Management. C) Access. D) File. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Communications. 25. What is bandwidth? A) The physical distance between network devices. B) The type of cables used in a network connection. C) The maximum rate of data transfer in a network. D) The amount of data stored in a device. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The maximum rate of data transfer in a network. 26. What did early telephone operators do? A) Maintained cell phone towers. B) Connected pairs of wires to allow people to talk. C) Installed copper wire between cities. D) Sorted packets as they went to the correct destination. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connected pairs of wires to allow people to talk. 27. What is the role of a firewall in networking? A) To manage user permissions for accessing files. B) To store data securely within the network. C) The role of a firewall in networking is to protect networks by filtering traffic and preventing unauthorized access. D) To enhance network speed by increasing bandwidth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The role of a firewall in networking is to protect networks by filtering traffic and preventing unauthorized access. 28. What does QoS stand for? A) Quality of Security. B) Quantity of Service. C) Quantity of Security. D) Quality of Service. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quality of Service. 29. What is a Personal Area Network (PAN)? A) A type of wireless communication. B) A network for personal devices within 10 meters. C) A network connecting multiple buildings. D) A global network of networks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A network for personal devices within 10 meters. 30. Which benefit is most associated with a LAN compared to a WAN? A) Dynamic cross-continent routing. B) Higher speed and local performance. C) Encryption over public internet. D) Broader international connectivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Higher speed and local performance. 31. Which configuration is a typical physical layout for enterprise networks using tree principles? A) Core, distribution, access layers in tiers. B) Flat single shared coaxial segment. C) Dual rings interconnecting all hosts. D) Point-to-point full mesh of all switches. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Core, distribution, access layers in tiers. 32. A ..... is a designated computer in a network that is used to provide services to other computers in the network. It might provide access to files or shared peripherals, for instance, or route email to the correct recipient. A) Server. B) Router. C) Modem. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Server. 33. Benefits from networking include: A) *Decreased communication capabilities. B) *Higher cost licensing. C) *Centralized administration. D) *Assuing file duplication and corruption. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) *Centralized administration. 34. Diagram label:Star topology-central device A) Bridge. B) Hub. C) Switch. D) Router. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Switch. 35. What is the primary purpose of the Transport layer? A) To manage packet loss and retransmission. B) To route packets across multiple hops. C) To encrypt data for secure transmission. D) To establish physical connections. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To manage packet loss and retransmission. 36. Penetration testing A) A strategy for network marketing. B) A technique for data encryption. C) A network for vulnerabilities. D) A method to enhance user experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A network for vulnerabilities. 37. Both the T-568A and the T-568B standard Straight-Through cables are used most often as patch cords for your Ethernet connections. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 38. Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth? A) Coaxial. B) Plastic. C) Twisted pair cable. D) Fibre optic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fibre optic. 39. This cable is a type of twisted pair copper wire cable for local area network use for which the RJ-45 connectors at each end have the same pinout. A) Word. B) Straight-trough. C) Crossover. D) Publisher. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Straight-trough. 40. Which statement best defines a network topology in IT? A) The physical size of a local area network campus. B) The protocol that encrypts traffic on the internet. C) The software used to configure routers and switches. D) The arrangement of nodes and links in a network. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The arrangement of nodes and links in a network. 41. ..... services allow remote users to connect to the network. A) Connection. B) Remote. C) Access. D) Management. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Access. 42. Why do we network computers together? A) So they can share files and resources. B) To have sole use of a machine and avoid bandwidth limitations. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So they can share files and resources. 43. Is the amount of time it takes data to travel from source to destination. A) Bandwidth. B) Latency. C) Full duplex. D) Half duplex. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Latency. 44. What is a primary security risk introduced by networking? A) Printer toner running out more often. B) Hacking and unauthorized system access. C) Longer times to send local emails. D) Unreliable power to devices on desks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hacking and unauthorized system access. 45. A computer that is not connected to a network is called a ..... computer. All data is store on its hard disk locally. A) Standalone. B) Workstation. C) Network Node. D) LAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Standalone. 46. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing and logical addressing? A) Transport Layer. B) Data Link Layer. C) Physical Layer. D) Network Layer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Network Layer. 47. It is designed to allow communications between millions of connected computers and devices worldwide. A) Internet. B) Tele Communications. C) World Wide Web. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Internet. 48. A distributed database that links computer names and their IP addresses A) MAC address. B) ISP (Internet Service Provider). C) DNS (Domain Name Service). D) Modem numbers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) DNS (Domain Name Service). 49. What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? A) A method for data transfer. B) A network for personal devices. C) A secure connection over public networks. D) A type of local network. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A secure connection over public networks. 50. Which type of network covers an area of a few hundred kilometers in a city? A) MAN. B) CAN. C) LAN. D) WAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) MAN. 51. Which of the following is not an advantage of a computer network? A) Delivery of files to those with access. B) Fewer personnel needed. C) Can save money by sharing resources. D) Security. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fewer personnel needed. 52. The best topology is A) Bus. B) Star. C) Ring. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Star. 53. Which network topology is the most common? A) Star. B) Ring. C) Hybrid. D) Ethernet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Star. 54. Fill in the blank:Word-of-mouth referrals from trusted connections often lead to ..... A) Paid work. B) Missed opportunities. C) Unwanted spam. D) Random surveys. E) Lost emails. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paid work. 55. Which protocol is used for web communication? A) DNS. B) FTP. C) HTTP. D) TCP. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) HTTP. 56. Why is it virtually free to send messages around the world using the Internet? A) Because governments pay for all the connections. B) Because advertising pays for all the connections. C) Because so many people share all the resources. D) Because it is illegal to charge for long-distance connections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because so many people share all the resources. 57. It is a high-speed cable that transmits the data over 1Gbps or more. A) Twisted Pair Cable. B) Coaxial Cable. C) Fiber optic cable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Twisted Pair Cable. 58. Which attribute is most typical of a PAN's setup compared to other networks? A) Corporate backbone over continents. B) Simple configuration in close proximity. C) Complex routing over vast distances. D) City-scale aggregation with fiber. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simple configuration in close proximity. 59. Which network category most commonly relies on dynamic routing and traffic management protocols for long-distance connectivity? A) PAN for wearable device pairing. B) LAN for a single small office. C) WAN across geographically dispersed sites. D) MAN for a single campus block. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) WAN across geographically dispersed sites. 60. ..... is a continuous signal or wave that varies by frequency (length of a wave), amplitude (height of a wave), or phase (a combination of frequency and amplitude). The amplitude of an ..... signal sent over a network should not vary, but the frequency will change to encode the data being transmitted. (same answer for the to slots) A) Digital. B) Analog. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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