This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Computer Science > Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 8 Introduction To Networking Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In a warehouse with roaming handheld scanners, which connection trait is most valuable? A) Higher initial cost for routers. B) High mobility for moving users. C) Lowest interference for copper. D) Lower latency for fiber links. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) High mobility for moving users. 2. This characteristic of a reliable network limits the impact of a failure by limiting the number of affected devices. A) Scalability. B) Fault Tolerance. C) Quality of Service (QoS). D) Security. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fault Tolerance. 3. A network which has 50 computers, 2 routers and 2 switches in a 2 storeys building can be categorized as: A) WAN. B) MAN. C) WLAN. D) LAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) LAN. 4. What is the purpose of twisting the wires in a twisted-pair cable? A) To reduce electromagnetic interference. B) To reduce the cost of the cable. C) To make the cable more flexible. D) To increase the transmission speed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To reduce electromagnetic interference. 5. You are tasked with connecting two buildings on a large campus to enable high-speed communication between their existing LANs. Which network type is most appropriate? A) WAN across multiple countries. B) MAN connecting campus buildings. C) VPN as a local replacement. D) PAN for individual users. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) MAN connecting campus buildings. 6. Fill in the blank:Diversifying income streams by forming strategic connections and learning from experienced ..... A) Children. B) Amateurs. C) Professionals. D) Students. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Professionals. 7. Which address type uniquely identifies each device on a network by designating both the network and thenode? A) Physical address. B) IP address. C) NIC address. D) MAC address. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) IP address. 8. A packet is a unit of data at which layer of the OSI model? A) Layer 2. B) Layer 4. C) Layer 1. D) Layer 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Layer 3. 9. A school wants fast, secure file transfers between teachers and students. Which networking advantage fits this goal? A) Data sharing enabling quick and secure collaboration. B) Internet access for offline textbook reading. C) Cost efficiency from buying fewer whiteboards. D) Scalability for adding more classroom chairs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Data sharing enabling quick and secure collaboration. 10. In a tree topology, which device placement minimizes impact of a single failure? A) Connect every edge directly in a line. B) Remove intermediate aggregation switches. C) Place all users on one lower branch. D) Deploy redundant roots at the top layer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Deploy redundant roots at the top layer. 11. Is a single, one-way transmission of Data. A) Full duplex. B) Half duplex. C) Latency. D) Simplex. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Simplex. 12. In computer network nodes are A) The computer that originates the data. B) The computer that routes the data. C) The computer that terminates the data. D) All of the mentioned. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the mentioned. 13. This network trend is a global trend that allows us to store personal files or backup our data on servers over the Internet A) Data internet. B) Cloud computing. C) Cloud internet. D) Data computing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cloud computing. 14. What is the OSI model? A) The OSI model is a seven-layer framework for network communication. B) A five-layer model for data storage. C) A framework for software development. D) A protocol for internet security. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The OSI model is a seven-layer framework for network communication. 15. Which network classifi cation describes a large number of networks and PCs connected with private and publiccommunication lines throughout many geographic areas? A) WAN. B) LAN. C) PAN. D) MAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) WAN. 16. Which phrase describes a physical topology? A) Observed pattern of traffic under load. B) Rules for addressing and routing decisions. C) Security model for user authentication. D) Actual layout and cabling of connections. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Actual layout and cabling of connections. 17. Firewall function A) Preventing unauthorized access to a network. B) Enhancing network speed and performance. C) Monitoring network traffic for anomalies. D) Providing a backup for data storage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Preventing unauthorized access to a network. 18. What is the maximum speed of Giga-Ethernet? A) 100 mbits/seconds. B) 10000 mbits/seconds. C) 1000 mbits/seconds. D) 10 mbits/seconds. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1000 mbits/seconds. 19. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the largest international professional group. What are the standards developed by this organization? A) Computing, communication, electrical engineering and electronics. B) Communication, electrical engineering and electronics. C) Electrical engineering and electronics. D) Electrical engineering and computing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Communication, electrical engineering and electronics. 20. Th ere are two types of network addresses: ..... addresses and ..... addresses. A) MAC, IP. B) NIC, media. C) Logical, residential. D) IP, TCP. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) MAC, IP. 21. Fill in the blank.The MAC address of a PC does not change when the PC is moved to a different network because the MAC address is embedded in the ..... of the PC. A) NCU. B) NIC. C) ITT. D) PIC. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NIC. 22. What is the main advantage of using IPv6 over IPv4? A) IPv6 has smaller address space. B) IPv6 is faster than IPv4. C) IPv6 is easier to configure. D) IPv6 allows for more devices to be connected. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) IPv6 allows for more devices to be connected. 23. Which of the following is not the characteristic of a peer to peer network? A) It has centralized security and administration. B) A computer can be both a client or server. C) A limited number of computers are involved. D) It does not require a central server. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It has centralized security and administration. 24. What is Network Address Translation (NAT) used for? A) To assign static IP addresses to devices. B) To manage the routing of packets across the Internet. C) To allow multiple devices on a local network to share a single public IP address. D) To encrypt data packets for secure transmission. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To allow multiple devices on a local network to share a single public IP address. 25. Used by web browsers to access websites and communicate with web servers A) HTTP. B) TCP/IP. C) SMTP. D) FTP. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) HTTP. 26. Access to funding opportunities, grants, and sponsorships through industry relationships is a financial benefit of what activity? A) Advertising. B) Product development. C) Networking. D) Market research. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Networking. 27. A binary signal or wave that has only two values:high and low. The binary signal is represented by a square waveform and encodes the data being transmitted over a network by using some form of representation. A) Analog. B) Powerful. C) Digital. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Digital. 28. Which option describes scalability in networking? A) Keeping the device count fixed to avoid complexity. B) Using only wired links to control future expansion. C) Adding new devices with minimal changes as needs grow. D) Replacing the entire network to increase performance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adding new devices with minimal changes as needs grow. 29. Objective 1.2/Day 1-You have been asked to install a network that will give the network users the greatest amount of fault tolerance. Which of the following network topologies would you choose? A) Star/Hub-and-Spoke. B) Ring. C) Mesh. D) Bus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mesh. 30. What are the main types of networks? A) Bluetooth, Ethernet, Fiber, Coaxial. B) LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN. C) Internet, Intranet, Extranet, Cloud. D) VPN, VLAN, WLAN, SAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN. 31. Are computers that send requests to the servers to retrieve information A) Server. B) End devices. C) Host. D) Client. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Client. 32. Diversifying income streams by forming strategic connections and learning from experienced professionals is an example of leveraging networking for what? A) Financial security. B) Technical expertise. C) Time management. D) Physical fitness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Financial security. 33. A company centralizes data and services. Which benefit is most likely? A) Higher latency due to extra routing hops. B) Improved efficiency from streamlined workflows. C) Increased downtime from single points only. D) Reduced collaboration between remote teams. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Improved efficiency from streamlined workflows. 34. Select the statement that is TRUE regarding Media Access Control (MAC) address A) MAC addresses and private IP addresses are globally unique while public IP addresses are not. B) MAC addresses and IP addresses are assigned by the manufacturer of a device and cannot be changed. C) MAC addresses are 48-bit values while IP addresses are 32-bit values. D) The first half of a MAC address is the network identifier and the second half is the device identifier. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) MAC addresses are 48-bit values while IP addresses are 32-bit values. 35. Network forensics A) Analyzing network traffic for evidence of attacks. B) Monitoring social media for security breaches. C) Conducting physical security audits. D) Implementing firewalls to block unauthorized access. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Analyzing network traffic for evidence of attacks. 36. Main difference:LAN vs WAN A) LAN is local (metres), WAN is wide (miles). B) LAN is faster than WAN. C) WAN is used for local connections. D) LAN covers larger geographical areas than WAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) LAN is local (metres), WAN is wide (miles). 37. A MAC address is used to identify a network on the internet. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 38. Which of the following should be considered by a network administrator when choosing a network media?I. The distance the media can carry the weightII. The environment in which the media takes a photoIII. The bandwidth requirements for usersIV. The cost of installationV. The cost of connectors and compatible equipment A) I, II, and III. B) III, IV, and V. C) II, III, and IV. D) I, III, and IV. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) III, IV, and V. 39. Devices which are connected directly to each other without any additional controlling devices between them. Each device has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities. A) WAN. B) Client/server networks. C) MAN. D) Peer-to-peer networks. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Peer-to-peer networks. 40. Which statement best defines a metropolitan area network (MAN)? A) A network spanning multiple continents worldwide. B) A network smaller than WAN yet larger than LAN. C) A network confined to a single small room. D) A network that links only two personal devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A network smaller than WAN yet larger than LAN. 41. ..... provides part of the network infrastructure in a virtualized manner. A) Software as a Service. B) Platform as a Service. C) Infrastructure as a Service. D) Network as a Service. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Infrastructure as a Service. 42. A ..... is any device on a network that has an IP address and makes server requests. A) Client. B) Ethernet. C) PC. D) Switch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Client. 43. Use electromagnetic waves to carry signals over the network. A) Wireless network. B) LAN. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wireless network. 44. Fill in the blank:Sharing strategies for success, avoiding common pitfalls, and staying ahead is referred to as ..... A) Group work. B) Best practices. C) Case studies. D) Team meetings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Best practices. 45. A unique address of a web page or website A) Web portal. B) Uniform Resource locator (URL). C) IP address. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Uniform Resource locator (URL). 46. Which of the following is an example of formal networking? A) Industry conferences. B) Casual conversations. C) Social media. D) Local meetups. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Industry conferences. 47. Fill in the blank:A strong professional network builds ..... A) Distance. B) Credibility. C) Confusion. D) Conflict. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Credibility. 48. IP (Internet Protocol) is responsible for packet switching A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 49. A university connects multiple campuses located across the same city. Which is the most suitable classification? A) Personal Area Network. B) Metropolitan Area Network. C) Local Area Network. D) Wide Area Network. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Metropolitan Area Network. 50. What type of message is sent to a specific group of hosts? A) Dynamic. B) Broadcast. C) Multicast. D) Unicast. E) Static. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Multicast. 51. What is the function of a modem? A) Encryption and Decryption. B) Convert data to voice and vice-versa. C) Convert analog signals to digital and vice-versa. D) Serves as a hardware anti-virus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Convert analog signals to digital and vice-versa. 52. Fill in the blank:Networking sparks creativity and opens doors to collaborations, partnerships, or new career ..... A) Recipes. B) Seasons. C) Paths. D) Colors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Paths. 53. Which network consists of a number of interconnected LANs and MANs linked by communication facilities, like telecommunications or satellite signals. A) LAN. B) WAN. C) CAN. D) MAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) WAN. 54. This type of network geography is what small companies usually adapt in setting up a network. A) PAN. B) MAN. C) LAN. D) WAN. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) LAN. 55. Fill in the blank:Individuals can showcase their products, services, or creative content to a ..... audience as a benefit of networking. A) Limited. B) Broader. C) Private. D) Narrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Broader. 56. A device for transmitting digital data over telephone wires by modulating the data into an audio signal to send it and demodulating the audio signal into data to receive it. A) Router. B) Fiber optic. C) Ethernet. D) Modem. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Modem. 57. Match protocol to OSI layer:TCP. A) Network. B) Data Link. C) Application. D) Transport. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transport. 58. Which scenario best illustrates resource sharing in a network? A) Employees chat via internal messaging platform. B) Users print from multiple PCs to one printer. C) Teams edit one document simultaneously online. D) Staff schedule meetings using group calendars. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Users print from multiple PCs to one printer. 59. The most common media in a network is ..... A) Coaxial cable. B) OSI cable. C) Copper-core cable. D) Fiber-optic cable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Copper-core cable. 60. What is a modem used for? A) To amplify signals. B) To connect two computers. C) To connect to the internet. D) To manage network traffic. 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