Computer Networks Part 1

Multiple Select

What are the primary purposes of a computer network?

• To control all connected devices remotely.

• To facilitate information exchange.

• To enable resource-sharing among multiple devices.

• To restrict communication to computers only.

Poll

In a computer network, what is a "node"?

• A device only used for wireless connections like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

• A device solely responsible for managing network security.

• An element exclusively used to store data for the network.

• Any element within a network capable of sending, receiving, or transmitting information.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following devices is classified as Data Communication Equipment (DCE) in a computer network?

• Computer

• Printer

• Router

• Smartphone

Multiple Select

Which of the following are essential characteristics for a properly functioning network?

• High performance for efficient data exchange

• MInimal hardware requirements

• Reliability to maintain continuous communication

• Strong security to protect data from unauthorized access

Multiple Choice

What is the primary characteristic of an intranet network?

• It enables secure resource sharing exclusively for internal users.

• It allows access to anyone with internet access.

• It provides partial access to external users.

• It is accessible only through wireless devices.

Multiple Select

In a company’s intranet, which of the following resources can employees typically share securely within the network?

• Files and data

• Company printers

• External public databases

• Internal communication tools

Poll

How does an extranet differ from an intranet in terms of network access?

• An extranet allows access to all users on the internet.

• An extranet restricts access solely to internal users within the organization.

• An extranet is entirely open and does not require login credentials.

• An extranet provides controlled access to select external users, such as customers or partners.

Poll

Which type of network provides the highest level of privacy by limiting access to only members within an organization?

• Internet

• Extranet

• Intranet

Multiple Choice

Which type of network includes wearable devices for monitoring vital signs and similar health metrics?

• PAN (Personal Area Network)

• LAN (Local Area Network)

• BAN (Body Area Network)

• MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following networks is designed to connect personal devices within a few meters around a user’s immediate workspace?

• MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

• PAN (Personal Area Network)

• LAN (Local Area Network)

• WAN (Wide Area Network)

Poll

What technology is commonly used for wireless MANs (WMANs) to enable long-distance data transfer across cities?

• Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth

• Ethernet

• WiMAX