Computer Networking Quiz

What is LAN?

• A network of computers within the same building.

• A network of computers located in different geographical locations.

• A network that creates a safe and secure connection over a less secure network.

• A collection of devices used solely by one person.

Complete this sentence: Internet is an example of ______________.

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

• PAN

Complete this sentence: A Bluetooth connection within devices in a car is an example of ______________.

• PAN
• WPAN

• MAN

• SAN

Complete this sentence: A network that creates a safe and secure connection for an organisation over the Internet is __________?

• WPAN

• VPN

• SAN

What are fibre-optic cables made of?

• Copper

• Glass

• Aluminium

• Iron

Complete the sentence: Fibre-optic cables transmit signals in the form of ______________ signals.

• Light

• Electrical

• Radio

Complete the sentence: In wireless connections, data is transmitted in the form of ______________ signals.

• Light

• Electrical

• Radio

Which of the following is an advantage of wireless networks when compared to wired networks?

• Security

• Higher quality

• Connection of multiple devices without any additional hardware

• None of the above

Complete the sentence: A MAC address consists of ............ bits.

• 8

• 16

• 24

• 48

Which of the following is TRUE about a MAC address?

• A user cannot change the MAC address.

• A MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer.

• A MAC address uniquely identifies a computer

• All of the above