Computer Networks Quiz

Why is the Internet considered fault-tolerant?

• Because it uses a single pathway for data transmission

• Because it cannot operate if some of the network breaks down

• Because it is a redundant network with multiple pathways

• Because it uses closed protocols

What is the role of protocols in the Internet?

• They prevent anyone from building systems that connect to the Internet

• They are used to reroute data if a connection fails

• They standardize communication and are open for anyone to use

• They are proprietary rules for sending and receiving data

What is a computer network?

• A single computer that processes all data

• A physical object that can run a program

• A group of computing devices and programs working separately

• An interconnected computing system that is capable of sending or receiving data

What is a computing system?

• A network of networks like the Internet

• A physical object that can run a program

• An interconnected computing system that sends data

• A group of computing devices and programs working together for a common purpose

What is a computing device?

• A program that runs on the Internet

• A group of devices working for a common purpose

• A physical object that can run a program, such as computers, tablets, cell phones, and smart sensors

• A set of protocols for sending and receiving data

What is the World Wide Web?

• A) A single page on the Internet

• B) A private network within a company

• C) A system of linked pages, programs, and files that uses the Internet

• D) A type of cloud service

Why did computer centers become less important over time?

• A) Computers were too expensive to maintain

• B) People stopped doing computations

• C) Personal computing devices became more efficient

• D) The Internet was shut down

What does the term "bandwidth" refer to?

• A) The physical width of a data cable

• B) The maximum amount of data that can be sent in a fixed amount of time

• C) The minimum speed required for Internet access

• D) The storage capacity of a cloud service

What does storing data in the cloud mean?

• A) Keeping data on your personal computer

• B) Storing data somewhere on the Internet without knowing the exact location

• C) Saving data on physical storage devices like USB drives

• D) Sending data to a computer center for computations

What is a path in the context of computing devices?

• A) A command in a programming language

• B) A type of software

• C) A sequence of directly connected computing devices that connect a sender to a receiver

• D) The physical layout of a computer network