Networking and Computing Fundamentals Quiz

What does WLAN stand for in networking?

• Wide Local Area Network

• Wireless Local Area Network

• Wired Local Area Network

• World Local Area Network

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

• Covers a large geographical area

• Connects devices within a single room

• Connects multiple buildings

• Provides internet access to a city

What is the primary use of ASCII in computing?

• To store images

• To encode text characters

• To compress files

• To encrypt data

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Which of the following is a hardware component?

• Operating System

• Web Browser

• CPU

• Word Processor

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• Windows 10

• Google Chrome

What is the function of a network protocol?

• To provide hardware specifications

• To define rules for data exchange

• To encrypt data

• To store user data

Which of the following is a type of LAN?

• Bluetooth

• Ethernet

• Satellite

• Fiber Optic

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Which of the following is NOT a hardware component?

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• Antivirus Software

• Motherboard