Computer Networks Quiz

What is Computer Network?

• A group of interconnected devices that communicate with each other.

• A type of software used for data management.

• A standalone computer.

• A device that connects to the internet.

What is the purpose of an IP address?

• To identify the location of a device on a network.

• To provide a unique identifier for a device.

• To connect devices to a LAN.

• To manage data packets.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

• IPv4 is based on 32 bits, while IPv6 uses 128 bits.

• IPv4 is faster than IPv6.

• IPv4 is more secure than IPv6.

• IPv4 is used for local networks only.

How do modems work?

• They convert digital data to analog and vice versa.

• They connect devices to the internet.

• They store MAC addresses.

• They route data packets.

What is the role of a router?

• To route data packets from one network to another.

• To connect devices in a LAN.

• To convert signals.

• To store data.

What is a MAC address?

• A unique identifier for a device on a network.

• An IP address.

• A type of data packet.

• A network protocol.

What is the function of a switch?

• To connect devices in a LAN and send data packets to specific devices.

• To connect to the internet.

• To convert digital signals.

• To store data packets.

What is the difference between hubs and switches?

• Hubs send data packets to every device, while switches send to specific devices.

• Hubs are faster than switches.

• Hubs are more secure than switches.

• Hubs can connect to the internet, while switches cannot.

What is a bridge in networking?

• A device that connects one LAN to another using the same protocol.

• A type of router.

• A type of modem.

• A type of switch.

What is the function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

• To connect a device to a network

• To store data

• To manage network traffic

• To provide wireless connectivity