Computer Networks Quiz

What is the primary purpose of computer networks?

• Data storage

• Data transmission

• Data processing

• Data encryption

Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology?

• Bus

• Star

• Tree

• Layer

A network that spans a large geographic area, such as a country or the globe, is known as a:

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

• MAN

Which of the following is a major motivation for networking?

• Reducing communication costs

• Increasing data redundancy

• Slowing down information exchange

• Increasing hardware costs

A major advantage of networking is:

• Centralized data storage

• Lack of security

• Increased communication delays

• Limited scalability

Which factor is NOT a motivation for using networks?

• Sharing resources

• Improving communication

• Reducing reliability

• Increasing scalability

How many layers does the OSI model have?

• 4

• 5

• 7

• 6

The transport layer of the OSI model is responsible for:

• Data encryption

• End-to-end communication

• Routing decisions

• Physical connections

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for logical addressing?

• Transport

• Network

• Data Link

• Physical

Which layer converts data into signals for transmission?

• Data Link

• Network

• Transport

• Physical