Communication and Computer Systems Quiz

What is the primary role of a sender in a communication system?

• Receives data

• Initiates communication by generating and sending data

• Manages network traffic

• Encrypts data

Which of the following is an example of a transmission medium?

• Router

• Twisted pair cable

• HTTP

• TCP/IP

What type of communication allows data to flow in both directions but not simultaneously?

• Simplex

• Half-duplex

• Full-duplex

• Unidirectional

Which protocol is used for transferring web pages on the internet?

• FTP

• HTTP

• TCP/IP

• SMTP

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

• To connect devices within a LAN

• To direct data between different networks

• To encrypt data

• To store data

Which network topology connects all devices to a central hub?

• Bus

• Star

• Ring

• Mesh

What is the largest WAN in the world?

• LAN

• PAN

• Internet

• MAN

Which of the following is an example of guided media?

• Wi-Fi

• Optical fiber

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

What does TCP/IP stand for?

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transfer Communication Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transmission Communication Protocol/Internet Provider

• Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Provider

Which of the following is NOT a type of network?

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

• CPU