Protocols Quiz

In a wired star topology, what can stop the entire network?

• A broken cable

• A faulty device

• Both a and b

• Neither a nor b

What network topology does Bala's home network use if it has only one wireless router?

• Star topology

• Mesh topology

• Ring topology

• Bus topology

What is one benefit of replacing a wireless router with a mesh networking system?

• Increased range

• Lower cost

• Simpler setup

• Fewer devices needed

What is one disadvantage of replacing a wireless router with a mesh networking system?

• Increased complexity

• Decreased range

• Fewer devices needed

• Simpler setup

What do protocols in a network govern?

• The speed of data transmission

• The rules for communication between devices

• The type of data transmitted

• The physical layout of the network

How is data sent over the Internet according to the document?

• As a single continuous stream

• In small packets

• In large blocks

• As individual bits

What information does each data packet contain besides the original data?

• Source and destination addresses

• The color of the data

• The type of network

• The speed of transmission

What protocols are referred to as TCP/IP?

• Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol and Ethernet Protocol

• Internet Protocol and Ethernet Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol and Wireless Protocol

Which of the following is a method to detect lost or corrupted packets during transmission?

• Parity bits

• Data compression

• Encryption

• Data mining

What is a network protocol?

• A set of standards and rules that govern how two or more devices communicate over a network

• A method to encrypt data for secure transmission

• A type of hardware used in networking

• A software application for browsing the internet