Networking Basics Quiz

What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• A system of interconnected devices

• A small geographical area, e.g., a school

• A large geographical area, e.g., the Internet

• A central hub connecting all devices

Which network topology uses a central hub to connect all devices?

• Star

• Ring

• Mesh

• Bus

What is the main function of a firewall in network security?

• Directs data between networks

• Connects devices in a LAN

• Blocks unauthorized access

• Translates domain names into IP addresses

What does DNS stand for in networking?

• Domain Name System

• Data Network Service

• Digital Network Security

• Direct Network System

Which of the following uses Base-16 for data representation?

• Binary

• Decimal

• Hexadecimal

• Octal

What is the result of an overflow error in binary arithmetic?

• Data is lost

• Data is duplicated

• Data is encrypted

• Data is compressed

In Boolean logic, what does the AND operator require?

• Both inputs must be true

• At least one input is true

• Reverses the input value

• Both inputs must be false

What is the function of bit depth in computing?

• It determines the speed of the processor.

• It measures the number of bits used to store color.

• It calculates the storage capacity of a device.

• It defines the resolution of a display.

What does an arithmetic shift do?

• It multiplies numbers.

• It moves bits left or right.

• It adds two binary numbers.

• It divides numbers.

What is the purpose of a truth table in logic?

• To perform arithmetic calculations.

• To display data in a graphical format.

• To determine the output of logic gates.

• To store large amounts of data.