Computer Networks Quiz

What is a computer network?

• A single computer

• A type of software

• A collection of interconnected computers

• A hardware device

What does resource sharing in a computer network mean?

• Sharing resources only with specific users

• Limiting access to resources

• Making resources available to anyone on the network

• None of the above

What is the purpose of reliability in a computer network?

• To keep a copy of a file on multiple machines

• To increase the speed of the network

• To reduce the number of users

• To limit access to files

Which of the following is NOT an application of computer networks?

• Sharing of data

• Access to remote database

• Increased hardware costs

• Communication facilities

What does the term 'nodes' refer to in a network?

• The software used in the network

• The cables connecting the computers

• The computers attached to a network

• The users of the network

What is a server in a computer network?

• A software application

• A user accessing the network

• A type of network cable

• A computer that facilitates sharing of resources

What does MAC stand for in MAC address?

• Media Address Control

• Main Access Control

• Media Access Control

• Multiple Access Control

What is an IP address?

• A software application

• A hardware device

• A type of network cable

• A unique number identifying each computer on the internet

What does LAN stand for?

• Large Area Network

• Limited Area Network

• Local Area Network

• Long Area Network

What is a characteristic of a MAN?

• Covers a group of nearby corporate offices

• Limited to a small area

• Only used for private networks

• Spans across countries