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Computer Networks Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does MAC stand for in the context of computer networks?

a)

Media Access Control

b)

Mobile Access Control

c)

Modem Access Control

d)

Memory Access Control

2.

Which networking device is used to connect different devices through wires and sends data to all the other devices?

a)

Repeater

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Hub

3.

What is the purpose of a modem in a computer network?

a)

Extract destination address from data packets

b)

Convert analog signals to digital bits

c)

Regenerate weakened signals on the cable

d)

Connect multiple computers wirelessly

4.

In which type of network topology is each node connected to every other node in the network?

a)

Star Topology

b)

Mesh Topology

c)

Bus Topology

d)

Ring Topology

5.

What is the purpose of a DNS server in a computer network?

a)

Connect multiple LANs and MANs

b)

Regenerate weakened signals on the cable

c)

Convert analog signals to digital bits

d)

Resolve domain names to IP addresses

6.

Which protocol is used to retrieve linked web pages across the web?

a)

HTTP

b)

SMTP

c)

FTP

d)

TCP

7.

What is the unique value associated with a network adapter called?

a)

URI

b)

Domain Name

c)

MAC Address

d)

IP Address

8.

Which type of network topology forms a hierarchical structure with multiple branches?

a)

Mesh Topology

b)

Ring Topology

c)

Bus Topology

d)

Tree Topology

9.

What is the purpose of an Ethernet card in a computer network?

a)

Extract destination address from data packets

b)

Regenerate weakened signals on the cable

c)

Set up a wired network

d)

Convert analog signals to digital bits

10.

Which type of network topology forms a ring where each node is connected to two other nodes?

a)

Mesh Topology

b)

Bus Topology

c)

Star Topology

d)

Ring Topology

11.

What is the purpose of a switch in a computer network?

a)

Forward signals to selected devices

b)

Extract destination address from data packets

c)

Regenerate weakened signals on the cable

d)

Connect multiple LANs and MANs

12.

Which type of network topology has a central node to which all other nodes are connected?

a)

Star Topology

b)

Bus Topology

c)

Ring Topology

d)

Mesh Topology

13.

What is the purpose of a repeater in a computer network?

a)

Connect multiple LANs and MANs

b)

Regenerate weakened signals on the cable

c)

Extract destination address from data packets

d)

Forward signals to selected devices

14.

Which type of network topology has a single backbone wire shared among the nodes?

a)

Star Topology

b)

Bus Topology

c)

Ring Topology

d)

Mesh Topology

15.

What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?

a)

Forward signals to selected devices

b)

Analyse and transmit data to other networks

c)

Regenerate weakened signals on the cable

d)

Connect multiple LANs and MANs