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Networking Fundamentals - Quiz - Winter 2024

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a computer network?

a)

A single computer system

b)

A collection of interconnected devices sharing resources

c)

A method of software development

d)

A type of computer hardware

2.

Describe the function of a router.

a)

To store data permanently

b)

To connect computers to printers

c)

To manage communication between networks

d)

To create user interfaces

3.

Differentiate between LAN and WAN.

a)

LAN is for wireless networks; WAN is for wired networks

b)

LAN covers a small geographic area; WAN covers a large geographic area

c)

LAN is for large enterprises; WAN is for personal use

d)

LAN is faster than WAN

4.

What is an IP address?

a)

A hardware component in computers

b)

A unique identifier for a network device

c)

A type of software application

d)

A security protocol for networks

5.

Explain the difference between IPv4 and IPv6.

a)

IPv4 is older and uses 32-bit addresses; IPv6 is newer and uses 128-bit addresses

b)

IPv4 is faster than IPv6

c)

IPv4 is used only in local networks; IPv6 is used globally

d)

IPv4 is a type of hardware; IPv6 is software

6.

What is the purpose of a default gateway in a network?

a)

To provide access to the internet

b)

To serve as the forwarding host to other networks

c)

To manage data storage

d)

To secure network communication

7.

Define static and dynamic IP addresses.

a)

Static IP addresses change over time; Dynamic IP addresses remain the same

b)

Static IP addresses are assigned permanently; Dynamic IP addresses are assigned temporarily

c)

Static IP addresses are for small networks; Dynamic IP addresses are for large networks

d)

Static IP addresses are more secure than Dynamic IP addresses

8.

What is a domain name?

a)

A physical address for a computer

b)

The name of a website

c)

A type of computer hardware

d)

A security feature for networks

9.

Describe the function of DNS.

a)

To provide internet access to devices

b)

To translate domain names into IP addresses

c)

To store data on the internet

d)

To secure communication between devices

10.

What is the purpose of the nslookup utility?

a)

To configure network settings

b)

To look up domain name servers

c)

To secure network communication

d)

To store data on the network

11.

How can you find your public IP address using a graphical user interface (GUI)?

a)

Using the “ipconfig” command

b)

By checking network properties in the control panel

c)

By using the command line interface (CLI)

d)

By using a network monitoring tool

12.

What is the purpose of a domain registrar?

a)

To store data on the cloud

b)

To sell and register domain names

c)

To provide hosting services

d)

To manage DNS records

13.

Define a computer protocol.

a)

A rule for software development

b)

A standard for network communication

c)

A type of hardware device

d)

A method for data storage

14.

What is the OSI model?

a)

A model for computer hardware

b)

A conceptual framework for network communication

c)

A protocol for secure communication

d)

A type of software application

15.

List the seven layers of the OSI model.

a)

Hardware, Software, Data, Network, Transport, Session, Application

b)

Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, Physical

c)

Input, Output, Processing, Storage, Transmission, Display, Security

d)

Protocol, Interface, Data, Hardware, Software, Network, Communication

16.

Explain the function of the transport layer in the OSI model.

a)

To manage data formatting and encryption

b)

To ensure reliable transmission of data between devices

c)

To establish physical connections between devices

d)

To store data temporarily

17.

What is the difference between TCP and UDP?

a)

TCP is connection-oriented; UDP is connectionless

b)

TCP is faster than UDP

c)

TCP is used for secure communication; UDP is used for unsecured communication

d)

TCP is a type of hardware; UDP is software

18.

Describe the role of a DHCP server.

a)

To provide internet access to devices

b)

To dynamically assign IP addresses to devices on a network

c)

To secure network communication

d)

To store data on the network

19.

What is the purpose of HTTP in web communication?

a)

To store web pages

b)

To format data for transmission

c)

To define how messages are formatted and transmitted on the web

d)

To secure web communication

20.

Explain the significance of HTTPS.

a)

It provides faster communication

b)

It adds a layer of security to HTTP

c)

It stores data on secure servers

d)

It eliminates the need for DNS