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BSIT2102 PL Networking1 Tuando

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of a digital signal in modern communication systems?

a)

Analog voice transmission over a telephone line.

b)

Text data storage in a computer's hard drive.

c)

Radio broadcast using AM modulation.

d)

Audio signal transmission over a traditional radio.

2.

If a network technician wants to establish a network connection that allows simultaneous data transmission in both directions, which transmission mode should be used?

a)

Simplex Mode

b)

Half-duplex Mode

c)

Full-duplex Mode

d)

Parallel Mode

3.

Which propagation method would be most effective for a communication system that needs to cover a large geographic area with minimal interference from atmospheric conditions?

a)

Line of Sight Propagation

b)

Wide Area Network

c)

SkyWave Propagation

d)

Space Wave Propagation

4.

A company is considering using Bluetooth technology for inter-device communication. What should they be aware of regarding its frequency range?

a)

Bluetooth operates at frequencies higher than 30 GHz.

b)

Bluetooth uses a frequency range similar to that of Wi-Fi.

c)

Bluetooth operates within the Very Low Frequency (VLF) range.

d)

Bluetooth uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

5.

A new technology is being implemented to reduce interference in a network by using both twisting and shielding techniques. What type of cable is likely being used?

a)

Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cable

b)

Fiber Optic Cable

c)

Coaxial Cable

d)

Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) Cable

6.

Which type of signal would be most appropriate for representing voice communication in a traditional telephone system?

a)

Digital Signal

b)

Electrical Signal

c)

Acoustic Signal

d)

Video Signal

7.

Which transmission type is characterized by sending data bits one after another over a single channel?

a)

Parallel Transmission

b)

Serial Transmission

c)

Full-Duplex Transmission

d)

Half-Duplex Transmission

8.

A network engineer needs to choose a technology for high-speed data transmission with minimal signal degradation over long distances. What is the best option?

a)

Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) Cable

b)

Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cable

c)

Fiber Optic Cable

d)

Coaxial Cable

9.

For a local area network (LAN) that requires flexibility and low cost, which type of cable would be most appropriate?

a)

Fiber Optic Cable

b)

Coaxial Cable

c)

Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cable

d)

Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) Cable

10.

If a network communication protocol is experiencing significant delays and errors due to signal interference, what is the most likely issue with the network medium?

a)

High signal amplitude

b)

Low frequency range

c)

Inadequate shielding or insulation

d)

Excessive wavelength

11.

Which wireless medium would be least affected by physical barriers such as walls or buildings?

a)

Radio Waves

b)

Infrared

c)

Microwave

d)

Bluetooth

12.

When evaluating the performance of a wireless communication system that uses line-of-sight propagation, which factor is most critical?

a)

The signal's frequency range

b)

The type of modulation used

c)

The alignment and placement of antennas

d)

The length of the communication cable

13.

What type of cable uses BNC-T connectors and is known for its flexibility?

a)

Thicknet Cable

b)

Coaxial Cable

c)

Twisted Pair Cable

d)

Thinnet Cable

14.

What was the primary function of ARPAnet, the precursor to the Internet?

a)

To provide commercial internet services

b)

To connect military and research institutions

c)

To facilitate video streaming

d)

To manage social media platforms

15.

Which type of wave is characterized by continuous variation in both amplitude and time?

a)

Digital wave

b)

Analog wave

c)

Radio wave

d)

Microwave

16.

In network communication, what does the term 'bound media' refer to?

a)

Communication through electromagnetic waves

b)

Communication via cables and wires

c)

Communication using satellite signals

d)

Communication through infrared light

17.

Which type of cable is most commonly used for connecting computers in a local area network (LAN)?

a)

Coaxial Cable

b)

Twisted Pair Cable

c)

Fiber Optic Cable

d)

Serial Cable

18.

What is the primary characteristic of digital signals compared to analog signals?

a)

Continuous variation in amplitude and time

b)

Discrete (jumpy) states with fixed amplitude

c)

Variable phase and frequency

d)

Continuous frequency modulation

19.

What does the term 'wavelength' refer to in the context of waves?

a)

The height of the wave from the horizontal axis

b)

The number of cycles per second

c)

The horizontal distance between two consecutive points on a wave

d)

The time required to complete one cycle

20.

What does the term 'phase' describe in a wave?

a)

The amplitude of the wave

b)

The frequency of the wave

c)

The position of the waveform relative to time zero

d)

The distance between two consecutive peaks

21.

Which type of signal would most likely be used for transmitting data in a computer network?

a)

Acoustic Signal

b)

Biological Signal

c)

Electrical Signal

d)

Video Signal

22.

Which mode of transmission would be most suitable for a walkie-talkie?

a)

Simplex Mode

b)

Full-duplex Mode

c)

Half-duplex Mode

d)

Serial Transmission

23.

In which type of wave propagation does the wave travel directly from the transmitter to the receiver without bending around the Earth's surface?

a)

Ground Wave Propagation

b)

SkyWave Propagation

c)

Line of Sight Propagation

d)

Space Wave Propagation

24.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fiber optic cables?

a)

Core

b)

Cladding

c)

Shielding

d)

Coating

25.

Which frequency band is typically used for cellular telephone communications?

a)

Very High Frequency (VHF)

b)

Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)

c)

Super High Frequency (SHF)

d)

Extremely High Frequency (EHF)

26.

In a WAN environment, which OSI layer is most responsible for ensuring packets arrive at their destination, even if they traverse different networks?

a)

Data Link Layer

b)

Network Layer

c)

Transport Layer

d)

Application Layer

27.

Why might a Full Mesh topology be impractical for a large-scale WAN, despite its reliability?

a)

It requires excessive cabling and physical ports

b)

It limits the number of connected devices

c)

It has poor reliability

d)

It doesn't support redundancy

28.

Which topology allows for quick scalability but risks the entire network if a main connection fails at the higher hierarchy level?

a)

Tree Topology

b)

Bus Topology

c)

Star Topology

d)

Hybrid Topology

29.

A company requires fast fault isolation and minimal downtime in case of a node failure. Which topology would you recommend?

a)

Bus Topology

b)

Ring Topology

c)

Mesh Topology

d)

Star Topology

30.

In which scenario would you choose a Hybrid topology over other types?

a)

When combining different types of networks with varying performance and cost requirements

b)

When building a small LAN network for home use

c)

When a high level of redundancy is not necessary

d)

When using a single type of cable for all connections

31.

Which OSI layer should a network engineer focus on when addressing issues related to MAC addresses and Ethernet?

a)

Physical Layer

b)

Data Link Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Transport Layer

32.

In which scenario would a Bus topology offer the most advantages over others?

a)

In high-traffic networks requiring high-speed communication

b)

In networks where cost and cable conservation are prioritized

c)

In networks requiring high security

d)

In large-scale WANs needing reliable redundancy

33.

Why would a session-based application rely more on the Session Layer in the OSI model?

a)

It defines how data is presented

b)

It ensures reliable packet delivery

c)

It manages dialogue control and synchronization

d)

It performs routing

34.

Which of the following topologies would you avoid in a security-sensitive environment?

a)

Bus Topology

b)

Mesh Topology

c)

Star Topology

d)

Tree Topology

35.

If an organization is looking for a cost-effective topology that allows for easy network expansion and central management, which topology should they adopt?

a)

Star Topology

b)

Ring Topology

c)

Mesh Topology

d)

Bus Topology

36.

What potential risk would you face with a Fat Access Point in a large enterprise WLAN network?

a)

Difficulty in scaling and central management

b)

Increased cost due to centralized control

c)

High redundancy

d)

Slow data transmission rates

37.

A network uses Layer 2 switches extensively. Which OSI layer function is NOT a responsibility of these switches?

a)

Forwarding based on MAC addresses

b)

Data frame switching

c)

Routing of IP packets

d)

Access to end-user devices

38.

Which device is crucial in translating signals from the ISP into a usable form for LAN devices in the home?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Modem

d)

Firewall

39.

When addressing communication between two LANs using different protocols, which device is required?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Gateway

d)

Access Point

40.

A company wants to implement a network with both connection-oriented and connectionless services. Which model best supports this?

a)

OSI Model

b)

TCP/IP Model

c)

Hybrid Model

d)

MPLS Model

41.

If a network engineer is concerned with voltage levels, timing, and physical connectors, which OSI layer is their focus?

a)

Network Layer

b)

Physical Layer

c)

Data Link Layer

d)

Transport Layer

42.

Which wireless technology is used in large enterprises to manage multiple access points with centralized control?

a)

Fat AP

b)

Fit AP

c)

Switch

d)

Router

43.

Which OSI layer is most involved in translating different data formats to ensure communication compatibility between systems?

a)

Session Layer

b)

Presentation Layer

c)

Transport Layer

d)

Network Layer

44.

Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for determining the route of data packets across multiple networks?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Transport Layer

c)

Internet Layer

d)

Network Access Layer

45.

Which network topology allows direct connections between specific nodes but without full interconnection?

a)

Full Mesh Topology

b)

Partial Mesh Topology

c)

Tree Topology

d)

Hybrid Topology

46.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of digital signals compared to analog signals?

a)

Discrete states

b)

Continuous variation in amplitude

c)

Fixed amplitude

d)

Pulse width can be changed

47.

Which frequency range is typically used for AM radio broadcasting?

a)

300 Hz - 3 kHz

b)

3 kHz - 30 kHz

c)

30 kHz - 300 kHz

d)

300 kHz - 3 MHz

48.

What aspect of wave propagation is described by the frequency of the wave?

a)

The height of the wave

b)

The distance between two peaks

c)

The number of waves per second

d)

The delay of the wave relative to a reference point

49.

In the OSI model, which layer provides services to end-user applications such as email or file transfer?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Presentation Layer

c)

Session Layer

d)

Network Layer

50.

A radio station aims to establish a new transmission service that will provide continuous worldwide communication and broadcasting to a large audience, including remote and rural areas. The technical team is considering using different radio wave propagation methods to ensure consistent coverage and reliable signal reception.

Which of the following best describes why the Ground Wave (Surface) Propagation Method is a suitable choice for this service, considering its frequency ranges and applications?

a)

Ground Wave Propagation Method is ideal for local communication within urban areas due to its ability to support high-frequency signals and provide clear, line-of-sight transmissions.

b)

Ground Wave Propagation Method effectively supports worldwide communications with low-frequency signals ranging from 3 kHz to 300 kHz and is also suitable for broadcasting over medium frequencies from 300 kHz to 3 MHz, making it well-suited for covering remote and rural areas.

c)

Ground Wave Propagation Method is most appropriate for high-speed data transmission over short distances, utilizing frequencies above 3 GHz, which offers high bandwidth but limited coverage.

d)

Ground Wave Propagation Method is best for high-frequency communications within a single city, as it relies on ionospheric reflection for long-distance signal propagation.