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Computer Networks Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the fundamental purpose of a computer network?

a)

To run complex calculations faster than a single computer

b)

To connect devices together to share resources and data

c)

To provide a graphical interface for users

d)

To store data permanently in the cloud

2.

In the context of network graphs, what does an "Edge" or "Arc" represent?

a)

The physical devices, like laptops and servers

b)

The rules that devices use to communicate

c)

The links or connections between nodes

d)

The speed at which data can travel

3.

Which type of network is typically used within a single building, like a home or office?

a)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

b)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

c)

Local Area Network (LAN)

d)

Personal Area Network (PAN)

4.

What key feature of a network allows data to reach its destination even if one path fails?

a)

Protocols

b)

Redundancy

c)

Switching

d)

Bandwidth

5.

The Internet was initially developed with a key focus on what characteristic?

a)

High-speed data transfer

b)

Low cost for consumers

c)

Robustness and survivability during attacks

d)

Wireless connectivity

6.

What is the primary technology that enables the Internet by breaking data into small, independently routed chunks?

a)

Circuit Switching

b)

Packet Switching

c)

Node Switching

d)

Signal Boosting

7.

The TCP/IP protocol stack is crucial because it:

a)

Determines the physical cables used in a network

b)

Provides rules for reliable data transfer and routing between machines

c)

Is the only protocol used for Wi-Fi connections

d)

Replaces the need for all higher-level protocols like HTTP

8.

Which protocol is responsible for ensuring the integrity of data, handling packet ordering and error checking?

a)

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

b)

IP (Internet Protocol)

c)

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

d)

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

9.

What does an HTTP status code of 404 indicate?

a)

The server is temporarily overloaded

b)

Access to the resource is forbidden

c)

The requested resource was not found

d)

The connection has timed out

10.

A website like Taobao that dynamically generates pages by querying databases and payment systems is an example of a:

a)

Static Web Server

b)

Network Graph

c)

Web Portal

d)

TCP/IP Model