WorksheetsNetworks and Communication Quiz 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a computer network?
A collection of software programs
A group of interconnected devices that share resources
A single powerful computer
A database system
Which topology connects all devices to a central switch or hub?
Bus
Ring
Star
Mesh
Which protocol suite is used for communication on the Internet?
OSI
NetBIOS
TCP/IP
Ethernet
Which protocol is responsible for delivering web pages?
FTP
DNS
HTTP
SMTP
Which layer of the TCP/IP model handles logical addressing and routing?
Application
Transport
Network
Link
What is an IP address?
A physical hardware address
A unique logical identifier for a device
A routing protocol
A network cable
Which IP version uses 32-bit addressing?
IPv6
IPv4
IPX
ARP
Which topology uses a single backbone cable?
Star
Ring
Bus
Tree
Which protocol translates domain names into IP addresses?
HTTP
FTP
DNS
SMTP
Which addressing type refers to MAC addresses?
Logical addressing
Virtual addressing
Physical addressing
Network addressing
Why is star topology easier to troubleshoot than bus topology?
It uses fewer cables
Each device has an independent connection
It has no central device
Data travels in one direction
Why is mesh topology considered highly fault tolerant?
It uses a central hub
It has multiple redundant paths
It uses wireless links
It uses fewer devices
Why is TCP described as a reliable protocol?
It sends data faster
It guarantees delivery and order
It uses less bandwidth
It avoids acknowledgments
What is the main function of DNS in networking?
Encrypt data
Transfer files
Convert domain names to IP addresses
Route packets
Why is UDP preferred for video streaming?
It guarantees delivery
It retransmits lost packets
It prioritizes speed over reliability
It encrypts data
Why is IPv6 needed in modern networks?
It is faster than IPv4
It replaces TCP
It provides a larger address space
It eliminates routing
What is the purpose of ARP?
Route packets between networks
Map IP addresses to MAC addresses
Encrypt data
Resolve domain names
Why is tree topology suitable for campus networks?
It uses the least cabling
It supports hierarchical expansion
It eliminates backbone failure
It requires no switches
A home network requiring easy maintenance should use which topology?
Bus
Ring
Star
Mesh
Which protocol is used when sending an email?
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
DNS
