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Networking Quiz

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is an example of a network service?

a)

Word processing

b)

Email

c)

Painting

d)

Calculator

2.

What is the main benefit of networking in offices?

a)

More cables

b)

Reduced collaboration

c)

Efficient communication and data sharing

d)

Slower workflow

3.

Which device is needed to connect a computer to a network?

a)

CPU

b)

NIC

c)

RAM

d)

Hard disk

4.

Networking allows centralized management of:

a)

Chairs

b)

Tables

c)

Data and resources

d)

Buildings

5.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of networking?

a)

Resource sharing

b)

Data backup

c)

Increased cost of cables

d)

Communication efficiency

6.

Which device connects multiple networks together?

a)

Switch

b)

Hub

c)

Router

d)

Patch panel

7.

A switch is mainly used to:

a)

Route internet traffic

b)

Connect computers within a LAN

c)

Store data

d)

Supply power

8.

What is the function of a patch panel?

a)

Amplifies signals

b)

Organizes and manages network cables

c)

Provides internet

d)

Stores backup power

9.

Which device protects computers during power outages?

a)

AVR

b)

UPS

c)

Switch

d)

Router

10.

What is the main purpose of an AVR?

a)

Store data

b)

Control network traffic

c)

Regulate voltage

d)

Connect cables

11.

An open bay rack is used to:

a)

Store software

b)

Hold networking equipment

c)

Generate power

d)

Connect monitors

12.

Which device forwards data packets based on IP address?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Patch panel

d)

Monitor

13.

Which networking device operates mainly at Layer 2 of the OSI Model?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Firewall

d)

Modem

14.

Which is NOT a networking device?

a)

System unit

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Patch panel

15.

What is the function of a monitor in networking setup?

a)

Data routing

b)

Visual display of system output

c)

Voltage regulation

d)

Cable termination

16.

Which device connects different segments of a LAN?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

UPS

d)

AVR

17.

What is the system unit mainly responsible for?

a)

Display

b)

Input

c)

Processing

d)

Voltage control

18.

Which device provides temporary power during outages?

a)

Router

b)

UPS

c)

Patch panel

d)

Monitor

19.

Which networking tool helps reduce cable clutter?

a)

Open bay rack

b)

Monitor

c)

System unit

d)

Mouse

20.

Which device directs data to the correct destination within a network?

a)

Switch

b)

AVR

c)

Monitor

d)

UPS

21.

What does UTP stand for?

a)

Universal Twisted Pair

b)

Unshielded Twisted Pair

c)

Underground Twisted Pair

d)

Unified Transfer Protocol

22.

STP cables differ from UTP because STP has:

a)

Plastic cover

b)

Fiber optics

c)

Shielding

d)

Fewer wires

23.

Which cable is more resistant to electromagnetic interference?

a)

UTP

b)

STP

c)

Coaxial

d)

Fiber

24.

UTP cables are commonly used in:

a)

LANs

b)

Power lines

c)

Satellite systems

d)

Television antennas

25.

Which cable is cheaper and easier to install?

a)

STP

b)

UTP

c)

Fiber

d)

Coaxial

26.

How many twisted pairs are there in a standard UTP cable?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

27.

What connector is used with UTP and STP cables?

a)

USB

b)

HDMI

c)

RJ45

d)

VGA

28.

Which cable type is best for environments with high interference?

a)

UTP

b)

STP

c)

Patch cord

d)

Straight cable

29.

Which cable is most commonly used in Ethernet networks?

a)

Coaxial

b)

Fiber optic

c)

STP

d)

UTP

30.

Twisting the wires in UTP helps to:

a)

Increase power

b)

Reduce interference

c)

Increase length

d)

Improve color coding

31.

A straight-through cable is used to connect:

a)

PC to PC

b)

Switch to switch

c)

PC to switch

d)

Router to router

32.

A crossover cable is used to connect:

a)

PC to switch

b)

Switch to router

c)

PC to PC

d)

Router to internet

33.

Which cable uses the same wiring standard on both ends?

a)

Crossover

b)

Straight-through

c)

Fiber

d)

Coaxial

34.

Which cable uses different wiring standards on each end?

a)

Straight-through

b)

Patch cable

c)

Crossover

d)

UTP

35.

What wiring standards are used to make a crossover cable?

a)

T568A to T568A

b)

T568B to T568B

c)

T568A to T568B

d)

UTP to STP

36.

Straight-through cables typically use:

a)

T568A on one end and T568B on the other

b)

T568A on both ends

c)

T568B on both ends

d)

Either B or C

37.

Which cable is used to connect a router to a switch?

a)

Crossover

b)

Straight-through

c)

Console cable

d)

Fiber

38.

Which tool is needed to make Ethernet cables?

a)

Screwdriver

b)

Crimping tool

c)

Hammer

d)

Multimeter

39.

What connector is crimped onto Ethernet cables?

a)

RJ11

b)

RJ45

c)

USB

d)

VGA

40.

Which cable type connects similar devices?

a)

Straight-through

b)

Crossover

c)

Fiber

d)

STP

41.

What happens if wrong cable type is used?

a)

Faster connection

b)

No network connection

c)

More power

d)

Better signal

42.

Which color pair is pin 1 in T568B?

a)

Green-white

b)

Orange-white

c)

Blue

d)

Brown

43.

Which color pair is pin 1 in T568A?

a)

Green-white

b)

Orange-white

c)

Blue-white

d)

Brown-white

44.

What is the first step in making a network cable?

a)

Crimping

b)

Testing

c)

Stripping the cable jacket

d)

Plugging in

45.

Which tool checks cable continuity?

a)

Crimper

b)

LAN tester

c)

Router

d)

Switch

46.

What standard is most commonly used today?

a)

T568A

b)

T568B

c)

Token Ring

d)

Coaxial

47.

What type of cable is used in modern LAN installations?

a)

Coaxial

b)

Fiber only

c)

UTP Ethernet

d)

Serial

48.

Which pin arrangement is different in crossover cable?

a)

Pins 1 and 2 only

b)

Pins 3 and 6 only

c)

Pins 1,2,3,6

d)

Pins 4 and 5

49.

What is the last step after crimping a cable?

a)

Cut it

b)

Test the cable

c)

Label it

d)

Paint it

50.

A crossover cable swaps which pairs?

a)

Transmit and receive

b)

Power and ground

c)

Blue and brown

d)

Shield and ground

51.

T568A and T568B are standards for:

a)

Wireless networking

b)

Cable color coding

c)

IP addressing

d)

Routing

52.

Which standard is often required by government installations?

a)

T568A

b)

T568B

c)

Fiber

d)

Coaxial

53.

Which pin numbers are used for data transmission?

a)

1,2,3,6

b)

4,5,7,8

c)

1,4,7,8

d)

All pins

54.

What happens if wires are not properly aligned?

a)

Faster speed

b)

Cable failure

c)

Better signal

d)

Longer range

55.

Why is testing important after making a cable?

a)

To color the cable

b)

To ensure proper connection

c)

To shorten the cable

d)

To label it

56.

Which cable is best for long-distance high-speed networks?

a)

UTP

b)

STP

c)

Fiber optic

d)

Coaxial

57.

What does pin-to-pin mean in straight-through cable?

a)

Different colors

b)

Same wiring order on both ends

c)

Random wiring

d)

No standard

58.

Which standard places green pair on pins 1 and 2?

a)

T568A

b)

T568B

c)

UTP

d)

STP

59.

What is the main purpose of color coding in cables?

a)

Decoration

b)

Identification and consistency

c)

Power increase

d)

Cable length

60.

Which device is used to terminate cables in racks?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Patch panel

d)

UPS

61.

What type of cable connects patch panel to switch?

a)

Crossover

b)

Straight-through

c)

Fiber

d)

Coaxial

62.

Which cable is commonly used in schools and offices?

a)

Coaxial

b)

Fiber

c)

UTP Cat5e/Cat6

d)

Serial

63.

Which category cable supports Gigabit Ethernet?

a)

Cat3

b)

Cat5e

c)

Cat1

d)

Cat2

64.

Which networking skill involves cable termination?

a)

Programming

b)

Crimping

c)

Routing

d)

Switching

65.

Proper cabling ensures:

a)

Slower network

b)

Network reliability and performance

c)

Higher power usage

d)

More interference