Computer Knowledge

Computer Networks

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Computer networks form the backbone of digital communication, connecting multiple devices to share data and resources. This area covers network architectures, transmission media, modems, and topologies like LAN. These concepts are crucial for computer knowledge sections in banking and government exams.

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Computer Networks Questions

Multiple choice

What is a home area network (HAN)?

  1. A network of devices that connect to a smart meter

  2. A network of devices that connect to a home energy management system

  3. A network of devices that connect to a utility

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

A home area network (HAN) is a network of devices that connect to a smart meter, a home energy management system, or a utility.

Multiple choice

What are the main types of telecommunications infrastructure?

  1. Wired infrastructure (e.g., copper wire, fiber optic cable)

  2. Wireless infrastructure (e.g., cellular towers, Wi-Fi hotspots)

  3. Satellite infrastructure

  4. Undersea cables
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Correct answer
Explanation

Telecommunications infrastructure includes wired infrastructure (e.g., copper wire, fiber optic cable), wireless infrastructure (e.g., cellular towers, Wi-Fi hotspots), satellite infrastructure, and undersea cables.

Multiple choice

What are the main technologies used for telecommunications infrastructure deployment?

  1. Copper wire

  2. Fiber optic cable

  3. Cellular technology

  4. Satellite technology
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Correct answer
Explanation

The main technologies used for telecommunications infrastructure deployment include copper wire, fiber optic cable, cellular technology, and satellite technology.

Multiple choice

What are the main federal programs that support telecommunications infrastructure deployment?

  1. Universal Service Fund

  2. Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

  3. Connect America Fund

  4. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
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Correct answer
Explanation

The main federal programs that support telecommunications infrastructure deployment include the Universal Service Fund, the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, the Connect America Fund, and the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.

Multiple choice

What are the main technologies used for telecommunications infrastructure deployment in rural areas?

  1. Fixed wireless access

  2. Satellite technology

  3. Fiber optic cable

  4. Microwave technology
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Correct answer
Explanation

The main technologies used for telecommunications infrastructure deployment in rural areas include fixed wireless access, satellite technology, fiber optic cable, and microwave technology.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a WSN?

  1. Sensor nodes

  2. Gateway nodes

  3. Actuator nodes

  4. Server nodes
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Server nodes are not typically part of a WSN. Sensor nodes collect data, gateway nodes transmit data, and actuator nodes take action based on data. Server nodes are typically used in larger networks.

Multiple choice

Which technological advancement has significantly improved the speed and efficiency of data transfer?

  1. Fiber Optics

  2. Wireless Communication

  3. Satellite Communication

  4. Cellular Networks
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Fiber Optics technology uses glass or plastic fibers to transmit data at high speeds over long distances.

Multiple choice

Which networking model is commonly used for multiplayer games?

  1. Peer-to-peer (P2P)

  2. Client-server

  3. Hybrid

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Multiplayer games can use peer-to-peer, client-server, or hybrid networking models, depending on the game's design and requirements.

Multiple choice

Which technique is commonly used to improve the performance of multiplayer games by reducing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted over the network?

  1. Data compression

  2. Delta encoding

  3. Packet optimization

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Data compression, delta encoding, and packet optimization are all techniques used to improve the performance of multiplayer games by reducing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted over the network.

Multiple choice

Which technology is being used to provide broadband connectivity under the BharatNet project?

  1. Fiber optic cables

  2. Wireless technology

  3. Satellite technology

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above technologies are being used to provide broadband connectivity under the BharatNet project.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer network?

  1. Local area network (LAN)

  2. Wide area network (WAN)

  3. Metropolitan area network (MAN)

  4. Internet
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks, not a type of computer network itself.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of a local area network (LAN)?

  1. To connect computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office

  2. To connect computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country

  3. To connect computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city

  4. To connect computers all over the world
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that connects computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of a wide area network (WAN)?

  1. To connect computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office

  2. To connect computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country

  3. To connect computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city

  4. To connect computers all over the world
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that connects computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of a metropolitan area network (MAN)?

  1. To connect computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office

  2. To connect computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country

  3. To connect computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city

  4. To connect computers all over the world
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a computer network that connects computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of the Internet?

  1. To connect computers in a small geographic area, such as a home or office

  2. To connect computers in a large geographic area, such as a city or country

  3. To connect computers in a metropolitan area, such as a city

  4. To connect computers all over the world
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that connects computers all over the world.