Computer Knowledge
Computer Networks
2,095 Questions
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
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Bus topology
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Ring topology
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Star topology
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Mesh topology
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Tree topology
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This option is correct because in bus topology, multiple machines share a single cabling so it is also known as multipoint configuration.
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Mesh topology
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Ring topology
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Star topology
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Bus topology
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Tree topology
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In star topology, there is a central computer or server to which all the workstations are directly connected. Every workstation is indirectly connected to every other through the central computer.
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Land Acquisition Notification;
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Local Area Network;
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Large Area Network;
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Low Area Network
B
Correct answer
Explanation
LAN is the standard industry acronym for Local Area Network, which connects computers within a limited geographical area.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
An IP (Internet Protocol) address can be static (assigned permanently) or dynamic (assigned temporarily by a DHCP server).
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e-mails
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messages
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chatting
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All of the above
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Local Area Network
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Internet
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Wide Area Network
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Intranet
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that links computers worldwide. LAN and WAN are types of networks, but the Internet is the global infrastructure.
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network site license
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network
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site
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license
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A network site license allows multiple users on a network to access a single software installation, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements.
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Gateway
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Gate
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Way
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None of these
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Correct answer
Explanation
A gateway is a network node that connects two networks using different protocols together, acting as an entry and exit point for data.
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Internet
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Intranet
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Local Area Network
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Wide Area Network
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that links devices all over the world.
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E-Mail
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Message
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Chatting
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None of the above
A
Correct answer
Explanation
E-Mail (Electronic Mail) is the standard method for sending digital messages and attachments between computers over a network.
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network
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internet
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intranet
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wide area network
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A network is formed when two or more computers are connected together to share resources and information.
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Network
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Internet
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Intranet
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Wide area network
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Internet is defined as a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite to link devices worldwide. Other options like Intranet refer to private networks, while a WAN is a type of network architecture rather than the specific worldwide network.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Internet is a global network of networks, which is classified as a Wide Area Network (WAN) because it spans large geographical distances.
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Newgroup
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E-mail
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Telnet
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FTP
B
Correct answer
Explanation
E-mail (Electronic mail) is the standard service used for sending and receiving text messages and files across the Internet.
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Usenet
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Telnet
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Internet
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FTP
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Usenet is a distributed discussion system that allows users to post and read messages in newsgroups based on common interests.