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

PCI standard backplane bus uses

  1. daisy chain arbitration

  2. centralised, parallel arbitration

  3. distributed arbitration by self-selection

  4. distributed arbitration by collision-detection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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Multiple choice

RS-422 standard

  1. uses differential voltage to send data

  2. supports longer distances

  3. uses HSKO/HSKi signals

  4. all of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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Multiple choice

The processing location on a computer network is called

  1. node

  2. switch

  3. router

  4. gateway

  5. bridge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nodes or hosts are the processing locations of a computer network as all the data transmitted or received by the network are analysed and processed at these places only.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is incorrect?

  1. Clients can store data.

  2. LAN is faster as compared to MAN.

  3. Servers have more storage power than PCs.

  4. Peer to peer communication is safe.

  5. MICR is used in CBS.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Peer to peer network has no central authority to determine security features as well as sharing features for users. Any user can modify the data as per his/her wish. So, it is not very safe.

Multiple choice

The network socket is used in

  1. network layer

  2. transport layer

  3. data link layer

  4. presentation layer

  5. physical layer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Network socket concept is used in transport layer. It is defined as end point of an inter-process communication flow which takes place across a computer network.