Computer Knowledge
Computer Networks
2,256 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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TYMNET
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ARPANET
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SNA
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
ARPANET was one of the first networks to implement dynamic routing, where the path taken by packets could change based on network conditions.
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bit stuffing
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cyclic redundancy codes
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hamming codes
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equalization
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is a common error-detecting code used in digital networks and storage devices to detect accidental changes to raw data.
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DECNET
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ARPANET
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IBM SNA network
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Internet is evolved from ARPANET.
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Parallel
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Serial
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Synchronous
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Asynchronous
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Telephone lines transmit data one bit at a time over a single channel, which is the definition of serial transmission.
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Super duplex
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Simplex
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Half duplex
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Full duplex
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Full duplex communication allows data to be sent and received simultaneously, unlike half-duplex (one at a time) or simplex (one direction only).
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bit snuffing
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cycle redundancy codes
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hemming codes
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equalization
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is the standard error detection method at the data link layer. Option B says 'cycle redundancy codes' which is a typo for 'cyclic', but refers to CRC.
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TYMNET
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ARPANET
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SNA (IBM's System Network Architecture)
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None of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
ARPANET was the first network to implement dynamic routing, allowing packets to find paths based on current network conditions rather than fixed tables.
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300 bps
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15, 000 bps
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30, 000 bps
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60, 000 bps
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Shannon's capacity theorem is C = B * log2(1 + SNR). SNR in dB = 30, so 10 * log10(SNR_linear) = 30, SNR_linear = 1000. C = 3000 * log2(1 + 1000) = 3000 * log2(1001) approx 3000 * 9.96 = 29880 bps. 30,000 bps is the closest approximation.
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Control bus
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Address bus
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Data bus
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Network
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The data bus is the set of lines responsible for carrying the actual data between the CPU, memory, and I/O devices.
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Transducer
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Trapdoor
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Translator
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Transceiver
D
Correct answer
Explanation
A transceiver is a device that combines both a transmitter and a receiver in a single unit, allowing it to both send and receive data.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
LAN stands for Local Area Network, which is designed to connect computers within a small, localized area like a home, office, or building.
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run faster
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go online
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share information and/or share peripheral equipment
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exchange e-mail
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The primary purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN) is to allow connected computers to share resources, such as files, data, and peripheral devices like printers.
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software
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networking
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security
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none of these
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coder
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decoder
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data selector
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multivibrator
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A multiplexer is commonly referred to as a data selector because its primary function is to select one data input from many and pass it to the output.
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To share data
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To share software
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To share media
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
A computer network or data network is a telecommunications network which allows computers to exchange data. In computer networks, networked computing devices exchange data with each other using a data link. The connections between nodes are established using either cable media or wireless media. All the given options are correct.