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
  1. TYMNET

  2. ARPANET

  3. SNA

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. bit snuffing

  2. cycle redundancy codes

  3. hemming codes

  4. equalization

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. run faster

  2. go online

  3. share information and/or share peripheral equipment

  4. exchange e-mail

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. coder

  2. decoder

  3. data selector

  4. multivibrator

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. To share data

  2. To share software

  3. To share media

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.