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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 “Virtual Private Network”?

  1. It is a private computer network of an organization where the remote users can transmit encrypted information through the server of the organization.

  2. It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization's network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted.

  3. It is a computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing resources through a service provider.

  4. None of the statements (1), (2) and (3) given above is a correctly description of Virtual Private Network.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A virtual private network (VPN) is a secure way of connecting to a private Local Area Network at a remote location, using the Internet or any unsecure public network to transport the network data packets privately, using encryption.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is deploying DCE for subsystem internal communications, with the expectation that DCE will eventually form the infrastructure of the entire information system?

  1. The Alaska Synthetic Aperture Radar Facility

  2. The Deep Space Network's Communication Complexes Monitor and Control Subsystem

  3. Earth Observing Systems Data Information System

  4. Internet Research Task Force

  5. Internet Engineering Task Force
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is deploying DCE for subsystem internal communications, with the expectation that DCE will eventually from the infrastructure of the entire information system.

Multiple choice

Which of the options best fits gap 16?

Directions: Fill in the gaps to make meaningful sentences.

Telephone and data networks, both private and public, provide speech or data communication -----15----two points. These two points -------16-------------at fixed locations, or if the network includes one or more switching points, any user may be able to access any other user. The network then, offered together with the associated service, is known as the value added network. Most VAN operators -----17----a combination of private lines, spare capacity on public or private networks to provide the basic network.

  1. may be

  2. should be

  3. might be

  4. must be
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

We need a modal that stands for optional sense. (2) and (4) are mandatory options. Also, 'may be at' and 'may be able' need to be parallel.

Multiple choice

What is the use of Spanning Tree Protocol for any bridged Ethernet local area network?

  1. Fault Tolerance

  2. Shortest Path Routing

  3. Speedy Delivery

  4. Ensuring a loop-free topology

  5. Minimising collisions
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a network protocol that ensures a loop-free topology for any bridged Ethernet local area network. The basic function of STP is to prevent bridge loops and the broadcast radiation that results from them. Spanning tree also allows a network design to include spare (redundant) links to provide automatic backup paths if an active link fails, without the danger of bridge loops, or the need for manual enabling/disabling of these backup links.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a property of ATM networks?

  1. It is connectionless.

  2. Cell delivery is guaranteed but their order is not.

  3. Cell delivery is not guaranteed but their order is guaranteed.

  4. Cell delivery is guaranteed and their order too.

  5. It is a circuit-switched technology.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

ATM networks are connection-oriented. Making a call requires first sending a message to set up a connection. After that, subsequent cells follow the same path to the destination. Cell delivery is not guaranteed, but their order is guaranteed. If cells 1 and 2 are sent in that order, then they will arrive in that order, never first 2 and then 1.

Multiple choice

Wireless Internet is also called...

  1. HiFe

  2. HiFi

  3. WeFe

  4. WiFi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

WiFi is the common term for wireless local area network technology that allows electronic devices to connect to the internet.