Computer Knowledge

Computer Networks

2,614 Questions

Computer networks involve the architecture, protocols, and security measures used for digital communication. This collection covers OSI model layers, IP addressing, data transmission, and cryptographic standards. These concepts are vital for the computer knowledge sections of banking and government exams.

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Computer Networks Questions

Multiple choice

What is TCP?

  1. Transmission Control Procedure

  2. Transmission Control Protocol

  3. Transfer Commands Procedure

  4. Transfer Control Protocols
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol, a fundamental protocol of the internet suite that ensures reliable data delivery.

Multiple choice

What is IP?

  1. Internet Protocol

  2. Internet Program

  3. Interface Program

  4. Internet Pictures
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IP stands for Internet Protocol, which is the set of rules governing the format of data sent via the internet or local network.

Multiple choice

TCP / IP is a

  1. programming language

  2. protocol

  3. special computer

  4. operating system

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

TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. It is a set of communication protocols used to interconnect network devices on the internet.

Multiple choice

Internet is based on the ____ protocol suite.

  1. SNA

  2. LAN

  3. TCP/IP

  4. All the above

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The internet functions by utilizing the TCP/IP protocol suite to manage data transmission and addressing across global networks.

Multiple choice

IRC is an example of

  1. FTP

  2. Chatting

  3. E-mail

  4. Video conference

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

IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat, which is a protocol specifically designed for real-time text messaging or chatting.

Multiple choice

The FTP stands for

  1. File Transit Protocol

  2. File Translate Protocol

  3. File Transport Protocol

  4. File Transfer Protocol

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network.

Multiple choice

Which of the following layer protocols are responsible for user and the application program support such as passwords, resource sharing, file transfer and network management?

  1. Layer 7 protocols

  2. Layer 1 protocols

  3. Layer 3 protocols

  4. Layer 6 protocols

  5. Layer 2 protocols
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Application layer protocols are responsible for user and the application program support such as passwords, resource sharing, file transfer and network management.

Multiple choice

Which of the following TCP/IP internet protocols diskless machine is used to obtain its IP address from a server?

  1. RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol)

  2. RIP (Routing Information Protocol)

  3. RPB (Reverse Path Broadcasting)

  4. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

  5. RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. A TCP/IP protocol that allows a host to find its internet address given its physical address is called RARP.

Multiple choice

Which of the following protocols is used for performing RPCs between applications in a language and system independent way?

  1. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

  2. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

  3. HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)

  4. SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)

  5. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. This protocol is used for performing RPCs between applications in a language and system independent way.