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

Which of the following separates broadcast domains?

  1. Port mirroring

  2. Router

  3. Convergence

  4. Switch
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Routers operate at the Network layer (Layer 3) and are designed to route traffic between different networks, thereby separating broadcast domains. Switches typically reside within a single broadcast domain unless VLANs are configured.

Multiple choice

VOIP?

  1. Voice Over Internet Protocol

  2. Virtual Over Interface Protocol

  3. Voice Override Interface Provider

  4. Virtual Override Internet Provider
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

VoIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol, the technology used to deliver voice communications over IP networks.

Multiple choice

SMTP?

  1. So Many Taco Pizzas

  2. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

  3. Simple Memory Transfer Protocol

  4. Simple Mail Transfer Provider
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, which is the standard protocol used for sending emails across the internet.

Multiple choice

BGP?

  1. Band Global Protocol

  2. Border Global Protocol

  3. Border Gateway Protocol

  4. Border Gateway Patrol
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

BGP stands for Border Gateway Protocol, the standardized exterior gateway protocol designed to exchange routing and reachability information among autonomous systems on the internet.

Multiple choice

IGMP?

  1. Internet Gateway Mandated Protocol

  2. Interface Group Messaging Provider

  3. I Got My Pizza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Internet Group Messaging Protocol
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Multiple choice

RIR?

  1. Regional Internet Registry

  2. Router Internet Registry

  3. Registry Internet Regional

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

A Regional Internet Registry (RIR) is an organization that manages the allocation and registration of Internet number resources within a particular region of the world.

Multiple choice

SNMP?

  1. Storage Network Multilayer Protocol

  2. Simple Netcast Management Protocol

  3. Simple Network Management Protocol

  4. Server Network Multicast Protocol
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, used for collecting and organizing information about managed devices on IP networks.

Multiple choice

TFTP?

  1. Trivial File Transfer Protocol

  2. Trivia File Transfer Protoco1

  3. Transfer File Text Protocol

  4. an internet software utility for transferring files
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

TFTP stands for Trivial File Transfer Protocol, a simple protocol used for transferring files, typically used for booting diskless workstations.

Multiple choice

What does NAT stand for?

  1. none

  2. Network Adress Translation

  3. Network Address Translation

  4. Network Address Technology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

NAT stands for Network Address Translation, a method of remapping one IP address space into another by modifying network address information in the IP header of packets while they are in transit.

Multiple choice

What does IP stand for?

  1. Internet Protocol

  2. In PC

  3. Internet Provider

  4. Interface Password
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IP stands for Internet Protocol, the principal communications protocol in the Internet protocol suite for relaying datagrams across network boundaries.