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Computer Networks
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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
Which security protocol is used to provide secure communication between GPRS devices and the GPRS network?
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IPsec
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SSL/TLS
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IKEv2
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All of the above
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IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is the security protocol used to provide secure communication between GPRS devices and the GPRS network. It is a suite of protocols that provides strong security by using a shared secret key.
Which security mechanism is used to protect the availability of GPRS data traffic?
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Load balancing
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Failover
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Redundancy
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All of the above
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Load balancing, failover, and redundancy are all security mechanisms used to protect the availability of GPRS data traffic. Load balancing distributes traffic across multiple servers to improve performance and reliability. Failover provides a backup server in case the primary server fails. Redundancy provides multiple copies of data to ensure that it is always available.
Which of the following is a security protocol used in UMTS to establish a secure connection between a UE and a network?
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EAP-AKA (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Authentication and Key Agreement) is the security protocol used in UMTS to establish a secure connection between a UE and a network. It provides mutual authentication and key agreement between the UE and the network.
What is the name of the interface between the RNC and the NodeB?
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The interface between the RNC and the NodeB is called the Iub interface.
What is the name of the protocol used for signaling between the UE and the NodeB?
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The Radio Resource Control (RRC) protocol is used for signaling between the UE and the NodeB.
What is the name of the protocol used for signaling between the RNC and the SGSN?
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The GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP) is used for signaling between the RNC and the SGSN.
What is the name of the protocol used for signaling between the HLR and the SGSN?
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The Mobile Application Part (MAP) protocol is used for signaling between the HLR and the SGSN.
What is the name of the protocol used for signaling between the VLR and the SGSN?
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The Service Location Register (SLR) protocol is used for signaling between the VLR and the SGSN.
What is the name of the protocol used for signaling between the PCRF and the SGSN?
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The Gx protocol is used for signaling between the PCRF and the SGSN.
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A 32-bit number used to divide an IP address into network and host portions
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A 32-bit number used to identify a network's subnet
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A 32-bit number used to identify a host's IP address
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A 32-bit number used to broadcast messages to all hosts on a network
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A subnet mask is a 32-bit number used to divide an IP address into network and host portions. The network portion of the IP address identifies the subnet to which the host belongs, while the host portion identifies the specific host within the subnet.
What is the difference between a network address and a broadcast address?
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The network address is the first IP address in a subnet, while the broadcast address is the last IP address in a subnet
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The network address is the IP address of the subnet's gateway, while the broadcast address is the IP address of the subnet's broadcast server
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The network address is the IP address of the subnet's DNS server, while the broadcast address is the IP address of the subnet's DHCP server
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The network address is the IP address of the subnet's router, while the broadcast address is the IP address of the subnet's switch
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The network address is the first IP address in a subnet, while the broadcast address is the last IP address in a subnet. The network address is used to identify the subnet, while the broadcast address is used to broadcast messages to all hosts on the subnet.
What is the maximum number of hosts that can be accommodated in a subnet?
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The maximum number of hosts that can be accommodated in a subnet is 254. This is because the first and last IP addresses in a subnet are reserved for the network address and the broadcast address, respectively.
What is the difference between a static IP address and a dynamic IP address?
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A static IP address is assigned to a device permanently, while a dynamic IP address is assigned to a device temporarily
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A static IP address is assigned by a network administrator, while a dynamic IP address is assigned by a DHCP server
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A static IP address is used for devices that need to be accessible from the Internet, while a dynamic IP address is used for devices that do not need to be accessible from the Internet
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All of the above
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A static IP address is assigned to a device permanently, while a dynamic IP address is assigned to a device temporarily. A static IP address is assigned by a network administrator, while a dynamic IP address is assigned by a DHCP server. A static IP address is used for devices that need to be accessible from the Internet, while a dynamic IP address is used for devices that do not need to be accessible from the Internet.
What is the purpose of a DHCP server?
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To assign IP addresses to devices on a network
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To provide Internet access to a network
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To route traffic between different subnets
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To connect two networks together
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A DHCP server is a device that assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. It provides Internet access to a network by assigning IP addresses to devices that need to access the Internet. It also routes traffic between different subnets.
What is the purpose of a DNS server?
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To translate domain names into IP addresses
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To provide Internet access to a network
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To route traffic between different subnets
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To connect two networks together
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A DNS server is a device that translates domain names into IP addresses. It provides Internet access to a network by allowing devices to access websites by their domain names, rather than their IP addresses.