Question Bank: Computer Networks

What was the primary purpose of ARPANET when it was first created?

Which significant protocol was introduced as a standard on ARPANET in 1983?

Who is credited with developing the first email system?

What event in 1990 significantly contributed to the growth of the World Wide Web?

What major advancement in networking occurred in 1997?

What does NSFNET represent in the context of networking?

Which of the following describes a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Which technology played a key role in the evolution of wireless communication?

Which type of network typically covers a city?

Which year was the term 'Internet' first coined?

What does the acronym 'Wi-Fi' stand for?

What was one result of the introduction of HTML and URL by Tim Berners-Lee?

TCP/IP is essential for which aspect of modern networks?

What distinguishes a Personal Area Network (PAN) from other networks?

What is the main limitation of using ARPANET as it evolved into the modern Internet?

What is a computer network?

Which device is primarily used to connect multiple devices in a network?

What does the term 'node' refer to in networking?

Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology?

What is the primary purpose of a modem in a network?

Which of the following best describes a LAN?

Each computer that is connected to a network is referred to as which of the following?

What is the main function of a router in a network?

What is the role of packets in data transmission?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a WAN?

What is the function of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

In networking, data is commonly sent as?

What type of network uses aerial signals for communication?

What is a basic benefit of networking?

Which of the following topologies allows for the highest redundancy?

Which type of network is used for connecting devices within a very short range, typically within 10 meters?

What is the main characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Which type of network typically covers a city or a large town?

What type of network connects multiple LANs across a large geographical area?

Which network design is typically considered more secure due to limited user access?

For which application would a Personal Area Network (PAN) be most appropriate?

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Which type of network would be most suitable for a university campus?

If a network connects different branches of a corporation across multiple cities, which network type is utilized?

Which of the following statements is true about Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)?

Which of the following devices is typically NOT found in a LAN setup?

What is the primary function of a modem in a network?

What distinguishes a Personal Area Network from a Local Area Network?

Which device is used to connect multiple computers in a local area network?

Which type of network is most widely used for large-scale international communications?

What is the primary purpose of a router in networking?

In what situation would a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) be used?

What device regenerates and strengthens signals to extend network distances?

Which type of network is often implemented to facilitate links for devices and users spread across an entire country?

Which network device operates at the network layer of the OSI model?

What feature makes a Local Area Network (LAN) advantageous for businesses?

Which device can serve as a door between a private network and the Internet?

Which of the following is true about a hub in networking?

What distinguishes a switch from a hub?

Which device is primarily responsible for assigning IP addresses in a network?

In a network, what purpose does a bridge serve?

Which device allows for the connection of computers to the Internet via a telephone line?

What role does a network switch play in data transmission?

Which network device routes data based on the destination address?

In networking, which device is commonly used to connect different network protocols?

What type of device is typically used to extend the range of a wireless network?

What uniquely identifies a node in a network?

Which address is assigned permanently to a network interface card?

Which protocol allows nodes with an IP address to communicate over the internet?

What is the maximum number of unique IPv4 addresses?

Which format does an IPv6 address use?

What does the first half of a MAC address represent?

Which device can act as a node in a computer network?

What is the length of a MAC address?

How does an IP address differ from a MAC address?

In a network, which device primarily determines the best path for data transfer?

Which of the following cannot change its IP address?

What component divides data into packets for transmission?

When a device connects to a new network, what typically happens to its IP address?

What does a subnet mask do in a network?

Which topology connects each device to every other device in a network?

What is a major disadvantage of using a mesh topology?

In which topology do devices share a single communication line?

Which topology is most suitable for a small office with limited resources?

In a ring topology, what happens if one device fails?

Which topology allows for easy addition of new devices without disruption?

What characterizes a tree topology?

In which topology can devices communicate directly with one another?

Which networking topology minimizes the chances of network failure through redundancy?

Which topology is easiest to troubleshoot due to its centralized management?

What topology connects multiple star topologies using a central bus?

If bandwidth consumption is a concern, which topology would be the least efficient?

Which statement is true about bus topology?

What is the primary disadvantage of using a ring topology?

Which topology is characterized by a central hub that all devices connect to?

In tree topology, the main network structure resembles what?

What does DNS stand for in networking?

Which of the following is a primary function of DNS?

What type of records does a DNS server primarily store?

Which of the following is an example of a domain name?

The process of converting a domain name into an IP address is called:

Why was DNS introduced?

What is the role of DNS servers in website accessibility?

Which component of DNS holds the mapping of domain names to IP addresses?

What is a DNS cache?

Which DNS record type is used specifically for mail server redirection?

What happens when a DNS server cannot resolve a domain name?

What protocol does DNS primarily use to communicate its queries?

Which of the following represents a potential security threat to DNS?

Which attack involves overwhelming a DNS server with queries?

What device is primarily used to connect multiple computers in a network?

Which of the following protocols is essential for transferring web pages over the Internet?

Which of the following represents the network topology that has a single central connection point?

What is the main function of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

Which technology is primarily used for the Internet of Things (IoT) to connect devices?

Which type of network connects computers within a limited geographical area?

In a Client-Server architecture, which entity directly interacts with users?

What is a common application of IoT in smart homes?

Which of the following best describes a web browser's purpose?

What differentiates the Internet from the World Wide Web?

Which term describes the physical material used to connect computers in a network?

In a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, how do nodes interact?

What does the 'IoT' acronym stand for?

What is one major benefit of utilizing cloud computing in networking?

Which of the following factors can affect the performance of a network?

What is the primary use of a modem in a network?