Computer Science Quiz 36: Computer Networking

Computer Science Quiz 36

This quiz is designed to test and strengthen students’ understanding of the basic concepts of computers and digital technology. It covers important web technologies.

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1. What is a network protocol?

Hardware device
Set of rules for communication
Network cable
Software bug

2. Which OSI layer deals with data framing?

Physical
Data Link
Network
Transport

3. Which OSI layer converts data into signals?

Application
Transport
Data Link
Physical

4. What is a backbone network?

Home network
Core high-speed network
Wireless network
Temporary network

5. Which device works at the Network layer?

Hub
Switch
Router
Repeater

6. What is packet loss?

Data compression
Loss of data packets
Encryption method
Network speed

7. Which topology is expensive but fault tolerant?

Bus
Ring
Star
Mesh

8. What is a default gateway?

Switch address
Firewall rule
Router IP
DNS server

9. What does DNS primarily do?

Encrypt data
Route packets
Convert domain names
Block traffic

10. Which cable has the highest data transfer speed?

Twisted pair
Coaxial
Fiber optic
USB

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