Intro to Computer Networks MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is a computer network? (A) A group of computers that share data and resources (B) A collection of standalone computers (C) A computer with internet connection (D) A software application 2. : What is the main purpose of a computer network? (A) Playing games (B) Sharing resources and communication (C) Making backups (D) Speeding up the computer 3. : Which of the following is an example of a computer network? (A) A printer (B) Multiple computers sharing files and internet (C) A single computer with antivirus (D) Microsoft Excel 4. : What is a node in a network? (A) A printer (B) A connected device (C) A user (D) A virus 5. : The process of sending a message from one computer to another is called: (A) Encryption (B) Communication (C) Hosting (D) Computing 6. : The basic requirement for creating a computer network is: (A) At least two connected devices (B) Internet connection (C) A laptop (D) Antivirus 7. : A protocol is: (A) Hardware (B) A set of communication rules (C) A type of topology (D) A browser 8. : Which of the following defines how data is formatted and transmitted? (A) Topology (B) Protocol (C) IP address (D) Driver 9. : What is bandwidth in networking? (A) Size of a file (B) Maximum data transfer rate (C) Number of users (D) Internet speed 10. : Which of these is NOT a benefit of networking? (A) Resource sharing (B) Communication (C) Cost reduction (D) Increased hardware requirements 11. : Which of the following is NOT a type of computer network? (A) LAN (B) PAN (C) WAN (D) SANDBOX 12. : What does LAN stand for? (A) Local Area Network (B) Logical Access Node (C) Large Area Network (D) Long Address Network 13. : What is the full form of WAN? (A) Wide Area Network (B) Wireless Area Network (C) World Area Node (D) Web Access Network 14. : A network confined within a building is typically a: (A) WAN (B) LAN (C) MAN (D) PAN 15. : Which type of network spans a city? (A) LAN (B) MAN (C) WAN (D) CAN 16. : PAN stands for: (A) Personal Area Network (B) Public Access Network (C) Private Area Node (D) Packet Access Network 17. : The Internet is an example of a: (A) LAN (B) MAN (C) WAN (D) PAN 18. : Which of these is the fastest network? (A) LAN (B) MAN (C) WAN (D) PAN 19. : A network that connects computers across countries is called: (A) LAN (B) MAN (C) WAN (D) CAN 20. : Which of the following networks is best for a small home? (A) WAN (B) MAN (C) PAN (D) CAN 21. : What is the most basic form of network? (A) Client-server (B) Internet (C) Peer-to-peer (D) WAN 22. : A peer-to-peer network: (A) Has a dedicated server (B) Shares resources among equals (C) Is used only in offices (D) Needs a router 23. : A server in a network: (A) Requests data (B) Stores and provides resources (C) Acts as a switch (D) Blocks access 24. : Which of these is a client device? (A) Printer (B) Switch (C) Laptop accessing a website (D) Server computer 25. : The term “host” in networking refers to: (A) A virus (B) Any device on the network (C) Only servers (D) An ISP 26. : Which of these topologies uses a central cable? (A) Star (B) Mesh (C) Ring (D) Bus 27. : The physical layout of a network is called: (A) Structure (B) Protocol (C) Topology (D) Routing 28. : Data flow in both directions is called: (A) Simplex (B) Half-duplex (C) Full-duplex (D) Complex 29. : The central device in a star topology is called a: (A) Router (B) Modem (C) Hub or Switch (D) Terminal 30. : What is a NIC? (A) Network Interface Card (B) National Internet Company (C) Network Information Center (D) None of the above 31. : Which of the following is needed to access a network? (A) Word processor (B) NIC (C) UPS (D) RAM 32. : The physical components of a network are known as: (A) Software (B) Topology (C) Hardware (D) Protocol 33. : Bluetooth is used in: (A) LAN (B) MAN (C) WAN (D) PAN 34. : Which of these is a wired communication medium? (A) Wi-Fi (B) Fiber optics (C) Bluetooth (D) Infrared 35. : Coaxial cable is commonly used in: (A) Wireless networks (B) Fiber networks (C) Ethernet LANs (D) Satellite systems 36. : Which of these is not a type of network based on scale? (A) LAN (B) SAN (C) WAN (D) PAN 37. : Which device connects computers within a LAN? (A) Router (B) Switch (C) Modem (D) Repeater 38. : Which device is needed to connect a LAN to the internet? (A) Switch (B) Router (C) Hub (D) NIC 39. : What is the main function of a modem? (A) Store data (B) Connect networks (C) Convert digital to analog signals (D) Filter websites 40. : The unique identifier for a device on a network is: (A) MAC address (B) RAM (C) Username (D) OS 41. : What was ARPANET? (A) First LAN (B) First email service (C) Early network that led to the internet (D) A Microsoft application 42. : The first message ever sent over ARPANET was: (A) “Start” (B) “Hello” (C) “LOGIN” (D) “LO” 43. : In which year was ARPANET developed? (A) 1965 (B) 1969 (C) 1975 (D) 1981 44. : When did the internet become publicly available? (A) 1969 (B) 1983 (C) 1991 (D) 2000 45. : Who is known as the father of the internet? (A) Tim Berners-Lee (B) Vint Cerf (C) Bill Gates (D) Steve Jobs 46. : What does TCP/IP stand for? (A) Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (B) Transmission Communication Protocol (C) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (D) Terminal Control Protocol 47. : Which of these is a networking protocol? (A) USB (B) TCP/IP (C) HDMI (D) SSD 48. : Which protocol is used to assign IP addresses dynamically? (A) HTTP (B) DHCP (C) DNS (D) FTP 49. : Which layer in the OSI model handles physical connections? (A) Application (B) Network (C) Data Link (D) Physical 50. : What is the purpose of an IP address? (A) To format email messages (B) To block viruses (C) To identify devices on a network (D) To filter content Related Posts:Basic Computer Networks (LAN, WAN, MAN) MCQsList of Top famous books on Computer Networks and data communicationComputer Networks Past PapersData Communications and Computer Networks Past Guess PaperPast Guess Paper Computer Networks & InternetVirtual Private Networks (VPNs) MCQs