networking MCQs, storage solutions, cloud computing MCQs,  data center technologies MCQs.

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: August 6, 2024

Networking MCQs

  1. What is the primary purpose of a network switch?
    a) To connect different networks
    b) To route data between devices on the same network
    c) To amplify network signals
    d) To provide internet access
    Answer: b) To route data between devices on the same network
  2. Which protocol is used to securely connect to a remote network device?
    a) FTP
    b) SSH
    c) HTTP
    d) SNMP
    Answer: b) SSH
  3. What does a firewall primarily protect against?
    a) Power surges
    b) Unauthorized access to a network
    c) Hardware failures
    d) Data loss
    Answer: b) Unauthorized access to a network
  4. What is the main function of DNS in networking?
    a) To assign IP addresses to devices
    b) To translate domain names into IP addresses
    c) To manage network traffic
    d) To encrypt data packets
    Answer: b) To translate domain names into IP addresses
  5. Which network topology is characterized by a central hub or switch to which all nodes are connected?
    a) Star topology
    b) Ring topology
    c) Bus topology
    d) Mesh topology
    Answer: a) Star topology

Storage Solutions MCQs

  1. What is RAID primarily used for in storage systems?
    a) To increase data transfer speed
    b) To manage data encryption
    c) To provide redundancy and improve fault tolerance
    d) To connect multiple storage devices
    Answer: c) To provide redundancy and improve fault tolerance
  2. Which type of storage is known for its high-speed performance and is commonly used as a cache?
    a) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    b) Solid State Drive (SSD)
    c) Optical Drive
    d) Tape Drive
    Answer: b) Solid State Drive (SSD)
  3. What does SAN stand for in storage solutions?
    a) System Access Network
    b) Storage Area Network
    c) Storage Access Node
    d) System Array Network
    Answer: b) Storage Area Network
  4. Which storage technology involves the use of disk drives to back up data incrementally and can be accessed over a network?
    a) Network Attached Storage (NAS)
    b) Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
    c) Cloud Storage
    d) Optical Storage
    Answer: a) Network Attached Storage (NAS)
  5. What is the main advantage of using cloud storage over traditional local storage?
    a) Higher cost
    b) Limited access
    c) Greater scalability and remote access
    d) Reduced data redundancy
    Answer: c) Greater scalability and remote access

Cloud Computing MCQs

  1. Which cloud service model provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including servers, storage, and networking?
    a) Software as a Service (SaaS)
    b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
    c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
    d) Function as a Service (FaaS)
    Answer: c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  2. What is ‘auto-scaling’ in cloud computing?
    a) The manual adjustment of server resources
    b) The ability to automatically adjust resources based on demand
    c) The reduction of storage capacity
    d) The configuration of network settings
    Answer: b) The ability to automatically adjust resources based on demand
  3. Which cloud deployment model involves using cloud services that are shared by multiple organizations, typically in a public environment?
    a) Private Cloud
    b) Community Cloud
    c) Public Cloud
    d) Hybrid Cloud
    Answer: c) Public Cloud
  4. What does the term ‘elasticity’ refer to in cloud computing?
    a) The ability to scale resources up or down based on demand
    b) The use of fixed resources
    c) The complexity of cloud services
    d) The physical size of cloud servers
    Answer: a) The ability to scale resources up or down based on demand
  5. Which cloud computing model allows developers to build, deploy, and manage applications without dealing with the underlying infrastructure?
    a) SaaS
    b) PaaS
    c) IaaS
    d) FaaS
    Answer: b) PaaS

Data Center Technologies MCQs

  1. What is the primary purpose of a data center?
    a) To store and manage data and applications in a secure and controlled environment
    b) To provide network connectivity
    c) To facilitate end-user computing
    d) To offer public cloud services
    Answer: a) To store and manage data and applications in a secure and controlled environment
  2. Which technology is used in data centers to ensure high availability and reliability by duplicating critical components?
    a) Virtualization
    b) Load Balancing
    c) Redundancy
    d) Encryption
    Answer: c) Redundancy
  3. What does ‘virtualization’ in data centers refer to?
    a) The use of physical hardware to manage data
    b) The creation of virtual versions of physical resources, such as servers and storage
    c) The physical isolation of data center components
    d) The encryption of virtual machines
    Answer: b) The creation of virtual versions of physical resources, such as servers and storage
  4. Which cooling method is commonly used in data centers to manage heat generated by servers and other equipment?
    a) Air Conditioning
    b) Liquid Cooling
    c) Heat Exchanger
    d) Passive Cooling
    Answer: b) Liquid Cooling
  5. What is ‘disaster recovery’ in the context of data center operations?
    a) The process of upgrading data center hardware
    b) The strategy for restoring data and services after a catastrophic event
    c) The installation of new data center facilities
    d) The expansion of data center capacity
    Answer: b) The strategy for restoring data and services after a catastrophic event
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