Telecommunication Networks MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: December 12, 2024

1. What is a telecommunication network?

  • A) A system for data encryption
  • B) A collection of terminals, links, and nodes for data transfer
  • C) A device used for voice communication
  • D) A storage mechanism for information

Answer: B) A collection of terminals, links, and nodes for data transfer


2. Which of the following is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

  • A) Local office network
  • B) The Internet
  • C) Home Wi-Fi network
  • D) Bluetooth connection

Answer: B) The Internet


3. What is the primary purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

  • A) Connect devices within a small geographical area
  • B) Provide worldwide connectivity
  • C) Ensure data encryption
  • D) Transmit signals over satellites

Answer: A) Connect devices within a small geographical area


4. Which network topology connects all nodes to a single central device?

  • A) Ring topology
  • B) Bus topology
  • C) Star topology
  • D) Mesh topology

Answer: C) Star topology


5. What is the main difference between circuit switching and packet switching?

  • A) Circuit switching is faster than packet switching
  • B) Circuit switching establishes a dedicated path, while packet switching divides data into packets
  • C) Packet switching is only used in LANs
  • D) Circuit switching is more reliable

Answer: B) Circuit switching establishes a dedicated path, while packet switching divides data into packets


6. Which device is used to connect multiple networks together?

  • A) Hub
  • B) Switch
  • C) Router
  • D) Modem

Answer: C) Router


7. Which protocol is used for transferring files over the Internet?

  • A) FTP
  • B) SMTP
  • C) HTTP
  • D) SNMP

Answer: A) FTP


8. What does VoIP stand for in telecommunication?

  • A) Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • B) Video On Internet Protocol
  • C) Virtual Organization of Internet Protocol
  • D) None of the above

Answer: A) Voice Over Internet Protocol


9. In a network, what does the term “throughput” refer to?

  • A) The number of users connected
  • B) The actual rate of data transfer
  • C) The delay in signal transmission
  • D) The error rate of data

Answer: B) The actual rate of data transfer


10. Which of the following is not a type of telecommunication network?

  • A) PAN (Personal Area Network)
  • B) LAN (Local Area Network)
  • C) SAN (System Area Network)
  • D) TAN (Temporary Area Network)

Answer: D) TAN (Temporary Area Network)


11. What type of network uses radio signals to provide connectivity?

  • A) Wired LAN
  • B) Wi-Fi
  • C) Fiber-optic network
  • D) Ethernet

Answer: B) Wi-Fi


12. Which of the following is a key characteristic of 5G networks?

  • A) Low latency
  • B) Limited bandwidth
  • C) High power consumption
  • D) Low data rates

Answer: A) Low latency


13. What does the term “handshake” refer to in networking?

  • A) Establishing a secure connection
  • B) Negotiation between devices to establish a connection
  • C) Termination of a session
  • D) Acknowledgement of error correction

Answer: B) Negotiation between devices to establish a connection


14. Which layer of the OSI model ensures error-free delivery of data?

  • A) Transport Layer
  • B) Network Layer
  • C) Data Link Layer
  • D) Session Layer

Answer: A) Transport Layer


15. What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?

  • A) Increase the speed of data transfer
  • B) Encrypt transmitted data
  • C) Protect the network from unauthorized access
  • D) Optimize bandwidth usage

Answer: C) Protect the network from unauthorized access