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Computer Network MCQ – Questions and Answers – Part 2

Networking MCQs questions with answers to prepare for exams, tests, and certifications. These questions are taken from a real written exam and some parts are taken from an interview. So you will find questions on CCNA, TCP/IP, Protocols, IP addressing issues, OSI model, and more. This MCQ will easily prepare anyone to pass their exam.
 

1. Which of the following is not a type of computer network?

A Local Area Network (LAN)

B Personal Area Network (PAN)

C Remote Area Network (RAN)

D Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

C
There is 5 types of Computer Networks: LAN, MAN, PAN, WAN, CAN but RAN is not a type of computer network.

 

 

2. Which of the following is a twisted pair cable?

A Coaxial cable

B Shielded twisted pair (STP)

C Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

D Both B and C are true.

D
STP and UTP are types of twisted pair cables which are mainly used in all networks.
 

3. What is the full form of NIC?

A Net Interface Card

B Network Interface Card

C Network Interface Connection

D New Internet Connection

B
NIC is a network interface card used to connect a computer to a network.

 

 

4. IPX / SPX is used in ______________ ?

A Novell’s NetWare network

B Mac – Macintosh

C Apple

D Microsoft

A
IPX / SPX (Internet Packet Exchanger / Sequenced Package Exchanger) is used in the Novell NetWare network.

 

 

5. TCP / IP is also known as _______?

A OSI model

B TCP model

C DOD model

D Network model

C
The TCP / IP model is also called the DOD model. The Department of Defense (DOD) created TCP / IP to ensure and preserve data integrity. The DoD model is a condensed version of the OSI model and has only four layers.

 

 

6. The Star topology is based on a central device called ______?

A HUB

B Switch

C Both A and B are true.

D None of the above

C

HUB and Switch are used in Star networks.

 

 

7. The Switch is a device of the _________ of the OSI model.

A Network layer

B Data link layer

C Application layer

D Session layer

B
Switch operates in the second layer of the OSI model.

 

 

8. HUB is a _________ device?

A Unicast

B Multicast

C Broadcast

D None of the above

C
Hub is a broadcast device.

 

 

9. Switch is a _________ device?

A Unicast

B Multicast

C Broadcast

D None of the above

A
Switch is a Unicast device because the Switch has memory to store the MAC address.

 

 

10. What type of cable is used to connect similar devices?

A Straight cable

B Crossover cable

C Serial cable

D All the answers are true

B
UTP crossover cable is used to connect similar devices such as:

  • HUB <=> HUB
  • PC <=> PC
  • Switch <=> Switch

 

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