Computer Networks MCQs with Answers
Practice important Computer Networks MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 11
Q381:
Which of the following NICs can be used with thick, thin, and 10Base-T Ethernet?
A. Ethernet NIC
B. Token Ring NIC
C. ATM NIC
D. FDDI NIC
Correct Answer:
A
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Q382:
NIC contains hardware to process data independently of the system ______.
A. CPU
B. GPU
C. RAM
D. HDD
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q383:
Some NICs include a separate ______ to handle processing.
A. microprocessor
B. hard drive
C. cache memory
D. bus controller
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q384:
The CPU sends instructions to the NIC to ______ data.
A. store
B. transmit
C. delete
D. compress
Correct Answer:
B
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Q385:
The NIC receives ______ on incoming data to notify the CPU.
A. interrupts
B. errors
C. signals
D. acknowledgements
Correct Answer:
A
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Q386:
How many alternatives exist for connecting NIC to the physical network?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q387:
Thin Ethernet and 10Base-T are types of ______.
A. Ethernet
B. Token Ring
C. ATM
D. FDDI
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q388:
Thick Ethernet uses ______ cable.
A. Thick coax
B. Thin coax
C. Fiber optic
D. Twisted pair
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q389:
An AUI cable connects from NIC to the ______ in thick Ethernet wiring.
A. transceiver
B. router
C. switch
D. modem
Correct Answer:
A
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Q390:
The transceiver converts digital signals from the NIC into ______ signals on the coax cable.
A. analog
B. digital
C. binary
D. encrypted
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q391:
Why are terminators required in thick Ethernet wiring?
A. To avoid signal reflectance
B. To increase speed
C. To provide power
D. To encrypt data
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q392:
What device connects multiple computers to a single transceiver?
A. Connection multiplexer
B. Hub
C. Switch
D. Router
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q393:
Thin Ethernet uses ______ coax cable.
A. thin
B. thick
C. fiber optic
D. twisted pair
Correct Answer:
A
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Q394:
The NIC in thin Ethernet connects ______ to the network medium.
A. directly
B. via transceiver
C. via multiplexer
D. via hub
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q395:
Which connector is used on thin Ethernet NICs for coax cable?
A. BNC
B. USB
C. RJ45
D. HDMI
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q396:
What is a disadvantage of thin Ethernet?
A. It is unreliable because any disconnection disrupts entire network
B. It is expensive
C. It requires fiber optics
D. It cannot connect multiple devices
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q397:
LAN data speeds allow adding new computers without affecting the ______.
A. network speed
B. CPU speed
C. software performance
D. RAM speed
Correct Answer:
A
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Q398:
In thick Ethernet wiring, the AUI cable carries the digital signal from NIC to the ______.
A. transceiver
B. switch
C. router
D. hub
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q399:
The transceiver in thick Ethernet wiring generates an ______ signal on the coax cable.
A. analog
B. digital
C. binary
D. pulse
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q400:
The connection multiplexer connects multiple computers to a ______.
A. single transceiver
B. multiple NICs
C. network switch
D. router
Correct Answer:
A