Computer Networks MCQs with Answers
Practice important Computer Networks MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 44
Q1341:
PIM-DM works well for multicast sessions that are ________.
A. short-lived
B. long-lasting
C. permanent
D. static
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1342:
Multicast extensions to OSPF are known as ________.
A. MOSPF
B. DVMRP
C. PIM-CBT
D. MBONE
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1343:
Which protocol builds on OSPF and reuses many of its concepts for multicast routing?
A. MOSPF
B. CBT
C. PIM-DM
D. DVMRP
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1344:
In client-server interaction, the passive program waiting for contact is called the ________.
A. server
B. client
C. router
D. switch
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1345:
The active program that initiates communication in client-server interaction is called the ________.
A. client
B. server
C. middleware
D. router
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1346:
Which characteristic describes a client?
A. It is invoked directly by the user
B. It executes forever
C. It is dedicated to provide one service
D. It waits for client contact
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1347:
Which characteristic describes a server?
A. It can handle multiple remote clients simultaneously
B. It is invoked directly by the user
C. It can perform other computations
D. It contacts one server at a time
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1348:
Servers are usually invoked automatically when the system ________.
A. boots
B. shuts down
C. restarts
D. updates
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1349:
Client-server applications use a ________ protocol to communicate over a network.
A. transport
B. network
C. data
D. link
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1350:
Fill in the blank: DVMRP performs ________ multicast and uses IP-in-IP encapsulation.
A. local
B. global
C. multicast
D. unicast
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1351:
Fill in the blank: In CBT, routers send a message toward the ________ when a user joins a multicast group.
A. core
B. member
C. interface
D. router
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1352:
Fill in the blank: PIM-SM does not depend on any particular ________ routing protocol.
A. unicast
B. multicast
C. broadcast
D. anycast
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1353:
Fill in the blank: MOSPF is a multicast extension to the ________ protocol.
A. OSPF
B. TCP
C. UDP
D. IP
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1354:
Fill in the blank: The passive program in client-server interaction is called the ________.
A. server
B. client
C. host
D. router
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1355:
Fill in the blank: Servers need a ________ computer and operating system.
A. powerful
B. simple
C. old
D. lightweight
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1356:
Fill in the blank: Servers accept requests from arbitrary ________.
A. clients
B. servers
C. users
D. routers
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1357:
Fill in the blank: In PIM-DM, routers without members send back a ________ message to stop packet flow.
A. Prune
B. Join
C. Leave
D. Ack
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q1358:
Fill in the blank: Client-server interaction involves one application starting actively, and the other waiting ________.
A. passively
B. dynamically
C. actively
D. passively
Correct Answer:
A