Data Communication MCQs with Answers
Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 11
Q121:
What does network classification depend on?
A. Size
B. Geographical Coverage
C. Ownership
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q122:
Which of the following is a type of network?
A. Local Area Network (LAN)
B. Wide Area Network (WAN)
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 11
Q123:
A Local Area Network (LAN) typically covers _______.
A. A small geographical area
B. A large geographical area
C. An entire country
D. The entire internet
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q124:
Wide Area Networks (WANs) are used for _______.
A. Connecting small devices
B. Large geographical coverage
C. Personal use
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q125:
Which type of network is most suitable for an office building?
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. MAN
D. PAN
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q126:
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a network that covers a large geographical area and connects multiple smaller networks.
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. PAN
D. MAN
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q127:
Which network type is commonly used in homes and small offices?
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q128:
Ownership in network classification refers to _______.
A. Private ownership
B. Public ownership
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 12
Q129:
What does a Local Area Network (LAN) typically connect?
A. Hosts within a single office
B. Devices across multiple countries
C. Servers globally
D. A city-wide network
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 12
Q130:
Fill in the blank: A LAN can be as simple as _______.
A. Two PCs and a printer
B. A large-scale international network
C. Multiple routers
D. Satellite networks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 12
Q131:
Which of the following is NOT true about LANs?
A. They are privately owned
B. They connect devices in a building
C. They span entire countries
D. They can be used in home offices
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 12
Q132:
A Wide Area Network (WAN) spans _______.
A. A small office
B. A single building
C. A town, state, or country
D. Only home networks
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 12
Q133:
What is the role of communication companies in WANs?
A. Provide hardware
B. Operate and run the network
C. Maintain host addresses
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 12
Q134:
Which of these is a type of WAN?
A. Point-to-Point WAN
B. Switched WAN
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 12
Q135:
Fill in the blank: WANs are normally created and run by _______.
A. IT teams
B. Communication companies
C. End users
D. Local vendors
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 12
Q136:
What does a switched WAN use to connect devices?
A. Satellites
B. Telephone lines
C. Fiber optic cables
D. Switches and routers
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 12
Q137:
What is a host address in the context of LANs?
A. A specific identifier for a device
B. A geographical location
C. An internet protocol
D. A network cable
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 12
Q138:
Fill in the blank: A _______ is an example of an internetwork.
A. A local printer
B. A standalone PC
C. A network connecting routers
D. A desktop computer
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q139:
What does WAN stand for in networking?
A. Wide Access Network
B. Wide Area Network
C. Wireless Access Network
D. Wireless Area Network
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q140:
A WAN can span which geographical area?
A. A building
B. A city
C. A country
D. All of these
Correct Answer:
D