Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 61
Q861:
In a typical residential WiFi network connected to the Internet, what does the term "gateway" often refer to?
A. Both the network’s access point (AP) and the router connected to it
B. Only the router
C. Only the AP
D. A special device for forwarding messages between networks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 61
Q862:
What is a forwarding table used for in a router?
A. It contains the router’s knowledge about the direction in which messages should be sent based on destination addresses
B. It stores the router’s local address
C. It provides a list of all connected networks
D. It manages signal amplification and quality
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 61
Q863:
How does a switch differ from a bridge?
A. A switch connects several buses, while a bridge connects only two buses
B. A switch amplifies signals, while a bridge does not
C. A switch only passes signals without considering destination addresses, while a bridge forwards messages based on destination addresses
D. A switch routes messages between networks, while a bridge connects devices on the same network
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 61
Q864:
What is the purpose of an internet-wide addressing system?
A. To assign unique addresses to devices in an internet and guide the forwarding of messages
B. To amplify signals in a network
C. To connect multiple networks as spokes on a wheel
D. To manage local network addressing only
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 61
Q865:
How does the forwarding process work when a machine in one network wants to send a message to another network?
A. The message is sent to the AP, then to the router, and forwarded through the network to its destination
B. The message is directly sent to the destination without routing
C. The message is amplified by the router and sent to the destination
D. The message is broadcasted to all devices in the destination network
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 61
Q866:
What is a key feature of the repeater in network connections?
A. It passes signals back and forth between networks without considering the meaning of the signals
B. It routes messages based on destination addresses
C. It connects multiple buses as spokes on a wheel
D. It forwards messages to the appropriate devices only
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q867:
What is the main purpose of inter-process communication?
A. To coordinate actions and perform designated tasks between processes
B. To enhance network security
C. To increase the speed of network connections
D. To improve hardware performance
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q868:
In the client/server model, which role does the server play?
A. It satisfies requests made by clients
B. It makes requests of other processes
C. It communicates with other servers
D. It performs background tasks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q869:
In a network with a high-quality printer available to all machines, what role does the printer play?
A. Server
B. Client
C. Peer
D. Swarm
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q870:
What is the primary role of a file server in a network?
A. It contains and provides access to records stored on a magnetic disk
B. It makes requests for files
C. It prints documents
D. It handles network traffic
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q871:
What distinguishes the peer-to-peer (P2P) model from the client/server model?
A. In P2P, processes provide and receive services from each other, whereas in client/server, one process provides service to many others
B. In P2P, one server handles all requests, whereas in client/server, each peer serves a unique function
C. In P2P, the server role is temporary, whereas in client/server, the server role is permanent
D. In P2P, clients do not interact with each other, while in client/server, they do
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 62
Q872:
Which model is commonly used for file distribution via the Internet, such as music recordings and motion pictures?
A. Peer-to-peer (P2P) model
B. Client/server model
C. Swarm model
D. Internet model
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q873:
Why is the peer-to-peer (P2P) model often preferred over the client/server model for file sharing?
A. It distributes the service task over many peers rather than concentrating it at one server
B. It centralizes the distribution task at one server
C. It improves network security
D. It simplifies copyright enforcement
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q874:
What does the term "swarm" refer to in the context of file distribution?
A. A collection of peers participating in file distribution
B. A central server that manages file distribution
C. A set of network protocols used for file sharing
D. A temporary file storage system
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q875:
How does the lack of a central server in the P2P model impact legal enforcement of copyright laws?
A. It makes legal efforts more difficult because there is no central server to target
B. It simplifies legal enforcement by providing a single target
C. It has no impact on legal enforcement
D. It makes it easier to prove copyright infringement
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q876:
What is a key characteristic of processes in the peer-to-peer (P2P) model?
A. They execute on a temporary basis and may provide and receive services from each other
B. They always act as servers providing continuous service
C. They are always clients making continuous requests
D. They must maintain permanent connections to each other
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q877:
What is a common misconception about the term "peer-to-peer network"?
A. It refers to a system where processes communicate using the peer-to-peer model, not a property of the network
B. It indicates a network where only peers are connected
C. It implies that all communication is done by servers
D. It describes a network where all devices act as clients
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 62
Q878:
In the context of the peer-to-peer (P2P) model, what does it mean to communicate by means of the peer-to-peer model?
A. It means processes communicate using the P2P model rather than the client/server model over the same network
B. It means the network itself is a peer-to-peer network
C. It means only clients communicate with each other
D. It means all processes use the client/server model for communication
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 63
Q879:
What does a distributed system consist of?
A. Software units that execute as processes on different computers
B. Single software running on one computer
C. Multiple servers handling one application
D. Independent applications without any connectivity
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 63
Q880:
What is a common benefit of cluster computing?
A. Higher reliability and lower maintenance costs
B. Higher cost and lower reliability
C. Increased complexity and higher maintenance cost
D. Decreased performance and efficiency
Correct Answer:
A