Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 64
Q901:
Which ISP type is most likely to provide Internet access to individual homes and businesses?
A. Access ISP
B. Tier-2 ISP
C. Tier-1 ISP
D. Core ISP
Correct Answer:
A
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Q902:
What is an example of an access ISP?
A. A cable company
B. A tier-1 ISP
C. A cloud service provider
D. A large corporation offering global connectivity
Correct Answer:
A
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Q903:
What is the primary function of tier-1 ISPs in the Internet hierarchy?
A. To act as the backbone of the Internet
B. To provide regional connectivity
C. To offer local Internet access
D. To serve end systems
Correct Answer:
B
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Q904:
Which network components are at the core of the Internet?
A. Tier-1 and tier-2 ISPs
B. Tier-3 ISPs
C. Access points
D. Cell towers
Correct Answer:
A
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Q905:
What distinguishes tier-2 ISPs from tier-1 ISPs?
A. Their regional scope and less potent capabilities
B. Their high-speed, high-capacity WANs
C. Their role in providing access to individual homes
D. Their responsibility for maintaining the backbone network
Correct Answer:
A
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Q906:
What is the common name for a network provided by an access ISP?
A. An intranet
B. A tier-1 network
C. A hot spot
D. A cellular network
Correct Answer:
A
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Q907:
How do access points provide Internet access to end systems?
A. By connecting to an access ISP through wireless technology
B. By directly connecting to a tier-1 ISP via cables
C. By managing their own backbone networks
D. By acting as tier-2 ISPs
Correct Answer:
A
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Q908:
What type of network coverage is similar to hot spots in the cellular telephone industry?
A. Cells
B. Backbones
C. Tiers
D. Zones
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 65
Q909:
What does an IP address uniquely identify in the Internet?
A. A computer
B. A network router
C. A domain name
D. A network switch
Correct Answer:
A
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Q910:
What is the current bit-length of IP addresses being used to provide a larger set of addresses?
A. 32 bits
B. 64 bits
C. 128 bits
D. 256 bits
Correct Answer:
C
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Q911:
Who awards blocks of IP addresses to ISPs?
A. ICANN
B. IEEE
C. IETF
D. ITU
Correct Answer:
A
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Q912:
What is the purpose of converting an IP address to dotted decimal notation?
A. To make it human-readable
B. To increase security
C. To reduce address space
D. To improve network speed
Correct Answer:
A
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Q913:
What is the dotted decimal notation of the IP address with the bit pattern 00010001.00001100.00011001?
A. 17.12.25
B. 192.207.177.133
C. 5.2
D. 255.255.255.0
Correct Answer:
A
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Q914:
What is a domain name in Internet addressing?
A. A mnemonic name assigned to a domain
B. A numeric IP address
C. A router address
D. A server identifier
Correct Answer:
A
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Q915:
What suffix indicates a domain is educational?
A. .edu
B. .com
C. .org
D. .net
Correct Answer:
A
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Q916:
Which type of TLD is used for specific countries?
A. Country-code TLDs
B. Generic TLDs
C. Subdomain TLDs
D. Regional TLDs
Correct Answer:
A
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Q917:
What is an example of a country-code TLD?
A. .au
B. .com
C. .org
D. .info
Correct Answer:
A
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Q918:
What are subdomains used for in domain names?
A. To organize names within a domain
B. To increase the IP address length
C. To convert IP addresses to mnemonic names
D. To assign IP addresses to domains
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 65
Q919:
How are IP addresses and domain names related?
A. Domain names are translated into IP addresses for Internet communication
B. IP addresses are used to register domain names
C. Domain names are converted into binary IP addresses for DNS lookups
D. IP addresses are mapped to physical locations
Correct Answer:
B
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Q920:
What is the process of translating a mnemonic domain name into an IP address called?
A. DNS lookup
B. IP lookup
C. Domain registration
D. Address resolution
Correct Answer:
A