Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 19
Q201:
Which of the following is NOT a form of network media?
A. Copper cable
B. Fiber-optic cable
C. Wireless transmission
D. Radio frequency
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 19
Q202:
Fill in the blank: Goodput is the measure of usable data transferred minus ________.
A. traffic overhead
B. data corruption
C. latency
D. bandwidth
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q203:
What do Network Interface Cards (NICs) connect a device to?
A. A network
B. Another device
C. A wireless network
D. A printer
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q204:
Fill in the blank: Wireless connections use ________ to transmit signals.
A. microwave transmissions
B. electrical pulses
C. light
D. radio waves
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q205:
What is the key difference between bandwidth and throughput?
A. Bandwidth is the capacity to carry data; throughput is the actual transfer of data
B. Bandwidth is the actual transfer of data; throughput is the capacity to carry data
C. Throughput measures latency; bandwidth measures speed
D. There is no difference
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 19
Q206:
Fill in the blank: The term ________ refers to the amount of time for data to travel from one point to another.
A. latency
B. bandwidth
C. throughput
D. goodput
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q207:
What is the primary use of Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cabling in networking?
A. Connecting network hosts to intermediate devices
B. Providing high-speed internet access
C. Connecting fiber-optic cables
D. Shielding against electromagnetic interference
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q208:
Fill in the blank: Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cabling provides better noise protection than ________.
A. Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP)
B. Coaxial cables
C. Fiber-optic cables
D. Wireless media
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q209:
Which of the following is a component of coaxial cable?
A. Inner copper conductor
B. Shielded fiber-optic strand
C. Unshielded twisted pair of wires
D. Plastic insulation without shielding
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q210:
Fill in the blank: Fiber-optic cables transmit data using ________ impulses.
A. electrical light
B. thermal
C. chemical
D. magnetic
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q211:
What is the benefit of using fiber-optic cabling over copper wires?
A. Fiber-optic cabling offers higher bandwidth and longer distance transmission
B. Coaxial cabling provides better shielding than fiber-optic
C. UTP cables are less expensive than fiber-optic
D. All options are equally effective in data transmission
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q212:
Fill in the blank: Coaxial cable consists of a copper conductor, plastic insulation, a woven copper braid, and a ________.
A. cable jacket
B. data connector
C. metallic foil
D. signal repeater
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 20
Q213:
What type of cable is known for its ability to transmit data over long distances and at high bandwidths?
A. Optical fiber cable
B. Coaxial cable
C. Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable
D. Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cable
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q214:
Fill in the blank: The outer layer of coaxial cable serves as a ________ for the inner conductor.
A. shield
B. heat sink
C. signal repeater
D. data amplifier
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q215:
What is the primary function of the plastic insulation in coaxial cable?
A. To protect the inner conductor from physical damage
B. To shield against electromagnetic interference
C. To transmit light impulses
D. To connect to fiber-optic cables
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q216:
Fill in the blank: In fiber-optic cabling, the light impulses travel through _________.
A. a flexible, thin glass strand
B. an electrical wire
C. a copper conductor
D. a plastic sheath
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q217:
What type of network media is typically used for backbone cabling in enterprise networks?
A. Fiber-optic cabling
B. Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cables
C. Coaxial cables
D. Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cables
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q218:
Fill in the blank: Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) is used to provide ________ services to homes and small businesses.
A. high-speed broadband
B. temporary internet
C. high-capacity storage
D. long-distance telephony
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 21
Q219:
What is the primary responsibility of the data link layer?
A. Exchange frames between nodes
B. Package data into segments
C. Control media access
D. Provide end-to-end error correction
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 21
Q220:
Fill in the blank: The data link layer packages Layer 3 packets into data units called ________.
A. frames
B. segments
C. packets
D. datagrams
Correct Answer:
A