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Computer Networks MCQs with Answers

Practice important Computer Networks MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q181: Byte stuffing is an example of ________.
  • A: Data encryption
  • B: Data transmission
  • C: Data stuffing
  • D: Error correction
View Answer
C

Q182: Transmission errors are often caused by __________.
  • A: cloud storage
  • B: interference or power surges
  • C: network speed
  • D: user input
View Answer
B

Q183: In CRC, data is interpreted as a __________.
  • A: packet
  • B: stream
  • C: polynomial
  • D: table
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C

Q184: _________ and XOR are used in hardware implementation of CRC.
  • A: CPU
  • B: Shift register
  • C: Accumulator
  • D: Timer
View Answer
B

Q185: A major drawback of parity checking is its inability to detect ________.
  • A: any errors
  • B: multiple errors
  • C: even-bit errors
  • D: false bits
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C

Q186: What operation moves all bits one position to the left?
  • A: Rotate
  • B: Shift
  • C: Increment
  • D: Swap
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B

Q187: What does a shift register do in CRC hardware?
  • A: Encrypts data
  • B: Stores data temporarily
  • C: Shifts data bits
  • D: Multiplies bits
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C

Q188: What is the purpose of the XOR units in CRC computation?
  • A: To store data
  • B: To compress data
  • C: To perform division
  • D: To combine bits logically
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D

Q189: In CRC hardware, what is the initial value of the registers?
  • A: All 1s
  • B: All 0s
  • C: Random values
  • D: Alternating bits
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B

Q190: How many shift registers are used in the 16-bit CRC hardware example?
  • A: 2
  • B: 3
  • C: 4
  • D: 5
View Answer
B

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