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Computer Networks MCQs with Answers

Practice important Computer Networks MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q201: In direct point-to-point networks, how many new connections are needed to add one computer?
  • A: 1
  • B: N
  • C: (N-1)^2
  • D: N-1
View Answer
D

Q202: LAN technology allows ______ to take turns using the shared medium.
  • A: Only one device
  • B: Multiple devices
  • C: Only routers
  • D: Printers only
View Answer
B

Q203: CRC is used in ________ to detect errors.
  • A: Disk drives
  • B: Frame formats
  • C: Bus topologies
  • D: Routers
View Answer
B

Q204: Each bit in CRC hardware is processed using a ________.
  • A: Divider
  • B: Register
  • C: XOR and shift operation
  • D: Multiplexer
View Answer
C

Q205: Which of the following best describes CRC?
  • A: Error correction method
  • B: Error detection method
  • C: Compression technique
  • D: Coding format
View Answer
B

Q206: When all 16 bits are shifted in CRC hardware, the CRC is found in ________.
  • A: XOR units
  • B: Frame headers
  • C: Registers
  • D: Transmitted data
View Answer
C

Q207: CRC is better than checksum in detecting ________.
  • A: Parity faults
  • B: Bit stuffing
  • C: Multiple-bit burst errors
  • D: Single-bit faults
View Answer
C

Q208: The frame format includes CRC for ______.
  • A: Error correction
  • B: Error detection
  • C: Data duplication
  • D: Header compression
View Answer
B

Q209: Early networks used ______ communication for each channel.
  • A: Point-to-point
  • B: Bus
  • C: Star
  • D: Ring
View Answer
A

Q210: To enable CRC, the shift register must be ________ before input.
  • A: Set to 1
  • B: Rotated
  • C: Initialized to 0
  • D: Flushed
View Answer
C

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