Computer Networks MCQs with Answers
Practice important Computer Networks MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q321: What is the purpose of a hardware address in a LAN?
- A: To format data
- B: To identify the destination computer
- C: To send broadcast messages
- D: To compress data
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B
Q322: How does the sending computer identify the type of data carried in a frame?
- A: By using a software tag
- B: By analyzing the packet header
- C: By checking the network configuration
- D: By including it in the frame
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D
Q323: What kind of address is assigned to each station on a LAN?
- A: Email address
- B: IP address
- C: Hardware address
- D: Subnet mask
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C
Q324: In which component are hardware addresses added to outgoing frames?
- A: Operating System
- B: Router
- C: LAN Interface
- D: Firewall
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C
Q325: What does the LAN interface use to transfer frame data to and from memory?
- A: BIOS
- B: DMA
- C: Cache
- D: Buffer
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B
Q326: Which of the following categories ensures permanent physical address assigned by the manufacturer?
- A: Dynamic
- B: Configurable
- C: Static
- D: Manual
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C
Q327: What is used to deliver a message to all stations in a LAN?
- A: Routing address
- B: Subnet address
- C: Broadcast address
- D: Domain address
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C
Q328: What ensures that only the specified station receives a transmitted frame?
- A: Network cable type
- B: Hardware address
- C: Encryption
- D: Firewall
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B
Q329: What size can a hardware address be?
- A: 1 to 2 bytes
- B: 2 to 4 bytes
- C: 1 to 6 bytes
- D: 4 to 8 bytes
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C
Q330: Who is responsible for ensuring unique addresses in the static assignment category?
- A: End user
- B: Administrator
- C: Hardware manufacturer
- D: Software vendor
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C