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Computer Networks MCQs with Answers

Practice important Computer Networks MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q381: Which of the following NICs can be used with thick, thin, and 10Base-T Ethernet?
  • A: Ethernet NIC
  • B: Token Ring NIC
  • C: ATM NIC
  • D: FDDI NIC
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A

Q382: NIC contains hardware to process data independently of the system ______.
  • A: CPU
  • B: GPU
  • C: RAM
  • D: HDD
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A

Q383: Some NICs include a separate ______ to handle processing.
  • A: microprocessor
  • B: hard drive
  • C: cache memory
  • D: bus controller
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A

Q384: The CPU sends instructions to the NIC to ______ data.
  • A: store
  • B: transmit
  • C: delete
  • D: compress
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B

Q385: The NIC receives ______ on incoming data to notify the CPU.
  • A: interrupts
  • B: errors
  • C: signals
  • D: acknowledgements
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A

Q386: How many alternatives exist for connecting NIC to the physical network?
  • A: One
  • B: Two
  • C: Three
  • D: Four
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B

Q387: Thin Ethernet and 10Base-T are types of ______.
  • A: Ethernet
  • B: Token Ring
  • C: ATM
  • D: FDDI
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A

Q388: Thick Ethernet uses ______ cable.
  • A: Thick coax
  • B: Thin coax
  • C: Fiber optic
  • D: Twisted pair
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A

Q389: An AUI cable connects from NIC to the ______ in thick Ethernet wiring.
  • A: transceiver
  • B: router
  • C: switch
  • D: modem
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A

Q390: The transceiver converts digital signals from the NIC into ______ signals on the coax cable.
  • A: analog
  • B: digital
  • C: binary
  • D: encrypted
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A

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