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Computer Networks MCQs with Answers

Practice important Computer Networks MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q481: Each segment in a bridge network needs ______.
  • A: two bridges
  • B: one bridge
  • C: two routers
  • D: one switch
View Answer
B

Q482: What problem occurs if bridges form a cycle?
  • A: Bridges break down
  • B: Signal distortion
  • C: Infinite broadcast copies
  • D: Error frames sent endlessly
View Answer
C

Q483: Broadcast frames in a cycle network result in ______.
  • A: data loss
  • B: infinite loop
  • C: frame correction
  • D: frame deletion
View Answer
B

Q484: What algorithm do bridges use to prevent broadcast cycles?
  • A: Tree Sort
  • B: Bridge Protocol Labeling
  • C: Spanning Path Finder
  • D: Distributed Spanning Tree
View Answer
D

Q485: In DST, bridges ______.
  • A: reboot when overloaded
  • B: automatically configure which ones will forward broadcast frames
  • C: use static addresses only
  • D: ignore broadcast frames
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B

Q486: DST helps in ______.
  • A: slowing the network
  • B: speeding up all routers
  • C: preventing infinite loop of broadcast frames
  • D: enhancing multicast performance
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C

Q487: Bridges in steady state forward frames only when ______.
  • A: they originate from same segment
  • B: they are unicast
  • C: they are destined to another segment
  • D: they are from routers
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C

Q488: If a destination is not in bridge's list during startup, the bridge ______.
  • A: stores the frame
  • B: blocks the frame
  • C: sends it to router
  • D: forwards it to the other segment
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D

Q489: Bridges work at the ______ layer of the OSI model.
  • A: Physical
  • B: Data link
  • C: Network
  • D: Transport
View Answer
B

Q490: The primary task of a bridge is ______.
  • A: Address resolution
  • B: Routing
  • C: Frame filtering
  • D: Signal modulation
View Answer
C

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