Computer Networks MCQs with Answers
Practice important Computer Networks MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q41: The role of routers in the Internet is to:
- A: Connect only phones
- B: Connect switches only
- C: Pass traffic between networks
- D: Filter spam
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C
Q42: What is the key advantage of understanding concepts over hardware in networks?
- A: Buying better parts
- B: Speeding up internet
- C: Learning broadly
- D: Understanding analogies
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D
Q43: Networks are used in which of the following areas?
- A: Only IT
- B: Education only
- C: Business only
- D: All of the above
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D
Q44: What should be learned alongside network concepts?
- A: Programming
- B: Terminology
- C: Binary math
- D: Power usage
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B
Q45: Internet is a type of ______ network.
- A: LAN
- B: WAN
- C: PAN
- D: MAN
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B
Q46: Which topology connects devices in a closed loop?
- A: Bus
- B: Star
- C: Ring
- D: Tree
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C
Q47: What was one of the primary motivations towards networking?
- A: Cost reduction
- B: Faster computation
- C: Resource sharing
- D: Enhanced security
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C
Q48: What does resource sharing in networking refer to?
- A: Buying new hardware
- B: Connecting to the internet
- C: Sharing available resources among users
- D: Using only wireless connections
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C
Q49: What is the main goal of resource sharing?
- A: To allow software installation
- B: To make all programs and data available to anyone in the network
- C: To backup data online
- D: To provide physical security to devices
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B
Q50: Which device is commonly shared among office workers due to high cost?
- A: Monitor
- B: Mouse
- C: Printer
- D: Scanner
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C