Computer Networks MCQs with Answers
Practice important Computer Networks MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q51: In early days, what was the main reason for resource sharing?
- A: Sharing files
- B: Sharing internet
- C: Sharing peripheral devices
- D: Sharing computational power
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D
Q52: Why couldn’t all scientists get their own computer in the early days?
- A: There were no computers
- B: Computers were not allowed
- C: Computers were too expensive
- D: Government restricted it
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C
Q53: What does ARPA stand for?
- A: Advanced Routing Protocol Agency
- B: Automated Resource Planning Agency
- C: Advanced Research Project Agency
- D: Automatic Remote Processing Agency
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C
Q54: What approach did ARPA use for networking?
- A: Circuit switching and routing
- B: Packet switching and internetworking
- C: Fiber optic and TCP/IP
- D: Manual networking and cables
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B
Q55: What was the first network established by ARPA?
- A: NetOne
- B: ARPA System
- C: ARPA Online
- D: ARPANET
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D
Q56: Internet emerged in which decade due to ARPA research?
- A: 1950s
- B: 1960s
- C: 1970s
- D: 1980s
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C
Q57: In the log scale graph, the values on Y-axis represent:
- A: Power of 10
- B: Power of 2
- C: Number of nodes
- D: Internet speed
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A
Q58: What does exponential growth of the internet mean?
- A: Fixed increase over time
- B: Decrease over time
- C: Double or more growth periodically
- D: Linear growth
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C
Q59: Internet growth doubled approximately every __________.
- A: 2 years
- B: 1 month
- C: 9 to 12 months
- D: 5 years
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C
Q60: In early days, how was the number of computers in a network counted?
- A: Using AI
- B: Manually
- C: Via sensors
- D: Through software
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B