Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q921: What are name servers used for in the Internet?
- A: To provide address translation services for domain names
- B: To register new domains
- C: To maintain physical Internet infrastructure
- D: To manage network security
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A
Q922: Which model is used for organizations that do not have resources to maintain their own name server?
- A: Contracting with an access ISP
- B: Establishing an independent name server
- C: Using a tier-1 ISP
- D: Joining a domain name system consortium
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A
Q923: How are domain names represented in the domain name system (DNS)?
- A: As entries in name servers
- B: As physical addresses on the network
- C: As unique network protocols
- D: As hardware identifiers
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A
Q924: What is an example of a domain name extended with subdomains?
- A: overthruster.propulsion.yoyodyne.com
- B: yoyodyne.com
- C: google.com
- D: marquette.edu
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A
Q925: What is the benefit of using mnemonic domain names over IP addresses?
- A: They are easier for humans to remember
- B: They are more secure
- C: They provide faster network access
- D: They use less bandwidth
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A
Q926: What happens if a domain is not registered with ICANN?
- A: It cannot be used as a mnemonic address on the Internet
- B: It will automatically be assigned a default IP address
- C: It can only be used for local intranets
- D: It will be redirected to a tier-1 ISP
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B
Q927: Which protocol was used for transferring files across the network in the early days of the Internet?
- A: FTP
- B: HTTP
- C: NNTP
- D: SSH
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A
Q928: What protocol is primarily used by web servers and browsers for communication today?
- A: FTP
- B: NNTP
- C: HTTP
- D: SSH
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C
Q929: What is the main function of the Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP)?
- A: Transferring files
- B: Accessing remote computers
- C: Handling email
- D: Usenet newsgroups
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D
Q930: Which protocol is used for secure remote access to another computer?
- A: FTP
- B: NNTP
- C: SSH
- D: HTTP
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C