CS315 Final Exam (Part 1)

Which network topology uses a continuous cable to which all devices are attached, and data travels in both directions?

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

• Tree

Which of the following is an example of a PAN (Personal Area Network)?

• Home Wi-Fi network

• The Internet

• Bluetooth

• Local library network

What is the primary purpose of a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)?

• To connect devices within a home or office building.

• To provide internet access to a large city.

• To connect multiple LANs within a city.

• To create a secure network for remote workers.

In which network topology does each device connect to a central hub or switch?

• Bus

• Star

• Ring

• Mesh

You have a file that is 2 gigabytes (GB) in size, and you need to convert it to megabytes (MB). What is the equivalent size of this file in megabytes (MB)?

• 20 MB

• 2,000 MB

• 200 MB

• 2,048 MB

You need to set up a network for a small home office with only two computers. Which network topology would be the most cost-effective and efficient choice?

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

• Mesh

Maria is discussing computer networks in her IT class. She mentions, 'Computer networks can be as small as two devices or as large as the global internet.' What aspect of computer networks is Maria highlighting?

• The requirement for advanced networking equipment.

• The need for constant monitoring and maintenance.

• The scalability of computer networks.

• The speed of data transmission.

You have recently installed a new hard drive in your computer but forgot to partition it during the installation process. Where can you go to check and manage the partitions on your hard drive?

• Control Panel

• Disk Management

• System Preferences

• Task Manager

You want to connect your home computer to your office computer securely over the internet. Which technology would you most likely use?

• LAN

• MAN

• VPN

• SAN

Tom is trying to understand the concept of a computer network better. He asks, 'Is the internet the same as a computer network?' What would you tell Tom?

• Yes, the internet and computer networks are synonymous terms.

• No, the internet is a specific type of computer network that spans the globe.

• Computer networks are only used for gaming, while the internet is for everything else.

• The terms 'internet' and 'computer network' have different meanings in different regions.