Computing Networks Quiz

What is the primary function of a Computing Network?

• To run a single program on a single device

• To connect 2 or more computing devices to send and receive information

• To store data locally on a device

• To enhance the graphical interface of a device

Which protocol is known for sending information faster but with less concern about accuracy?

• TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

• HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

• UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

• IP (Internet Protocol)

What does the term 'Bandwidth' refer to in a computing network?

• The maximum amount of data that can be stored on a network

• The physical width of the network cables

• The maximum amount of data that can be sent across a network within a certain time frame

• The number of devices connected to a network

Which of the following best describes the World Wide Web?

• A protocol that links network devices worldwide

• A single large network that encompasses all internet activities

• A system that links pages, programs, and files using hyperlinks

• A database of all registered domain names

What is the primary purpose of redundancy in computing networks?

• To increase the speed of data transfer

• To act as a fail-safe in case one part fails

• To reduce the cost of network construction

• To simplify network protocols

Which type of computing involves solving operations one at a time in a sequential order?

• Parallel computing

• Distributed computing

• Sequential computing

• Speedup computing

What is the main advantage of parallel computing over sequential computing?

• It is less expensive to maintain

• It uses fewer resources

• It divides a problem into smaller parts that are solved simultaneously

• It relies on a single device

What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in a computing network?

• The total number of computers in the network

• The maximum data transfer rate of the network

• The physical size of the network cables

• The cost of maintaining the network

How does distributed computing primarily differ from parallel computing?

• It uses operations solved in a sequential order

• It involves multiple devices to run a program

• It is only used for small scale problems

• It is less efficient than parallel computing

What is the basis for the time that sequential computing takes to complete its tasks?

• The number of steps in the process

• The speed of the internet connection

• The type of operating system used

• The efficiency of the parallel computing involved