Network Basics Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of a star topology?

• All devices are connected to a single central hub.

• Each device is connected to two other devices, forming a ring.

• All devices are connected to a single backbone cable.

• Devices are connected in a mesh pattern.

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Area Network

• Wired Area Network

• Web Area Network

Which of the following is a primary function of DNS?

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To host websites

• To route data packets

• To provide internet access

What is the main purpose of web hosting?

• To store and serve website files

• To provide internet access

• To translate domain names

• To route data packets

Which device is primarily used to connect multiple devices within a LAN?

• Router

• Switch

• Modem

• Firewall

In a bus topology, what happens if the main cable fails?

• Only the connected device fails

• The entire network fails

• The network continues to operate normally

• Only the central hub fails

Which of the following is true about a LAN?

• It covers a large geographical area

• It is typically confined to a single building or site

• It requires satellite communication

• It is slower than a WAN

What does a DNS server do when it receives a query for a domain name it does not know?

• It drops the query

• It forwards the query to another DNS server

• It returns an error message

• It translates the domain name to a random IP address

Which of the following is NOT a type of web hosting?

• Shared hosting

• Dedicated hosting

• Cloud hosting

• DNS hosting

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

• To connect multiple networks and route data between them

• To connect devices within a single network

• To translate domain names

• To provide internet access