Computer Networks Quiz

What is a computer network?

• One computer connected to the Internet

• Two or more computers connected together

• A system that only connects wireless devices

• A single computer and its peripherals

What is a key feature of a Peer-to-Peer network?

• One central server controls all data

• All computers are connected through buses and have equal status

• Only wireless connections are allowed

• It is more secure than other network types

Which of the following best describes a LAN?

• A network where all devices are geographically far apart

• A private network connecting computers over a small geographic area

• A network that connects computers through satellite links

• A network that is not secure

Which network is less secure, LAN or WAN?

• LAN

• WAN

• Both are equally secure

• Neither of them is secure

What is the primary role of a router in a computer network?

• Storing data for other computers

• Directing the traffic of data between networks and around the Internet

• Providing email services

• Authenticating users when they log on

Which device stores data and allows other computers to access it?

• Client

• Router

• Server

• Hub

What protocol do computers use to exchange data on the Internet?

• HTTP

• FTP

• TCP/IP

• DNS

Which of the following is an advantage of the STAR topology?

• If one computer fails, the others are unaffected

• Easy to install but hard to troubleshoot

• If the central hub fails, the network continues to work

• It is the cheapest topology to implement

What is a major disadvantage of the RING topology?

• It is difficult to install

• If one computer goes down, all data flow is disrupted

• It is the most expensive topology

• It requires high maintenance

Which network topology handles failures very well and creates high redundancy?

• Star

• Ring

• Mesh

• Bus