Computer Networks Quiz

What is a computer network?

• A group of interconnected phones.

• A group of interconnected computers or devices to facilitate communication.

• A group of printers connected together.

• A collection of databases that communicate with each other.

Which of the following is a type of network based on geographical area?

• Wi-Fi Network

• LAN, MAN, WAN

• Peer-to-Peer Network

• Bluetooth Network

Which of the following best describes a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• It covers a larger geographical area and connects multiple cities.

• It is privately owned and covers a small geographical area, such as a home or office.

• It connects computers across countries and continents.

• It is used for connecting mobile phones.

What is one of the main advantages of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• It covers a very large area, such as multiple countries.

• It transmits data at a very fast rate due to the limited number of computers connected.

• It is more expensive than a Metropolitan Area Network.

• It requires complex maintenance and setup.

What type of network is used to connect two or more cities and is larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN?

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

• PAN

Which network technology is most commonly used for Wide Area Networks (WAN)?

• Bluetooth

• Ethernet

• Telephone Network or Satellite Link

• Wi-Fi

Which of the following is true about a Peer-to-Peer architecture?

• It is designed for large networks with dedicated servers.

• All machines in the network have the same status and can communicate directly with each other.

• It requires expensive hardware for setup.

• It is mainly used for large scale Internet services like websites.

In Client-Server Architecture, which of the following is true about the server?

• The server is a computer that requests services from another computer.

• The server is responsible for serving resources to client computers.

• The server is used for browsing the Internet.

• The server only communicates with other servers.

Which of the following is the main purpose of the Internet?

• To connect two computers in the same local area.

• To store and organize large databases.

• To move computerized information (data) between computers globally.

• To encrypt communication between computers.

Who invented the World Wide Web (WWW)?

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Robert Kahn

• Vinton Cerf

• Al Gore