Computer Networks Quiz

What is a computer network?

• A single computer system

• A collection of interconnected devices

• A standalone printer

• A type of software application

Which of the following is a benefit of a computer network?

• Increased hardware costs

• Resource sharing

• Reduced data exchange

• Limited internet access

What type of communication protocols do networks use to transmit data?

• HTTP/HTTPS

• SMTP/POP3

• TCP/IP

• FTP/SFTP

How can networks be connected?

• Only through wireless connections

• Only through wired connections

• Both wired (Ethernet) and wireless (Wi-Fi)

• Only through satellite connections

What type of network connects devices in a very small area, such as around a person?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Which network type is used for Bluetooth connections?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

What is a characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• Covers a large geographical area

• High-speed and low-cost network for internal communication

• Connects multiple LANs through the internet

• Used for Bluetooth connections

Which type of network covers a large geographical area, like a country or continent?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

What is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• A home Wi-Fi network

• The internet

• A Bluetooth connection

• An office Ethernet network

What is a client in the context of network communication?

• A) A powerful machine that hosts resources

• B) A device or software that requests data or services

• C) A protocol used for communication

• D) A type of network