Computer Networks Quiz

What does IP stand for in computer networks?

• Internet Protocol

• Internal Program

• Integrated Process

• Internet Processing

• Intelligent Packet

The device used to connect two different networks is called?

• Switch

• Router

• Hub

• Repeater

• Modem

The type of IP address that changes every time a device connects to a network is called?

• Static IP

• Dynamic IP

• Public IP

• Private IP

• Loopback IP

What does DNS stand for?

• Digital Network System

• Domain Name System

• Data Navigation Service

• Dynamic Network Server

• Direct Naming Server

The protocol used to transfer files over a network is?

• HTTP

• SMTP

• FTP

• TCP

• ICMP

The OSI layer responsible for data encryption and decryption is?

• Physical

• Data Link

• Network

• Transport

• Presentation

The network topology that connects all devices directly to a single main cable is called?

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

• Mesh

• Hybrid

What is the function of a firewall in a computer network?

• Connecting a local network to the internet

• Filtering and securing network traffic

• Speeding up internet connection

• Managing bandwidth usage

• Detecting devices on a network

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Large Application Node

• Line Access Node

• Linked Area Network

• Logical Application Network

The wireless networking technology commonly used in mobile devices is?

• Ethernet

• WiMAX

• Bluetooth

• Fiber Optic

• Coaxial