Computer Networks Quiz

What is a computer network?

• A collection of interconnected devices for data sharing

• A single computer with multiple users

• A device that connects to the internet

• A storage system for large-scale data

Which of the following is an example of a network?

• A personal computer

• The Internet

• A printer

• A hard drive

What was one of the first types of computer networks?

• Wireless networks

• Cloud computing

• Ethernet-connected workstations

• Fiber-optic systems

Which of the following is NOT a common network topology?

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

• Rectangle

What is a key purpose of a network?

• Playing games

• Sharing information and resources

• Deleting unwanted files

• Running antivirus scans

What device allows a computer to connect to a network?

• USB drive

• Hard disk

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• Monitor

Which term best describes the largest network in existence?

• MAN

• LAN

• VPN

• Internet

What is NOT a typical use of a computer network?

• Sending emails

• Sharing software

• Using a scanner offline

• Conducting video conferences

Which network device is responsible for directing data packets between networks?

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

• Modem

What is an example of a wireless transmission medium?

• Fiber optic cables

• Coaxial cables

• Ethernet cables

• Radio waves