GEC9 Midterm Exam (2nd Sem. 2024-2025)

Which number system is used by humans in daily life for arithmetic calculations?

• Octal

• Binary

• Decimal

• Hexadecimal

How many unique digits are there in the hexadecimal number system?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 16

In the octal number system, what is the highest digit that can be used?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

What is the main function of transmission media in a network?

• Store data

• Carry data between devices

• Manage devices

• Secure network traffic

Which of the following is an example of guided (wired) transmission media?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Twisted-pair cable

• Infrared waves

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

• Managing network security

• Forwarding data packets between different networks

• Storing network configurations

• Controlling all devices on a network

Which device connects different types of networks, such as a LAN and the Internet?

• Switch

• Modem

• Gateway

• Hub

Which protocol is used for secure web browsing?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTPS

What type of IP address is assigned by a server dynamically?

• Static

• Private

• Dynamic

• Public

IPv4 addresses consist of how many bits?

• 32

• 64

• 128

• 256