Networking Concepts Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a client-server relationship in a real-life network?

• A home computer sharing files with another home computer on the same network.

• A server in a data center sending data to a client computer that requested a website.

• A person using a phone to call another person on the same network.

• Two routers exchanging data with each other.

You are setting up a small home network. You want a simple, cost-effective solution for sharing a printer and some files between a few computers without a dedicated server. Which type of network would be best for this scenario?

• Client-server network

• WAN

• Peer-to-peer network

• Converged network

A network administrator is tasked with connecting a company's main office in Manila to its branch office in Cebu. Which type of network infrastructure is required for this connection?

• LAN

• WLAN

• MAN

• WAN

A company's internal network is a private collection of LANs and WANs that is only accessible to its employees. What is this type of network called?

• The Internet

• Intranet

• Extranet

• Public Cloud

A family living in a rural area with no cable or DSL infrastructure wants to get connected to the internet. Which type of connection would be their most likely option?

• DSL

• Cable

• Satellite

• Dial-up

Which network architecture characteristic ensures that a network can expand quickly to support new users and applications without impacting the performance of existing services?

• Fault Tolerance

• Quality of Service

• Scalability

• Security

What is a key characteristic of a fault-tolerant network?

• It provides a high-speed connection to the internet.

• It uses a single, high-capacity cable to prevent failures.

• It limits the impact of a failure and allows for quick recovery.

• It is only used by military and critical infrastructure.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network?

• It is easy to set up.

• It is more scalable than a client-server network.

• It lacks centralized administration and can be less secure.

• It can be used for simple tasks like file sharing.

A company's network infrastructure combines data, voice, and video over a single network. What is this type of network called?

• Traditional separate network

• Dedicated network

• Converged network

• Peer-to-peer network

What is the primary purpose of an intermediary device in a network?

• To be the source or destination of a message.

• To store corporate and user files.

• To provide connectivity and ensure data flow across the network.

• To provide network services like email and web hosting.