Fundamentals of Computer Networks and Protocols Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer network?

LAN
WAN
MAN
CAN
1 answered
#2

What does HTTP stand for in the context of web communication?

Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Hyperlink Transmission Protocol
High-Speed Transmission Protocol
Hypertext Terminal Protocol
1 answered
#3

Which protocol is commonly used for secure communication over the internet?

HTTP
FTP
SMTP
HTTPS
1 answered
#4

Which of the following topologies connects all devices to a central hub?

Star
Mesh
Ring
Bus
1 answered
#5

What does UDP stand for in the context of computer networking?

Universal Data Protocol
User Datagram Protocol
Unified Data Processing
Unlimited Data Pathway
2 answered
#6

What does TCP stand for in the context of computer networks?

Transmission Control Protocol
Technical Control Protocol
Transfer Control Protocol
Terminal Connection Protocol
1 answered
#7

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

To connect devices within the same network
To filter and forward data packets between networks
To provide security by encrypting data packets
To translate domain names into IP addresses
1 answered
#8

Which of the following protocols is used for email transmission?

HTTP
SMTP
FTP
UDP
1 answered
#9

What is the purpose of DNS in computer networking?

Determines the best path for data packets
Encrypts data packets for secure transmission
Translates domain names to IP addresses
Filters and forwards data packets between networks
1 answered
#10

Which OSI layer is responsible for error detection and correction?

Physical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
1 answered
#11

What is the primary function of a firewall in computer networking?

To connect devices within the same network
To translate domain names into IP addresses
To filter and monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic
To route data packets between networks
1 answered
#12

Which of the following is an example of a connectionless protocol?

TCP
UDP
IP
HTTP
1 answered
#13

What is the function of ARP in computer networking?

Address Resolution Protocol - Resolves IP addresses to MAC addresses
Advanced Routing Protocol - Determines the best path for data packets
Application Reliability Protocol - Ensures reliable data transmission
Address Routing Protocol - Routes data packets based on IP addresses
1 answered
#14

What is the primary role of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model?

Ensuring end-to-end delivery of data
Transmitting data over the physical medium
Providing error detection and correction
Establishing, maintaining, and terminating connections
1 answered
#15

Which routing algorithm uses a heuristic to estimate the shortest path?

Dijkstra's Algorithm
Bellman-Ford Algorithm
Distance Vector Routing
Link-State Routing
1 answered

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