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Belcher Commerce Computer Applications

Computer Networking - 3rd Semester

Multiple Choice Question Paper

Instructions:

Each question carries 2 marks.

Choose the correct answer for each question.

Total Questions: 40

Total Marks: 80

Section A: Basic Concepts (20 Marks)

What does the acronym "LAN" stand for?

*a) Local Area Network

b) Long Area Network

c) Large Area Network

d) Low Area Network

Which device is used to connect different networks?

a) Switch

b) Hub

*c) Router

d) Repeater

The primary purpose of a firewall is to:

a) Increase network speed

*b) Protect network from unauthorized access

c) Connect different devices

d) Store data
Which of the following protocols is used for sending email?

a) FTP

b) HTTP

*c) SMTP

d) SNMP

What is the maximum length of a CAT5 Ethernet cable?

*a) 100 meters

b) 200 meters

c) 300 meters

d) 400 meters

What does "WAN" stand for?

*a) Wide Area Network

b) Wireless Area Network

c) Web Area Network

d) Wide Access Network

In which layer of the OSI model does data encryption occur?

*a) Application Layer

b) Transport Layer

c) Network Layer

d) Data Link Layer

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

a) Centralized control

b) Scalability

*c) Equal privileges for all nodes

d) High security
Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology?

a) Star

b) Ring

*c) Cloud

d) Bus

What does the term "bandwidth" refer to?

*a) The amount of data that can be transmitted in a given time

b) The physical distance between devices

c) The type of network connection

d) The number of devices on a network

Section B: Networking Models (20 Marks)

The OSI model has how many layers?

a) 5

b) 6

*c) 7

d) 8

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication?

a) Application Layer

*b) Transport Layer

c) Network Layer

d) Data Link Layer

TCP operates at which layer of the OSI model?

a) Application Layer

*b) Transport Layer


c) Network Layer

d) Data Link Layer

In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for routing?

a) Application Layer

b) Transport Layer

*c) Network Layer

d) Physical Layer

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the TCP/IP model?

a) Application Layer

b) Transport Layer

*c) Session Layer

d) Internet Layer

What is the main function of the Transport Layer?

a) To provide error detection and correction

*b) To establish, maintain, and terminate connections

c) To route packets across networks

d) To format data for presentation

The primary function of the Data Link Layer is to:

a) Manage data encryption

*b) Handle physical addressing

c) Provide reliable end-to-end communication

d) Route data between networks

Which protocol is used to transfer files over the Internet?

*a) FTP
b) HTTP

c) SMTP

d) SNMP

What is the purpose of the Session Layer?

*a) To establish and manage sessions between applications

b) To encrypt data

c) To route packets

d) To manage physical connections

Which layer of the OSI model interacts directly with the physical network?

a) Application Layer

b) Transport Layer

c) Network Layer

*d) Physical Layer

Section C: Networking Protocols (20 Marks)

Which of the following is a connection-oriented protocol?

a) UDP

b) IP

*c) TCP

d) HTTP

What is the default port number for HTTP?

a) 21

b) 22

*c) 80

d) 120

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