Computer Network - MCQ

1. Data communications usually take place over media such as cables or wireless links,
specifically set up for the network are known as:
(a) Communication Media
(c) Dedicated Media
(b) Devoted Media
(d) None of the above

2. The abbreviation 'CODEC' stands for:

(a) Computer derived efficient connection
(b) Compressor and decompressor
(c) Commerce division of existing corps
(d) None of the above

3. For communication of data through Telephone Lines, we require:

(a) analog phone lines
(b) digital telephone lines
(c) Both of above
(d) None of the above

4. Modem stands for modulator-demodulator. In its modulation phase, the modem

turns computer's:
(a) digital signals into analog signals
(b) analog signals into digital signals
(c) digital signals into electric signals
(d) electric signals into digital signals

5. In demodulation phase, Modem converts:

(a) analog signals from phone into digital signals
(b) digital signals into analog signals
(c) electric signals into analog signals
(d) ana.og signals into electric signals

6. While purchasing a Modem, we should consider:

(a) transmission speed and data length
(b) error correction and transmission speed
(c) fastest error correction method
(d) Bus speed of personal computer

7. The Abbreviation 'bps' stands for:

(a) bytes per second
(b) bits per second
(c) bandwidth per second
(d) band rate per second

8. Today’s fastest Modems for dial-up connections on standard phone lines have a
maximum theoretical transmission speed of:
(a) 65 kbps (b) 56kbps
(c) 68 kbps (d) 86 kbps

9. Which of the following enables a Modem to determine whether data has been
corrupted and to request "it be retransmitted:
(a) TCP Protocol
(b) File Transfer Protocol
(c) Internet Protocol
(d) Error Correction Protocol

10. Which of the following service offers a total of 44.736 mbps of bandwidth:
(a) ATM (asynchronous transfer mode)
(c) T2
(b) T1
(d) T3

11. Which of the following Modem is similar to a circuit board and can be plunged into
one of the computer's 'expansion slots?
(a) External
(c) Plug-in
(b) Internal
(d) None of the above
12. Most Modems used with personal computers can emulate a:
(a) Scanner (b) Keyboard
(c) Fax-machine (d) Printer

13. The abbreviation ISDN stands for:

(a) International Subscription Digital Number
(b) Integrated Services Digital Network
(c) Indian Subscriber's Dialog Number
(d) None of the above

14. The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network at any given time and
measured in bits per second or in hertz is called:
(a) Band rate (b) Bandwidth
(c) Bytes (d) None of the above

15. A primary rate ISDN (Primary Rate Interface -PRI) connection provides 24 channels
at 64 kbps each for a total bandwidth increase of 1.544 mbps which is also known as:
(a) T1
(c) T 3
(b) T2
(d) DSL
16. In a cable network, the primary point where the cable TV network connects to the
internet is known as:
(a) head end (b) switching station
(c) cable modem (d) RJ 45 jack

17. ATM, an abbreviation for a protocol designed by the telecommunications industry

as a more efficient way to send voice, video and computer data over a single network,
stands for:
(a) Automatic teller machine
(b) Asynchronous transfer mode
(c) All time total machine
(d) None of the above

18. If we want to directly connect a remote network or the internet using a modem, we
need to connect the modem to a:
(a) analog telephone line (b) digital telephone line
(c) teleconference line (d) ATM Line
19. A computer's signal is digital. It consists of on/off pulses representing:
(a) yes and no (b) true and false
(c) 1s and 0s (d) 100s and 1100s

20. The basic rate ISDN (BRI) service provides:

(a) One 256 kbps data channel and one 64 kbps error-checking channel
(b) Two 64 kbps data channels and one kbps error checking channel
(c) 13 communication channels
(d) Two 15 communication cables

21. A technology that enables home computer users to connect to the internet through
their cable TV connection with higher speeds than those offered by dial-up connection is
known as:
(a) Cable modem service
(b) Cable network
(c) Local neighbourhood sharing
(d) None of the above

22. DSL (Digital Service Line) is popular among home users and different types are
available in the market, each offering different capabilities and rates ranging from 100
kbps to over 30 mbps. Some of them are:
(a) Asymmetric DSL (ADSL) & Symmetric DSL (SDSL)
(b) Rate Adaptive DSL (RADSL)
(c) ISDN DSL (ISDL)
(d) All of the above

23. Wireless technology (802.11) is popular as Wi-Fi. Its two most popular standards in
use are 802.11b and 802.11g. Specifications for 802.11b speeds up to 11 mbps whereas
specification for 802.11g are up to:
(a) 20+mbps (b) 25+mbps
(c) 30+mbps (d) 50+mbps

24. In a wireless environment, single or multiple PCs can be connected through a single:
(a) wireless access point (WAP)
(b) Extension Point (EP)
(c) Both of above
(d) None of the above

25. The MODEM which connects to the computer using a serial, USB, or Firewire port
and then connects to a standard telephone jack is called:
(a) Internal MODEM
(b) External MODEM
(c) Fixed MODEM
(d) None of the above

26. In a personal computer, faxes can be exchanged with any other fax machine by
using a:
(a) Internal MODEM (b) External MODEM
(c) Fax MODEM (d) Fixed MODEM

27. To make contact with the WAP, a personal computer or laptop needs a wireless
adapter card i.e. wireless NIC that meets the standards of:
(a) 802.l1b (b) 802.1lg
(c) 802.11b or 802.11g (d) None of the above

--ANSWERS-
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (b)
8. (b) 9. (d) 10. (d) 11. (b) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (b)
15. (a) 16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20. ~b) 21. (a)
22. (e) 23. (a) 24. (a) 25. (b) 26. (c) 27. (c)
Name Capacity (maximum T1 multiples
data rate)
T1 1.544 Mbps 1
T2 6.312 Mbps 4
T3 44.736 Mbps 28
T4 274.176 Mbps 168
T5 400.352 Mbps 250

ATM 10 Gbps