COMPUTER NETWORK

1. What is data rate in networking?

a) The speed at which data is transmitted b) The amount of data stored c) The size of the data packet d) The type of data transmitted

2. Which of the following is an example of guided media?

a) Fiber optic cable b) Radio waves c) Microwaves d) Infrared

3. Which of the following is an example of unguided media?

a) Twisted pair cable b) Coaxial cable c) Satellite communication d) Fiber optic cable

4. What is the primary advantage of fiber optic cables?

a) High bandwidth b) Low cost c) Easy installation d) Short transmission distance

5. Which cabling standard is used for Ethernet networks?

a) CAT5 b) CAT6 c) CAT7 d) All of the above

6. What is the maximum data rate of CAT6 cable?

a) 100 Mbps b) 1 Gbps c) 10 Gbps d) 100 Gbps

7. Which of the following is a characteristic of unguided media?

a) Requires physical cables b) Uses electromagnetic waves c) Limited to short distances d) High installation cost

8. What is the primary disadvantage of twisted pair cables?

a) Susceptible to electromagnetic interference b) High cost c) Limited bandwidth d) Difficult to install

9. Which of the following is a common use of coaxial cables?

a) Television signals b) Internet connectivity c) Telephone lines d) All of the above

10. What is the primary advantage of wireless transmission media?

a) No physical cables required b) High data rate c) Low cost d) High security

11. Which of the following is a disadvantage of wireless transmission?

a) Susceptible to interference b) Limited range c) Lower data rates compared to wired media d) All of the above

12. What is the primary purpose of cabling standards?

a) To ensure compatibility and performance b) To reduce costs c) To simplify installation d) To increase security

13. Which of the following is a characteristic of CAT7 cables?

a) Supports higher data rates than CAT6 b) Uses shielding to reduce interference c) Suitable for high-speed networks d) All of the above

14. What is the primary use of microwave transmission?

a) Long-distance communication b) Short-distance communication c) Indoor networking d) None of the above

15. Which of the following is a common application of infrared transmission?

a) Remote controls b) Wireless keyboards c) Short-range communication d) All of the above

Networking MCQs