Question 1

When multiple topologies are put into one large topology, it is called
A)Star topology
B)Ring topology
C)Hybrid topology
D)Bus topology

Accepted Answer

Hybrid topology combines two or more different network topologies (e.g., star, ring, bus, etc.) to form a larger, more complex topology that leverages the strengths and mitigates the weaknesses of the constituent topologies.

Question 2

A dial-up connection enables to connect to ISP using a
A)Modem
B)Router
C)Gateways
D)Bridge

Accepted Answer

A dial-up connection uses a modem to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) over the telephone network. The modem converts digital data from a computer into analog signals that can be transmitted over phone lines, and vice versa, allowing for internet connectivity.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of Web browser?
A)Yahoo
B)Google
C)Mozilla Fire fox
D)Gmail

Accepted Answer

Mozilla Firefox is a web browser, allowing users to access and navigate websites on the internet. Yahoo and Google are search engines, and Gmail is an email service.

Question 4

The process of altering the data for the purpose of disruption is called
A)Interruption
B)Interception
C)Modification
D)Fabrication

Accepted Answer

Modification refers to the unauthorized tampering or alteration of data to disrupt its integrity or functionality.

Question 5

________ is a function in router that allows dumping of invalid packet for a specific network instead of forwarding.
A)Forwarding
B)Filtering
C)Selecting
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Filtering in routers involves examining incoming packets and making a decision to either forward or discard them based on a set of rules. Invalid packets for a specific network are discarded through this process.

Question 6

___________ forms the highest layer of TCP/IP and divides a message over file into smaller packets which are transmitted over the Internet.
A)TCP
B)IP
C)Telnet
D)FTP

Accepted Answer

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is responsible for breaking down a message or file into smaller packets that are transmitted over the Internet. It also ensures the reliable delivery of these packets to the destination address.

Question 7

A ________ is typically a database containing information about domain names and their correspondence IP address.
A)Telnet
B)FTP
C)TCP
D)DNS

Accepted Answer

A DNS (Domain Name System) is a database that translates human-friendly domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses (like 192.0.2.4) that computers use to identify each other on the network.

Question 8

DNS is an Internet service that translates domain names to or from __________.
A)MAC address
B)IP address
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

DNS translates domain names to IP addresses, allowing users to access internet resources by name rather than by their numerical IP address.

Question 9

_________ is software to compress a file.
A)WinZip
B)Xine
C)Miro 5
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

WinZip is a software application that is specifically designed to compress and decompress files, making it easier to store and share them.

Question 10

An example of ring topology is
A)ARCnet
B)10Base-T
C)100Base-TX
D)IBM token ring

Accepted Answer

IBM token ring is an example of a ring topology where each computer is connected to two other computers, forming a circular data path.

Quiz 7: Networking and Internet Terminology

When multiple topologies are put into one large topology, it is called

A dial-up connection enables to connect to ISP using a

Which of the following is an example of Web browser?

The process of altering the data for the purpose of disruption is called

________ is a function in router that allows dumping of invalid packet for a specific network instead of forwarding.

___________ forms the highest layer of TCP/IP and divides a message over file into smaller packets which are transmitted over the Internet.

A ________ is typically a database containing information about domain names and their correspondence IP address.

DNS is an Internet service that translates domain names to or from __________.

_________ is software to compress a file.

An example of ring topology is