SSC CGL Preparation – Day 14 – Page 10

MCQ – Networking Basics

1. What does LAN stand for?
A) Long Area Network
B) Local Area Network
C) Limited Area Network
D) Linked Access Network
➤ Answer: B) Local Area Network

2. Which device is used to connect different networks together?
A) Switch
B) Router
C) Hub
D) Modem
➤ Answer: B) Router

3. Which topology connects all devices to a central hub?
A) Bus
B) Ring
C) Mesh
D) Star
➤ Answer: D) Star

4. What is the function of a modem?
A) Stores data
B) Converts analog signals to digital and vice versa
C) Prints documents
D) Hosts web pages
➤ Answer: B) Converts analog signals to digital and vice versa

5. Which of the following is not a type of network?
A) LAN
B) PAN
C) SAN
D) NAN
➤ Answer: D) NAN

6. The unique address assigned to a device on a network is called:
A) MAC Address
B) DNS
C) IP Address
D) Gateway
➤ Answer: C) IP Address

7. What is the full form of Wi-Fi?
A) Wireless Fidelity
B) Wired Firewall
C) Wide Fiber
D) Wireless Firewall
➤ Answer: A) Wireless Fidelity

8. Which protocol is used to browse websites?
A) SMTP
B) FTP
C) HTTP
D) IP
➤ Answer: C) HTTP

9. Which one of the following devices works at the Data Link layer?
A) Router
B) Switch
C) Modem
D) Firewall
➤ Answer: B) Switch

10. What is the function of a firewall in a network?
A) Increase bandwidth
B) Connect multiple devices
C) Protect the network from unauthorized access
D) Speed up internet
➤ Answer: C) Protect the network from unauthorized access