Question : Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a computer network?
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Correct Answer : Compiler
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Question : What is the main reason switches improve network performance compared to hubs?
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Correct Answer : Reduces collisions by selective forwarding
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Question : Which device determines the best path for data transmission?
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Correct Answer : Router
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Question : Which transmission media provides the highest speed and least signal loss?
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Correct Answer : Fiber-optic cable
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Question : Which type of hub has the ability to monitor network traffic and diagnose issues?
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Correct Answer : Intelligent hub
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Question : A modem primarily performs which function?
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Correct Answer : Converting digital to analog signals
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Question : Which device acts as a translator between networks using different protocols?
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Correct Answer : Gateway
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Question : What is the primary limitation of a hub in a network?
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Correct Answer : It broadcasts data to all devices
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Question : Which of the following operates at the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model?
Solution :
Correct Answer : Router
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Question : Which device forwards data only to the intended destination using MAC address?
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Correct Answer : Switch
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Question : Which of the following statements about client-server networks is TRUE?
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Correct Answer : Security and resource management are centralized
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Question : Which architecture combines both client-server and peer-to-peer models?
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Correct Answer : Hybrid architecture
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Question : Which of the following is a major disadvantage of peer-to-peer networks?
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Correct Answer : Lack of centralized data backup and security issues
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Question : In a client-server architecture, how does communication typically occur between two clients?
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Correct Answer : Via the server which manages requests and responses
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Question : Which of the following statements best describes a peer-to-peer network architecture?
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Correct Answer : Each node has equal privileges and responsibilities
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Question : Which transmission medium uses light signals for high-speed data transfer?
Solution :
Correct Answer : Fiber Optic Cable
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Question : Which protocol is responsible for retrieving emails and allowing access from multiple devices without deleting them from the server?
Solution :
Correct Answer : IMAP
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Question : Which type of network is not defined by geographical boundaries but by secure communication over a public network?
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Correct Answer : VPN
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Question : Which component is responsible for assigning addresses and determining the best path for data transmission?
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Correct Answer : IP
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Question : Which of the following statements best differentiates a Switch from a Hub?
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Correct Answer : Switch sends data directly to the destination device
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