Free Bachelor of Science in Computer Science : Network Fundamentals Questions and Answers

Question 1

When is it necessary for a computer to possess an IP address?

Accepted Answer

Connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot

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Playing media from the hard drive

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Both A &B

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None of the above

Question 2

What is another term that can refer to a home computer network

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LAN

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PAN

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Both A & B

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None of the above

Question 3

What do peripherals primarily encompass?

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devices connected to a computer system to add functionality.

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systems without compute systems that function alone.

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are used to transform computer systems.

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will work only without computer systems.

Question 4

What is the simplest device in a computer network that solely connects computers and lacks any additional functions?

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Hub

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Router

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Switch

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Modem

Question 5

Which of the following pairs share the most similarities?

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Hub & Switch

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Router and Modem

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Switch & Modem

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Router and Hub

Question 6

Which of the following is not among the components used for network connectivity?

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Mouse

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Hub

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Cable

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Network Interface Card

Question 7

Networks facilitate the sharing of files among computers.

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TRUE

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FALSE

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Maybe

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None of the above

Question 8

What is required for a computer to establish a connection with a network or other computer devices?

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NIC card

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ethernet card

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IP Address

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WiFi

Question 9

What is the term for a computer network that links computers within a limited area such as an office building, school, or home?

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Local Area Network

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Wide Area Network

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Wireless Local Area Network

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Metropolitan Area Network

Question 10

Which Command Prompt command is used to verify an internet connection?

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PING

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iperf

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redgedit

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telnet