FREE IBPS Computer Knowledge: Networking Basics Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following network devices operates at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model and is used to connect multiple network segments, filtering traffic based on MAC addresses?

Accepted Answer

Switch

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Router

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Hub

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Repeater

Question 2

A small business with 15 computers needs to share files and a single printer efficiently and securely within its office. Which type of network would be most suitable for this setup?

Accepted Answer

Local Area Network (LAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 3

Which protocol is primarily used for retrieving email messages from a mail server and typically downloads them to the client's local machine, often removing them from the server?

Accepted Answer

POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3)

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SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

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IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)

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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

Question 4

In the context of network security, what is the primary purpose of a Firewall?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized access to a private network

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To amplify network signals over long distances

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To translate domain names into IP addresses

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To assign IP addresses dynamically to devices

Question 5

Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for logical addressing (IP addresses) and routing data packets across different networks?

Accepted Answer

Internet Layer

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Network Access Layer

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Transport Layer

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Application Layer

Question 6

A client device needs to obtain an IP address automatically from a server on the network. Which protocol is responsible for assigning these dynamic IP addresses?

Accepted Answer

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

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DNS (Domain Name System)

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FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)