Solved Networking Questions
True/False
1. True - A set of rules that governs internet communication is called a protocol.
2. False - A repeater only amplifies signals; it doesn't handle different protocols.
3. False - A hub is not intelligent; it broadcasts data to all ports.
4. True - A website is a location on a web server.
5. False - Optical fibre has higher tensile strength than coaxial cable.
MCQs
1. (iv) All of the above
2. (iii) A system designed to prevent unauthorized access
3. (i) To connect LANs
4. (iii) Source and Destination address
5. (iv) Wi-Fi
6. (i) Metropolitan Area Network
7. (i) Optical Fibre Cable
8. (iii) Bus
9. (iii) LAN
10. (ii) HTTP
Short Questions
1. A network is a collection of interconnected computers and devices that communicate with each
other to share resources and information.
2. Advantages: Resource sharing, Centralized data; Disadvantages: Security risks, Maintenance
complexity
3. Types: LAN, MAN, WAN
4. FTP vs HTTP: FTP - File Transfer Protocol, HTTP - HyperText Transfer Protocol
5. Fastest: Wired - Optical Fibre, Wireless - Microwave
6. Topology: Arrangement of network devices. Types: Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh, Tree
7. Modem: Converts digital to analog signals and vice versa
8. Remote Login: Access computer remotely; Telnet is a protocol for it
9. Protocol: Rules for communication. Examples: TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP
10. Full Forms:
HTTP - HyperText Transfer Protocol
FTP - File Transfer Protocol
SLIP - Serial Line Internet Protocol
PPP - Point-to-Point Protocol
TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
SMTP - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
POP - Post Office Protocol
IMAP - Internet Message Access Protocol
URL - Uniform Resource Locator
GSM - Global System for Mobile Communications
GPRS - General Packet Radio Service
VOIP - Voice Over Internet Protocol
SMS - Short Message Service
LAN - Local Area Network
MAN - Metropolitan Area Network
WAN - Wide Area Network
11. Web browser: Software to access web
Web server: Hosts websites
HTML: Markup for web pages
XML: Data storage/transport
Web 2.0: Interactive/social web
12. Web Hosting: Service for hosting websites
13. Web Scripting: Writing code that runs on the web
14. Languages: JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby
15. Bus Advantage: Easy/cost-effective; Star: Connect all to a central hub
16. Email vs Chat: Email - asynchronous; Chat - real-time
17. Switching: Circuit, Packet, Message
18. Baud: Signals/sec, bps: Bits/sec, Bps: Bytes/sec
19. Star vs Bus: Star - Central hub; Bus - Single cable
20. RJ-45: Connector, Ethernet: Network tech, Ethernet card: NIC, Hub: Broadcasts, Switch:
Forwards data, Repeater: Amplifies, Bridge: Connects LANs, Router: Between networks, Gateway:
Between architectures
21. Media Pros/Cons:
Optical Fibre: Fast, costly
Coaxial: Durable, less bandwidth
Twisted Pair: Cheap, interference
Radio: Wireless, interference
Microwave: Fast, line-of-sight
Satellite: Wide, latency
Case Studies Summary:
Case 1 - TPU University:
a) Star or tree topology
b) Switch in each block
c) Repeater for long distances (>100m)
d) WAN - distance > 780 km
Case 2 - Knowledge Supplement Org:
a) Shortest paths layout
b) Block C - most computers
c) Repeater between B and C; Hub/Switch in each block
d) Wireless (radio/satellite) for hilly region
Case 3 - Ravya Industries:
a) Efficient cable path
b) Raj Building - most computers
c) Modem in Raj; Switch in each
d) MAN - within city
