1. What is a networking?

Ans – A computer networking is a set of computers. Computers on a network are

called as nodes. The connection between computers can be done via cabling,
most commonly the Ethernet cables or wirelessly through radio waves.
Connected computers can share resources, like access to internet, printers, file
servers and others. A network is a multipurpose connection, which allows a single
computer to do more.

2. What is the difference between router and switch?

Ans – The differences between router and switch are as below,

Router Switch
Router works on Network Layer (layer 3 Switch works on Data Link Layer (layer 2
of OSI model) of OSI model)
Router is used to connect different Switch is used to connect computers or
networks. networking devices in a LAN
Router uses Packets. Switch uses Frames.
Numbers of ports are less (i.e. port Numbers of ports are more (i.e. port
density is low) e.g. 2,4,5,8. density is high) e.g. 24, 48.
It is used in LAN, MAN and WAN. It is used in LAN
In router, every port has its own Switch has one broadcast domain.
broadcast domain.
It uses IP address. It uses MAC address.
Its manufacturers are Cisco, Netgear, Its manufacturers are Cisco, D-Link and
Linksys, Asus, TP-Link, D-Link. Juniper.

3. How many collision domains are there in switch?

Ans – As many ports are there in a switch that many collision domains are there.
For example switch with 24 ports has 24 collision domains.

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 4. How many broadcast domains are there in a switch?

Ans – Only one broadcast domain is there in any switch.

5. What is collision domain?

Ans – A collision domain is, as name implies, a part of a network where packet
collisions can occur. A collision occurs when two devices send a packet at the
same time on the shared network segment.
6. What is broadcast domain?

Ans – A broadcast domain is a domain in which a broadcast is forwarded. A

broadcast domain contains all devices that can reach each other at the data link
layer (OSI layer 2) by using broadcast.
7. What is Topology? What are the different types of topologies?

Ans - A topology determines the physical arrangement of the devices in a network.

Different types of topologies are bus, star, ring, partial mesh, full mesh, tree and
hybrid topologies.
8. Which topology is widely used?

Ans – Star.
9. What is a star topology?

Ans – A star topology is a topology for a LAN in which all nodes (computers) are
individually connected to a central point, like a hub or a switch. A star takes more
cable than e.g. a bus, but the benefit is that a cable fails; only one node will be
brought down.

10. What is a bus topology?

Ans – A bus topology is a topology for a LAN in which all nodes (computers) are
connected to a coaxial cable in a liner method, the coaxial cable is also known as
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backbone or trunk which needs to be terminated at the both ends. If a backbone
is broken, the entire segment fails.

11. What is cloud computing?

Ans – Cloud computing is a type of computing that relies on shared computing

resources rather than having local servers or personal devices to handle
applications.

In its most simple description, cloud computing is taking services and moving
them outside an organization’s firewall. Applications, storage and other services
are accessed via the Web.

12. What is application?

Ans – An application is any program or group of programs that is designed for the
end users. Application software include such as database programs, word
processors, Web browsers and spreadsheets.

13.What is the difference between Operating System and Application

Software?

Ans – An Operating System (OS) is system software that manages computer

hardware and software and provides common services for Application Software.
Application Software usually requires an Operating System to function.

14. What is the minimum hardware requirement to install Windows Server

2012?

Ans – The minimum hardware requirement to install Windows Server 2012 is as

below,
A) Processor 1.4 GHz
B) Memory 1 GB
C) HDD 32 GB

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 15. What is the difference between CAT 5 and CAT 6 cables?

Ans –

CAT 5 CAT 6
It supports data transfers up to 100 It can go up to 10 Gbps in data transfer
Mbps in an Ethernet Networks. speeds in an Ethernet Network.
It’s frequency is 100 MHz. It’s frequency is 250 MHz.
It is not able to tackle crosstalk issues It significantly reduces crosstalk issues
due to its limitations. due to protective shielding.

16. What is DNS server?

Ans – DNS stands for Domain Name System/Services/Server. It is used to resolve

Hostname (computer name) to IP address and IP address to Hostname. For
example when you send an email to [email protected] then, DNS is very
important to locate the “jetking.com” domain and deliver the mail.

17. What is the forward DNS lookup and reverse DNS lookup?

Ans – Forward DNS lookup is used to convert the human meaningful name
(domain name) which is easy to understand format to computer meaningful name
(IP address), however Reverse DNS lookup works in reverse way to convert IP
address to domain name.

18. Which protocols are used while configuring outlook?

Ans – For sending mails i.e. outgoing or uploading, we use SMTP (Simple Mail
Transfer Protocol) and for receiving mails i.e. incoming or downloading, we use
either POP (Post Office Protocol) or IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol).

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 19.What is the difference between POP and IMAP?

Ans –

POP IMAP
Have to download all messages at once. Can view just message headers and
then choose which messages to
download.
Must download all messages. Delete or move a message without
having to download it.
Must download entire message, Download only the body of a message.
including attachments.

20. What is the difference between teamviewer and remote desktop?

Ans –

TEAMVIEWER REMOTE DESKTOP

TeamViewer allows the remote user to Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) dose
see everything you to on their screen, not allow the user of the remote
which is important for providing remote computer to see or control their screen
support to your customers. when you connect to them, meaning
the remote user doesn’t know what you
are doing on their computer.
TeamViewer works without port RDP requires you to configure port
forwarding or other firewall forwarding on the remote computer’s
configurations. firewall or router.

21. What is the difference between straight and cross cables?

Ans – Straight cable is used to connect different types of networking devices e.g.
switch to router while cross cable is used to connect similar types of devices e.g.
router to router.

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 22. What is VLAN?

Ans – A Virtual Area Network (VLAN) is a grouping of network nodes such as

computers, network devices and servers that are connected in a logical manner.
VLAN allows computers and users to communicate in a simulated (virtual)
environment as though they exist in the same physical LAN segment and share a
single broadcast domain. VLAN provides scalability, ease of network management
and security in a switched network.

23. What is the difference between POP3 and SMTP?

Ans – POP3
POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) is
used to download mails. SMTP
By default port number is 110 SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is
used to send mails.
By default port number is 25

24. What is the function of router?

Ans – A router is a network layer device which operates at the network layer of
OSI model. It is used to connect two or more different networks and different
geographical locations. Router is a networking device that forwards data packets
between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on
the Internet.

25. How to secure wireless network?

Ans – The following practices can secure your wireless network,

A) Keep unrecognizable SSID.
B) Use Enterprise WPA2 authentication.
C) Use complicated password for wireless users.

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 26. What is WPA?

Ans - Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security standard for users of computing
devices equipped with wireless internet connections. It provides more
sophisticated data encryption and better user authentication than Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP), original Wi-Fi security standard. There are 2 types of
WPA, WPA and WPA2. WPA2 is advanced and more secured compared to WPA.

27. What is Wi-Fi?

Ans – Wi-Fi is the technology for radio wireless local area networking devices
based on IEEE 802.11 standards. Devices that can use Wi-Fi technologies include
desktops, laptops, smart phones and tablets, smart TVs, digital audio players and
modern printers. Wi-Fi compatible devices can connect to the internet via
wireless LAN or wireless access point. Such an access point has range of about 20
meters (66 feet).

28. How to set secure password to access your computer or network?

Ans – Your password should meet the following criteria to be complex and more
secure,
A) It should be non-dictionary word.
B) It should be the combination of upper case (capital letters), lower case
(small letters), numbers and special characters.

29. How to troubleshoot pc remotely?

Ans – We can troubleshoot pc remotely by using in built remote desktop

connection or third party softwares like anydesk, temviewer, showmypc, ammy
admin etc.

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 30. What is the disk management?

Ans – Disk Management is an extension of the Microsoft Management Console

(MMC) that allows full management of the disk-based hardware recognized by
Windows.
Disk Management is used to manage the drives installed in a computer – like hard
drives (internal and external), optical disk drives and flash drives. It can be used to
partition drives, format drives, assign drive letters and much more.

31. What is .pst?

Ans – A PST file, or Personal Storage Table (.pst) file, is a Microsoft Outlook Data
File that stores a user’s outlook data for POP3, IMAP and web-based email
accounts, including all mail folders and the items within the folders, such as email
attachments, to do items appointments, contacts and more.

32. What is .ost?

Ans – An OST file (.ost) is an offline folder file in Microsoft Outlook. Offline folders
make it possible for the user to work offline and then to synchronize changes with
the Exchange server the next time they connect. The ability to work offline is
useful in environment with limited or unreliable connectivity.
33. What is difference between .pst and .ost?

Ans –
OST flie
OST stands for Offline Storage Table PST file
OST is offline storage folder PST stands for Personal Storage Table
OST files only support Microsoft Exchange PST is online storage folder
Server PST files can be used with Exchange setup but
not recommended. Apart from Exchange
server, it is also compatible with other servers.
OST files enable users the options to read, PST files don’t have this facility.
view, reply and compose emails even in offline
mode.

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 34. What is MS Outlook?

Ans – Microsoft Outlook is offline mail client. It is a personal information manager

from Microsoft, available as a part of the Microsoft Office suite. Although often
used mainly as an email application, it also includes a calendar, task manager,
contact manager, note taking, journal and web browsing.

35. What is a domain?

Ans – A domain is a group of users, workstations, devices, printers, computers

and database servers that are administered as a unit with common rules and
procedures. Domains are defined by the IP address. All devices sharing a common
part of IP address are said to be in the same domain.

36. What is static IP address and dynamic IP address?

Ans – Static ip address is given to the device manually and does not change.
Dynamic ip address is obtained from DHCP server and this may get changed. In
the absence of DHCHP server operating system gives ip address through APIPA
(Automatic Private IP Address) range is from 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254.

37. What is latest version of internet explorer?

Ans – Internet Explorer version 11.

38. What is protocol?

Ans – In IT, a protocol is the special set of rules that end points in a
telecommunication connection use when they communicate. Protocols specify
interactions between the communicating devices.

39. What is subnetting?

Ans – Subnetting is the practice of dividing network into two or more smaller
networks. It increases routing efficiency, enhances the security of the network
and reduces the size of the broadcast domain.
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 40. What is the difference between shared printer and network printer?

Ans – Shared printer is physically connected to the one of the computer in the
network while network printer is connected to the networking device like switch.
Shared printer can’t be accessed when connected pc is turned off whereas
network printer is always available.

41. What is print spooler service?

Ans – A software program responsible for managing all print jobs currently is
being sent to the computer printer or print server. The print spooler program may
allow a user to delete a print job being processed or otherwise manage the print
jobs currently waiting to be printed.

42. What is the difference between 32 bit os and 64 bit os?

Ans – The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer’s processor,
handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amount of
RAM more effectively than 32-bit system. Using 64-bit one can do a lot in
multitasking, user can easily switch between various applications without any
windows hanging problem.

43. What is archive feature in the outlook?

Ans – Heavy outlook pst data file size or old items in Microsoft Outlook makes it
slower and archiving email in outlook helps to overcome from such issues.
Archiving means saving or backing up the old items of outlook such as messages,
contacts, tasks, calendars and other outlook database.

44. What is open source operating system?

Ans – It means users are allowed to obtain and view possibly alter the source
code for the operating system kernel and its associated programs. In other words,
it is not a secret and you do not have to pay a license fee and sign a Non-
Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to work with or look at the source code. Some
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popular open source operating systems are Ubuntu, Linux Lite, Fedora, Linux
Mint, Solus, Xubuntu, Chrome OS, and React OS etc.

45. What are the different versions (editions) of windows 7?

Ans –
A) Windows 7 Starter
B) Windows 7 Home Basic
C) Windows 7 Home Premium
D) Windows 7 Professional
E) Windows 7 Enterprise
F) Windows 7 Ultimate

46. What is the Active Directory?

Ans – Active Directory (AD) is the directory service that Microsoft developed for
Windows domain networks. It is included in most Windows Server operating
systems as a set of processes and services. A server running Active Directory
Domain Services (AD DS) is called a domain controller. It authenticates and
authorizes all users and computers in a Windows domain type network –
assigning and enforcing security policies for all computers and installing or
updating software.

47. What is the Shadow Copy?

Ans – Shadow copy is a technology included in Microsoft Windows that allows

taking manual or automatic backup copies or snapshots of computer files or
volumes, even when they are in use.

48. What is the difference between domain and workgroup?

Ans –

DOMAIN WORKGROUP
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One or more computers are servers and All computers are peers.
remaining are clients.
If you have a user account on the Each computer has set of accounts
domain, you can logon to any computer which can logon on local computer
on the domain. only.
There can be 100 plus computers in the Typically not more than 20-30
domain. computers in the workgroup.

49. What is TCP/IP?

Ans – TCP/IP or Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a suite of

communication protocols used to interconnect network devices on the internet.
TCP/IP can also be used as a communication protocol in a private network (an
intranet or extranet).

50. What is firmware?

Ans – Firmware is programming that’s written to a hardware device’s non-volatile

memory. Firmware, which is added at the time of manufacturing, is used to run
user programs on the device and can be thought of as the software that allows
hardware to run.

51. What is the parallel port?

Ans – A parallel port is an interface allowing a personal computer to transmit or

receive data to a peripheral device such as printer.

52. What is USB?

Ans – USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that establishes

specifications for cables, connectors and protocols for connection,
communication and power supply between pc and their peripheral devices.

53. What are the different versions of USB?

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Ans –
USB versions Data Transfer Speed
USB 1.0 12 Mbps
USB 1.1 12 Mbps
USB 2.0 480 Mbps
USB 3.0 5000 Mbps (5 Gbps)

54. What is the difference between SATA and PATA (IDE)?

Ans –

SATA PATA
Full form is Serial Advanced Technology Full form is Parallel Advanced
Attachment. Technology Attachment.
Speed is 150 Mbps for SATA 1, 300 Speed is 100/133 Mbps.
Mbps for SATA 2 and 600 Mbps for
SATA 3.
Number of pins of data cable is 7. Number of pins of data cable is 40.
Number of pins of power cable is 15. Number of pins of power cable is 4.

55. What is over clocking? What are the advantages of over clocking?

Ans – It is a process where the computer component is forced to run at a higher

clock rate. The advantages of the over clocking are as below,
A) Increases the CPU’s performance.
B) It is cost saving.
C) Makes pc games and applications to run faster.

56. What is heat sink and what is the use in the system?

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Ans – To lower the temperature of the device, heat sink component is used. It is
there on the microprocessor and if it is not functioning well then the computer
will shut down automatically.

57. What is the jumper and why do you need it?

Ans – Jumper is the metal bridge that closes an electric circuit. A jumper consists
of a plastic plug that fits over a pair of pins. It is used to change board’s
parameters.

58. What do you use to connect two computers without using switch?

Ans – Cross cables are used to connect two computers without using switch.

59. What is RAID?

Ans – RAID (Redundant Array of Independent/Inexpensive Disks) is a way of

storing the same data in different places on multiple hard disks to protect data in
the case of a drive failure. However, not all RAID levels provide redundancy.

60. What is RAID level 0?

Ans – The configuration has striping, but no redundancy of data. It offers the best
performance, but no fault-tolerance.

61. What is RAID level 1?

Ans – RAID level 1 is also known as disk mirroring, this configuration consists of at
least two disks. There is no striping. In case of failure of one disk, data can be
retrieved from other disk means there is fault tolerance.

62. What is RAID level 5?

Ans – RAID level 5 requires minimum 3 disks. There is fault tolerance.

63. What is VPN server?

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Ans – VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It is basically used for mobile users
in the network. This server provides the remote access connectivity for mobile
users. In this way all of the mobile users are connected to the server through
internet. This server also provides the connectivity between two or more office in
the network. VPN is cost effective.

64. What is NAT?

Ans – Network Address Translation (NAT) is the process where a network device,
usually a firewall or router, assigns a public ip address to a computer (or a group
of computers) inside a private network. The main use of NAT is to limit the
number of public ip addresses an organization or company must use, for both
economy and security purposes.

65. What is the purpose of BOOT.INI?

Ans – Boot.ini is used to decide which operating system options are displayed
during the start-up process.

66. What is the difference between hub and switch?

Ans – A hub sends network traffic to all the ports that it is connected to. A switch
sends traffic only to a particular port it is set for.

67. What is a default gateway?

Ans – A default gateway is the IP address of the router in the network. In any
case, if the users want to switch on to another network, or if they cannot locate
their particular network then the query will be forwarded to default gateway.
68. How to resolve no print issue?

Ans – The following steps are needed to perform no print issue,

A) Take test print from printer properties.
B) Check whether USB cable is connected properly or not.

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 C) Shuffle USB cable
D) Still print is not there; take self test from printer by pressing button from
control panel of printer.
E) Need to check whether cartridge is inserted properly or printer door is
closed properly.
F) If print is there in self test, we need to reinstall printer drivers.
G) If print is not there while taking self test, we need to log call for printer
engineer.

69. What is the server?

Ans – In computing, a server is a computer program or a device that provides

functionality for other programs or devices, called “clients”. This architecture is
called the client-server model, and a single overall computation is distributed
across multiple processes or devices. Typically servers are database servers, file
servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers and application servers.
70. What is migration?

Ans – PC Migration is the process of transferring the entire user environment (e.g.
personal documents and settings) between two computers.
71. How to resolve no internet issue?

Ans – The following steps can be performed to resolve no internet issue,

A) Check whether LAN cable is connected properly or not.
B) Check your computer’s IP address is configured properly.
C) Ping to the gateway address of your PC to ensure your pc is in LAN.
D) Ping to DNS or public DNS i.e. 8.8.8.8 to ensure your ISP is working or not.
E) If you are not able to ping DNS, reboot your ISP hardware device (e.g.
router or modem).

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 F) After reboot also internet is not there, you need to connect to ISP with the
help of a single pc. Either you need to set IP on obtain ip address
automatically or may configure public IP address to the pc to check
whether internet is there or not.
G) If still internet is not there, you need to contact your ISP and log the call.

72. What are the basic troubleshooting steps for no print issue?

Ans – The following steps are performed to resolve no print issue,

A) Give Test Print
B) Check whether printer cable (USB cable) connected properly or not.
C) Take self test.

73.What is a processor?
Ans- A processor is the main component of the computer which accepts the
instructions from the input devices, process on that instruction and sends the
output to the output devices.

74. Which are the latest processors of Intel?

Ans- core i9 is the latest processor of Intel.

75. What are the specifications of the processor?

Ans -
A. Make – Manufacturer e.g. Intel or AMD
B. Clock Speed - In Gigahertz (GHz)
C. Cache Size – In MB
D. FSB - In Megahertz (MHz)

76. What is cache memory?

Ans- Cache memory is a small and fast memory which is placed between
Processor and RAM. Cache memory stores the instruction from the RAM so that
processor does not have to traverse RAM to get the instruction.

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 77. What are EDB, EIST, Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, Smart Cache and
virtualization?
Ans - EDB- Execute Disable Bit is an Intel Hardware based security feature that
help to secure computer from viruses and malicious.
EIST-Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology allows the system to dynamically
adjust processor voltage and frequency according to requirement.
Turbo Boost- It is new feature of Intel latest processors which automatically
allows processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency.
Hyper Threading - Hyper threading enables a single processor to work as logically
2 processors. It was launched with Pentium-4 Processor.
Smart Cache- Smart Cache allows each core of processor to dynamically utilize up
to 100% of available cache memory.
Virtualization- It is a technology used to run multiple virtual machines on a single
physical machine.

78. What are FSB, DMI and QPI?

Ans - FSB-Front Side Bus connects Microprocessor to RAM through North Bridge.

DMI- Direct Memory Interface is a feature of computer systems that allows

certain hardware subsystems to access main system memory (RAM)
independently of the central processing unit (CPU).

( ) is a point-to-point processor
QPI- Quick Path InterconnectQPI
interconnects developed by Intel which replaced the front-side bus (FSB).

79. What is the bus speed?

Ans – The rate of communication speed between microprocessor and RAM is
known as bus speed.

80. What is the RAM?

Ans – RAM (Random Access Memory) is the hardware in a computer where the
Operating System (OS), application programs and data in current use are kept so
they can be quickly reached by the processor.

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 81. What is the Difference between Volatile and Non-Volatile Memory?
Ans - Volatile memory is temporarily storage and can store data until it is
receiving power whereas Non Volatile stores data permanently even after turning
off the power.

82. What is SRAM?

Ans - Static Random Access Memory is a volatile memory that retains data bits in
its memory and does not have to periodically refreshed. Cache memory is the
example of SRAM.

83. What is DRAM?

Ans - Dynamic Random Access Memory is a volatile memory that stores data bits
in cells and have to periodically refreshed. System Memory is the example of
DRAM.

84. What are the differences among DDR1, 2, 3 and 4 RAM?

Ans -
RAM Total Pins Frequency Range Operating Voltage
DDR-1 184 266-400 MHz 2.5 Volt
DDR-2 240 533-800 MHz 1.8 Volt
DDR-3 240 1066-1866 MHz 1.5 Volt
DDR-4 288 2133-4266 MHz 1.2 Volt

85. What is ROM?

Ans - Read Only Memory (ROM) is non-volatile memory which stores data
permanently. The data in ROM can only be read but can’t be modified.

86. What are the types of ROM?

Ans - The type of ROM are PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), EPROM
(Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) and EEPROM (Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read Only Memory) .

87. What is a flash memory?

Ans – Flash memory is an electronic (solid-state) non-volatile computer storage
medium that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed.
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 88. What are the specifications of RAM?
Ans – A) Make - (manufacturers) e.g. Hynix, Transcend, Kingston, Samsung etc.
B) Type – e.g. DDR1, DDR2 and DDR3
C) Capacity – in GB
D) Speed (frequency) – in MHz

89. What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

Ans – RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is used for the temporary
storage of data that is being worked on. ROM is Read Only Memory and is used
for permanent storage of data that should never be changed, like BIOS for
example.

90. What is the Motherboard?

Ans – A motherboard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer. The
motherboard is a computer’s central communications backbone connectivity
point, through which all components and external peripherals connect.

91. What is North Bridge?

Ans - North Bridge- Northbridge controls is an IC (Integrated Circuit) on
motherboard that performs the interaction of processor with the System Memory
(RAM).

92. What is South Bridge?

Ans – South Bridge – South Bridge is an IC (Integrated Circuit) on motherboard
that performs the interaction of processor with Input/output Controllers and
Expansion slot such as PCI and AGP slots.

93. What is ICH?

Ans - ICH- Input/output Controller Hub is an Intel microchip which is used to
connect and control peripheral devices.

94. What is Super I/O Chip?

Ans - Super I/O chip is a single chip which controls slower I/O devices which are
not controlled by South Bridge.
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 95.Define PCI?
-
Ans - PCIPeripheral Component Interconnect is a 32-bit wide bus which is used
to attach expansion card on the motherboard such as LAN Card, Sound Card and
Internal Modem.

96. Define AGP?

Ans - AGP- Accelerated Graphics Port is dedicated to attach graphics card on the
motherboard.

97. What is a jumper?

Ans – Jumper allows a computer to close an electrical circuit, allowing the
electricity to flow certain sections of the circuit board. Jumpers are used to
configure the settings of computer peripherals such as the motherboard, hard
drive, modems, sound cards and other components.

98. What is POST?

Ans – POST (Power On Self Test) is a routine process that is executed immediately
once the system is powered on. It is only after POST that a system allows the
bootstrap loader to be initialized. The POST is performed to ensure that the
system peripherals are connected and functioning and there are no compatibility
issues.

99. Name the motherboard manufacturing companies?

Ans – A) Asus
B) Intel
C) MSI
D) Gigabyte

100. How much voltage is given to motherboard?

Ans – +12 V DC

101. What is the voltage of CMOS battery?

Ans – 3.3 V DC

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 102. What is SMPS?
Ans - Switch Mode Power Supply provides the regulated DC voltage to all the
component of a computer.

103. What are the Output Voltages of power supply?

Ans –

Wire Color Voltage Use For

Blue -12V Provides power to serial ports.
White -5V Provides power to floppy controllers and ISA slots.
Black 0V It is used for grounding.
Orange +3.3V Provides power to processor, Expansion slots and
DIMM slots.
Red +5V Provides power to Logic cards and SIMM slots.
Yellow +12V Provides power to the motors.

104. What are the power supply control Signals?

Ans –
A) PG Signal (Power Good) (Gray +5V) - It indicates that all output voltages
(+12V, -12V, +5V, -5V, 3.3V) are at proper level.
B) PS_ON Signal (Power Supply On) (Green +5V) - It is used to power on and
power off the SMPS unit.
C) SB (Standby Signal) (Violet +5V) – Supplies line that is used to power
standby circuitry, such as the PS_ON circuit and the wake-on-LAN. The
+5VSB line is a +5 volt supply. It is always on when the AC power input is
active, even if the system is turned off.

105. How to check power supply?

Ans - If the SMPS fan is working fine after shorting the PS_ON signal (Green) with
any Ground (Black), initially the SMPS is working fine.

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 106. What is Hard Disk?

Ans - A hard disk is the primary permanent storage device which hosts the
operating system as well as data.
107. What are the different types of HDD?

Ans –

HDD Type Transfer Rate Pins

ATA-6 100 MB/Sec 40/80
ATA-7 133 MB/Sec 80 Pins
SATA 1.5 150 MB/Sec 7
SATA 3.0 300 MB/Sec 7
SATA 6.0 600 MB/Sec 7
USB 2.0 60 MB/Sec 4
USB 3.0 625 MB/Sec 4
108. What are the different types of hard disk?

Ans – A) IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)/ PATA (Parallel Advanced Technology

Attachment)

B) SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)

C) SSD (Solid State Drive)

D) SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)

E) USB

What is RPM? What are different RPM in HDD?

Ans - Revolution Per Minute defines that how many times the platter of the drive
completes 3600 turn in one minute. Faster RPM means better read write
performance of the drive. Different RPM of the hard drives are 5400, 5900, 7200
and 10000.

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 109. What are the specifications of HDD?

Ans – A) Make (Manufacturer)

B) Type (SATA or IDE)

C) Size (in GB/TB)

D) RPM (Revolution Per Minute)

110. What is the difference between SATA and SSD hard disk?

Ans -

Sr. SATA SSD

No.
1. Storage capacity is up to 10 TB Storage capacity is up to 4 TB
2. Noise is there due to no moving Noise is there due to moving parts
parts
3. Data accessing rate is slower Data accessing rate is faster
compared to SSD compared to SATA
4. Less expensive More expensive

111. What is the difference between CD and DVD?

Ans –

CD DVD
Full form is Compact Disk Full form is Digital Versatile Disc
Capacity is 700 MB Capacity is 4.7 GB

112. What are the different types of Monitors?

Ans – The different types of monitor are CRT, TFT, LCD, LED and plasma.

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 113. What is Pixel?

Ans – Pixels are the tiny dots (.) on the screen. The more number of pixels means
the more clarity.
114. What is the printer?

Ans – Printer is an output device which converts soft copy into hard copy.
115. What are the types of printer?

Ans – There are two types of printers

A) Impact Printers: - These are the printers where a physical contact is
established between the paper and the print head Dot matrix printer is a
type of Impact Printers.
B) Non-impact Printers: - These are the printers where a physical contact is
not established between the paper and the print head. Inkjet and Laser are
the types of Non-impact Printers.
116. How many pins are there in the head of Dot Matrix Printer?

Ans – There are 9 to 24 pins in the head of Dot Matrix Printer.

117. What is scanner?

Ans – Scanner is an input device which converts a hard copy into soft copy.
118. What are the types of scanner?

Ans – The types of scanners are as below,

A) Flatbed scanner
B) Sheet Fed scanner
C) Slide scanner
D) Drum scanner

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 119. What is BIOS?

Ans – BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is a program or firmware which is loaded
in CMOS chip located on the motherboard. It performs the basic maintenance of
the system by checking all the hardware connected to the system and loads the
operating system.
120. What is the POST?

Ans – When the power is turned on, POST (Power On Self Test) is the diagnostic
testing sequence that a computer’s basic input/output system ( or “starting
program” ) runs to determine if the computer keyboard, RAM, disk drives and
other hardware are working correctly.

121. What are the minimum 5 hardware components required to get

display?

Ans – The minimum 5 hardware component required to get display are,

A) Processor
B) Motherboard
C) RAM
D) SMPS
E) Monitor

122. How to resolve no display issue?

Ans – The following steps are there to resolve no display issue,

A) Check VGA cable, connectors and ports whether they are loose or
damaged.
B) Check whether RAM is installed properly or not, remove it erase and install.
C) Still no display install RAM in other slot.
D) Shuffle RAM with working PC.

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 E) Troubleshoot processor by taking out motherboard from the cabinet and
remove heat sink fan. Now short motherboard and touch processor. If it’s
heating then processor is working.
F) If processor is working, need to send motherboard to the service center for
repairing.

123. How to resolve no boot issue?

Ans – The following steps are there to resolve no boot issue,

A) Check power and power cable by shuffling socket and power cord.
B) Troubleshoot SMPS by shorting BLACK and GREEN wires.
C) Change JUMPER setting on the motherboard.
D) Take out motherboard from cabinet and connect all five components
(Processor, Motherboard, RAM, SMPS and Monitor).
E) Still display is not there; need to send motherboard to the service center
for repairing.

124. How to reset BIOS by using CMOS battery?

Ans – The following steps are there to reset BIOS by using CMOS battery,
A) Turn off PC and disconnect cabinet’s power cord from power socket.
B) By opening cabinet remove CMOS battery from motherboard. Connect
power cord and start the PC.
C) Now again turn off PC install CMOS battery connect power cord and turn on
PC.

125. How to reset BIOS through JUMPER settings?

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Ans – The jumper has two settings, one is normal (1 & 2 pins) other is clear CMOS
(2 & 3 pins). We need to turn off PC and by disconnecting power cord set to 2 & 3
to clear CMOS settings. Now again turn off PC set to 1 & 2 pin and turn of PC.

126. What is basic hardware requirement to install Windows 7, 8, 10?

Ans - Processor – 1 GHz

RAM - 1 GB

HDD - 16 GB

127. What is operating system?

Ans – An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer

hardware and software and software, it acts an intermediate between user and
hardware.
128. What is client Operating System? Name some client OS?

Ans – The client operating system is the system that works within desktop
computers and various portable devices. Windows 98, Windows 2000
Professional, Windows-XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows
10 are the client operating systems of Microsoft.
129. What is server operating system? Name some server OS?

Ans: An operating system which can be provided network services is known as

Server operating system. Windows NT, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows
Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012 are the server
operating system of Microsoft.

130. What are the editions of Windows 10?

Ans –
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 A) Windows 10 Home
B) Windows 10 Pro
C) Windows 10 Enterprise
D) Windows 10 Education

131. What is Dual Boot?

Ans – Dual boot system is a computer system in which two operating systems are
installed on the same hard drive, allowing either operating system to be loaded
and given control. When you turn the computer on, a boot manager program
displays a menu, allowing you to choose the operating system you wish to use.
132. What is the Bitlocker?

Ans – Bitlocker is the full disk encryption feature included with selected editions
of Windows Vista and later. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption
for entire volume.
133. What is Bitlocker To Go?

Ans – Bitlocker To Go allows you to protect data stored on USB storage devices.
134. What is Parental Control?

Ans – Parental Control is designed to help protect children on computer by

monitoring their usage, setting time limits and restrictions and filtering the web
pages you want them to see.
135. Which are the by default user accounts in Windows 10?

Ans – Administrator and Guest.

136. What is quota?

Ans – Quota is used to specify storage limit on a drive for the users.

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 137. What are Windows Updates?

Ans – The Windows Update utility is used to keep your Windows-based computer
up-to-date with the latest patches. These updates will close security holes in your
computer and hopefully prevent you from being hacked or infected with viruses.
138. What is the firewall? What are the inbound and outbound rules?

Ans – Firewalls provide the security by limiting access to your computer and
network, a firewall is also useful for allowing remote access to a private network
through secure authentication certificates and logins. Inbound rules are used to
filter the traffic that comes to your computer/network and outbound rules are
used to filter the traffic that leaves your computer/network.
139. What is UAC?

Ans – User Account Control (UAC) is a feature in Windows that can help to
prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. UAC does this by asking you for
permission or an administrator’s password before performing actions that could
potentially affect your computer’s operation or that change settings that affects
other users.

140. What is Password Reset Disk?

Ans - The password reset disk is essentially a small file that can be used to reset
your password, even if you have changed your password since creating the reset
disk.
141. What is virtual Memory?

Ans - Virtual memory is a feature of an operating system (OS) that allows a

computer to compensate for shortages of physical memory by temporarily
transferring pages of data from RAM to disk storage.
142. What are Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance?

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Ans - Remote desktop connection and remote assistance are the features that
allow a local computer to connect and control a remote PC over a network or a
Internet. By using RDC one can support and resolve the issues remotely. The main
difference between them is user can’t view his desktop once remote session
starts and in remote assistance user can view the screen at same time.

143. What is a Virus? What are the different types of Viruses?

Ans - A computer virus is a program or piece of code that is loaded onto your
computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes and it can
damage your data and Operating System. Boot Sector Virus, Browser Hijacker,
Direct Action Virus, File injector virus, Macro Virus, Multipartite virus,
Polymorphic virus, Resident Virus and Web scripting are the famous viruses.
144. What is kernel?

Ans – Kernel is the core and essential part of computer operating system that
provides basic services for all parts of OS.
145. What is the file system?

Ans – Computers use particular kinds of file systems to store and organize data on
media, such as a hard drive, CDs, DVDs, flash drives etc. Generally there are most
common two types of file systems in Windows i.e. FAT (File Allocation Table) and
NTFS (New Technology File System).

146. What is the difference between FAT & NTFS file systems?

Ans –

Sr. No. FAT NTFS

1 The maximum file size is 4GB The maximum file size
is 16TB
2 Encryption is not there Encryption is there
3 Compression is not there Compression is there

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4 There is no any security feature We can secure access
of data by
implementing
different access
policies in NTFS .

147. What is Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)?

Ans – Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) is a disk image file format for storing the complete
contents of the hard drive.
148. What is the Compression and Encryption?

Ans –
A) Compression: - Compression is the process of reducing the size of a file by
encoding its data information more efficiently.
B) Encryption: - Encryption is the most effective way to achieve data security.
To read an encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password
that enables you to decrypt it.

149. What is Applocker?

Ans – Applocker is a new feature in Windows Operating System that allows you to
specify which users or groups can run particular applications in the computer. If
you use Applocker, you can create rules to allow or deny applications from
running.
150. What is the Device Manager?

Ans – The Device Manager is a Control Panel in Microsoft Windows Operating

Systems. It allows users to view and control the hardware attached to the
computer.

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 151. What is Basic and Dynamic Disk?

Ans –
A) Basic Disk: - A basic disk uses primary partitions, extended partitions and
logical drives to organize data. Basic disks can have either four partitions or
three primaries and one extended partition. The extended partition can
contain multiple logical drives (up to 128 logical drives are supported). A
basic disk can be easily converted into Dynamic Disk.
B) Dynamic Disk: - Dynamic disks provide features that basic disks do not, such
as the ability to create volumes that span multiple disks (spanned and
striped volumes) and the ability to create fault-tolerant volumes (mirrored
and RAID-5 volumes). All volumes on dynamic disks are known as dynamic
volumes. Dynamic disk cannot be easily converted into Basic Disk.

152. What is Pop-Up Blocker in a browser?

Ans – Pop-up Blocker is a feature in internet Explorer that allows you to block
pop-ups from appearing when you browse a web page.

153. What is the VNC (Virtual Network Computing) software? Name any
5?

Ans – VNC works on a client/server model: A VNC viewer (or client) is installed on
the local computer and connects to the server component, which must be
installed on the remote computer. The server transmits a duplicate of the remote
computer's display screen to the viewer.
Team viewer, Show my PC, Ammy Admin, LogMeIn, imPCremote, TightVNC and
Aeroadmin are famous VNC software.

154. What is shadow copy?

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Ans - Shadow Copy (also known as Volume Snapshot Service, Volume Shadow
Copy Service or VSS) is a technology included in Microsoft Windows that allows
taking manual or automatic backup copies or snapshots of computer files or
volumes, even when they are in use.

155. What is Antivirus?

Ans -
Anti-virus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent,
search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other malicious software
like worms, Trojans, adware, and more.
156. What is System Repair Disk?

Ans
A -
system repair disc can be used to boot your computer. It also contains
Windows system recovery tools that can help you in recovering Windows from a
serious error or restore your computer from a system image.
157. What is System Restore Point?

Ans - System Restore is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows the user to
revert their computer's state to that of a previous point in time, which can be
used to recover from system malfunctions or other problems.
158. What is Disk Clean up?

Ans – It is a computer maintenance utility to free up disk space on a computer’s

hard drive. The utility first searches and analyzes the hard drive for files that are
no longer of any use, and then removes the unnecessary files.
159. What is Disk Defragment?

Ans – Disk Defragment is a utility in Microsoft Windows designed to increase

access speed by rearranging files stored on a disk to occupy contiguous storage
locations.
160. What is BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death) or blue dump error?
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Ans – The Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) error is mainly due to hardware or
software incompatibility within the system. The most common reasons for a
BSOD are unwanted software installation, high CPU usage and faulty RAM.

161. How to resolve BSOD issue?

Ans –
A) Remove the RAM, rub it with eraser and re-insert.
B) If a BSOD still occurs, try using that RAM on another system.
C) Every BSOD has a unique code; try searching it on Google to find a solution.

162. What is the use of safe mode? When should we use in Windows?

Ans – Often, we have to start Windows in safe mode in order to remove spyware
or for troubleshooting driver problems and other diagnostic problems. Only
specific programs and files with limited driver support are needed to run the
operating system. This will allow you to attempt to remove viruses, change bad
drivers and perform other diagnostic tasks that cannot be done in normal mode.
163. What is a network? What are the types of network?

Ans - A group of devices which are connected to each other through some media
is called a network. LAN, MAN and WAN are the types of network.
164. What are benefits of network?

Ans – The advantages of network are as below,

A) Sharing information (data).
B) Sharing hardware resources (like printer).
C) Centralized management and security.

165. What is URL?

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Ans - URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and is used to specify address on
the World Wide Web (www).

166. What are Internet, Intranet and Extranet?

Ans –
A) Internet – The internet is a globally connected network system that uses
TCP/IP to transmit data via various types of media. It is a network of global
exchanges – including private, public business, academic and government
networks – connected by guided wireless and fiber-optic technologies.
B) Intranet – A privately maintained computer network that can be accessed
only by authorized persons, especially members or employees of the
organization that owns it.
C) Extranet – An extranet is a controlled private network allowing customers,
partners, vendors, suppliers and other businesses to gain information.

167. What is OSI model? Who developed OSI model?

Ans - Open System Interconnection is a conceptual and logical layered model

which describes the flow of data from sender to receiving device. It has 7 logical
layers and each layer performs specific task on the data. OSI was developed by
ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
168. Explain details all 7 layers of OSI model.

Ans –

Layer Responsibility Protocol PDU Hardware

Devices
7. Application Mail Services, HTTP, FTP,
Layer Directory SMTP, Telnet
Services,
Authentication

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6.Presentation Translation,
Layer Encryption,
Layer Compression

5.Session Dialog Control, PAP,SSH,

Layer Synchronization SMB,NFS,PPTP

4.Transport Service Point TCP, UDP, SPX Segments

Layer Addressing,
Segmentation
and
reassembly,
Connection
control,
Error control

3.Network Logical IP,IPX,NAT, Packets Router,Layer 3

Layer addressing, RIP,EIGRP, Switches,
Routing, OSPF,ICMP, Gateway,
NATing, IGMP Firewall
Internetworking

3.Data link Framing, MAC,LLC,HDLC, Frames Switch,Bridge,

layer Physical PPP LAN card
Addressing,
Error Control

1.Physical Media Bits Hub,

Layer specification Repeater,
Media
Convertor,
Connector

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 169. What is the prerequisite to configure M.S. Outlook?

Ans –

1. Email address

2. Password

3. POP and SMTP servers’ addresses

4. POP and SMTP port numbers

170. How to take backup and restore M.S. Outlook?

Ans – There are two ways to take backup and restore as follows,
A) Import & Export
B) Copy & Paste

171. What is the difference between IP & MAC address?

Ans –
IP Address MAC Address

It’s logical address It’s physical address

It’s physical address Made up of 48 bits

Can be changed as it is temporary Can’t be changed as it is permanent

Represented in decimal format Represented in hexadecimal format

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 172. What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

Ans – IPv4
It’s a 32 bits address
32 bits are divided into 4 equal parts; IPv6
each part is having 8 bits called as an It’s a 128 bits address
octet. 128 bits are divided into 8 groups; each
Octets are separated by.(dot). group is having 16 bits and called a
IPv4 is written in decimal format. block
Blocks are separated by : (colon).
IPv4 is written in Hexadecimal format.
It uses subnet mask to determine It uses prefix to determine network and
network and host bits. host bits.
It is divided into 5 different classes. No classification.
173. What is port number of important protocols?

Ans –

Protocol Port Numbers

FTP (data) 20 21 22 23
FTP (control) 25 53 67, 68
SSH 69 80 110
Telnet 143 161, 162
SMTP 443
DNS
DHCP
TFTP
HTTP
POP
IMAP
SNMP
HTTPS

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 174. Explain the UTP/STP network cable color coding according to
EIA/TIA T-568 A & 568 B.

Ans –

Wire No. EIA/TIA T-568 A EIA/TIA T-568 B

1. White-Green White-Orange
2. Green Orange
3. White-Orange White-Green
4. Blue Blue
5. White-Blue White-Blue
6. Orange Green
7. White-Brown White-Brown
8. Brown Brown

175. What is MAC address? How to check MAC address of the PC?

Ans - MAC address is the physical address of the device which is 48-bits address.
Ipconfig /all or getmac commands are used to check MAC address of the
computer.
176. What is IP address? What are the classes of IPv4?

Ans - An IP address is a unique identifier of a computer or device in a network

through which they are identified can communicate to each other. A, B, C, D and
E are the classes of IPv4.
177. What are the ranges of classes A, B, C, D and E?

Ans –

Class Ranges
A 0-126
B 128-191
C 192-223

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D 224-239
E 240-255

178. What is subnet mask? What is the default subnet mask of class A, B
and C?

Ans - A subnet mask is a 32-bit number used to differentiate the network

component of an IP address by dividing the IP address into a network address and
host address.
A 255.0.0.0
B 255.255.0.0
C 255.255.255.0

179. What is difference between private and public IP address?

Ans - The IP address which is assigned by an ISP and is used to communicate in

public network (Internet) is called Public IP address whereas an IP address
which is used to communicate in private network (Intranet) is called as Private
IP address.
180. What are the private IP address ranges in class A, B and C?

Ans –

Class Private IP addresses range

A 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255
B 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
C 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255

181. What is a gateway?

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Ans - A gateway is a hardware device that acts as a “gate” between two networks.
It may be a router, firewall, server or a device that enables traffic flow in and out
of the network.

182. What is APIPA?

Ans - APIPA – APIPA(Automatic Private IP Addressing) assigns a class B IP

address from 169.254 0.1 to 169.254.255.254 to the client when a DHCP server is
either permanently or temporarily unavailable.
183. What is loopback address?

Ans - Loopback Address – Loopback address is a special IP (127.0.0.1 to

127.255.255.254). This range is used to test the communication or transportation
medium on a local network card or for testing network applications.

184. What are the different types of Network Cables?

Ans - There are3 types of network cables

a) Coaxial
b) Twisted Pair
c) Fiber Optic

185. Define Hub, Repeater, Switch, Router and Gateway? Tell me the OSI
layer of each device?

Ans –

Hub: - Ahub operatesatthe physical layer of OSI model. It connects multiple

devices together in a single network segment. A hub also called multiport

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 repeater. It operates in half duplex mode and doesn’t provide guaranteed
bandwidth to the connected device.
Switch: - A Switch operates of the Data link layer of OSI model. It connects
multiple devices together in a single network segment. It is called an intelligent
network device because it creates own MAC address table to forward the
frame to the appropriate destination. It operates in full duplex mode and
provides guaranteed bandwidth to the connected device.

Router: - Router is a network layer device which communicates deferent

networks which may be near or very far. A router sends or forwards the
packets to the destination network using the best route.

186. What are DHCP Server, DNS Server and WINS?

Ans –
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server is used to assign automatic
TCP/IP configuration to its client.
Domain Name System (DNS) server is use to translate Fully Qualified Domain
Names (FQDN) into IP addresses and IP address into Fully Qualified Domain
Name.

Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is use to resolve NetBIOS name into IP
address.

187. What are differences between TCP and UDP?

Ans –

TCP UDP
TCP is the connection-oriented UDP is a connectionless protocol.
protocol.
TCP is reliable. UDP is unrealiable.
TCP is slow. UDP is fast.
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TCP does error checking UDP does error checking, but no
recovery options.
Acknowledgement is there. No acknowledgement.
TCP does flow control. UDP does not do flow control.

188. What is FTP?

Ans – The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to
transfer computer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based network.
189. What is difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

Ans –
HTTP
HTTPS
HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) is
HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) is
used in networking. It uses port no 80
used in networking. It uses port no.
for communication.
443.
It is unsecured.
It is secured.
No encryption.
It is encrypted.
No certificates required.
SSL certificate is needed.

190. What is a router?

Ans - Router is a network layer device which communicates deferent networks

which may be near or very far. A router sends or forwards the packets to the
destination network using the best route.
191. What is a switch?

Ans - A Switch operates of the Data link layer of OSI model. It connects multiple
devices together in a single network segment. It is called an intelligent network
device because it creates own MAC address table to forward the frame to the

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appropriate destination. It operates in full duplex mode and provides guaranteed
bandwidth to the connected device.

192. What is a Telnet?

Ans - Telnet is an application protocol for accessing remote computers.

Through Telnet, an administrator or another user can access other computers
remotely.
193. What is ping command?

Ans - The Packet Internet Gopher (Ping) command helps to verify IP-level
connectivity. When troubleshooting, you can use ping to send an ICMP echo request
to a target host name or IP address.
194. What is use of tracert command?

Ans - Tracertcommandcan show you the path of packet from your computer to
the Destination. It will list all the routers it passes through until it reaches its
destination.
195. What is the use of pathping command?

Ans - The pathping command is a route tracing tool that combines features of
the ping and tracert commands. The pathping command sends packets to each
router on the way to a final destination over a period of time
196. What is the difference between wired and wireless LAN?

Ans –

Wired LAN Wireless LAN

IEEE standard is 802.3. IEEE standard is 802.11.
Devices are physically connected. Devices are logically connected.
Faster data transmission rate. Slower data transmission rate.
More secure. Less secure.

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Covers large distance. Covers short distance.

197. What is the deference between Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure wireless

Network?

Ans - In Ad-hoc network devices are connected in wireless network using their
LAN cards and Access Point or Wireless Router is not required in Ad-Hoc.
In Infrastructure network devices are connected in network through Wireless
Access Point of Wireless Route.

198. What is SSID in wireless network?

Ans – SSID is the name assigned to a Wi-Fi (wireless) network. All devices in the
network must use this case-sensitive name to communicate over Wi- Fi. Wireless
routers and access points have a default SSID, which may be the manufacturer’s
name, such as “Linksys” or “netgear” or simply “default”. Some devices use their
model number as the SSID. Using browser, the SSID (and password) can be
manually changed in the device’s configuration settings.

199. What is the MAC filtering?

Ans - MAC Filteringrefers to a security access control method whereby the 48-bit
address assigned to each network card is used to determine access to the
network.
200. What are the different ways to share the internet?

Ans – Followings are the ways to share the internet

A) Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
B) Network Address Translation
C) Proxy
201. What is E-mail Client? Name of any 5?

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Ans - E-mail client is an application which allows you to store mails locally on your
computer so that you can access previously stored mail even you are not
connected to internet. MS-Outlook, Windows-Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, Lotus
notes, Postbox and Apple mail are some famous email clients.

202. What is Office 365?

Ans - Microsoft Office 365 is Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that includes
Microsoft Office and other services, such as email and collaboration, from
Microsoft's cloud server. Microsoft Office 365 provides desktop functionalities
and is available by subscription.

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