Computer Networks MCQ Set 1
1. Ping can
a) Measure round-trip time
b) Report packet loss
c) Report latency
d) All of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: d [Reason:] None.
2. Ping sweep is a part of
a) Traceroute
b) Nmap
c) Route
d) Ipconfig
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] A ping sweep is a method that can establish a range of IP addresses which map to live hosts and are mostly used by network scanning tools like nmap.
3. ICMP is used in
a) Ping
b) Traceroute
c) Ifconfig
d) Both Ping & Traceroute
Answer
Answer: d [Reason:] None.
4. __________ command is used to manipulate TCP/IP routing table.
a) route
b) Ipconfig
c) Ifconfig
d) Traceroute
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] None.
5. If you want to find the number of routers between a source and destination, the utility to be used is.
a) route
b) Ipconfig
c) Ifconfig
d) Traceroute
Answer
Answer: d [Reason:] None.
6. Which of the following is related to ipconfig in Microsoft Windows ?
a) Display all current TCP/IP network configuration values
b) Modify DHCP settings
c) Modify DNS settings
d) All of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: d [Reason:] None.
7. This allows to check if a domain is available for registration.
a) Domain Check
b) Domain Dossier
c) Domain Lookup
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] None.
8. Choose the wrong statement
a) Nslookup is used to query a DNS server for DNS data
b) Ping is used to check connectivity
c) Pathping combines the functionality of ping with that of route
d) Ifconfig can configure TCP/IP network interface parameters
Answer
Answer: c [Reason:] Pathping combines the functionality of ping with that of traceroute (tracert).
Computer Networks MCQ Set 2
1. The number of layers in Internet protocol stack
a) 5
b) 7
c) 6
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] None.
2. The number of layers in ISO OSI reference model
a) 5
b) 7
c) 6
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] None.
3. This layer is an addition to OSI model when compared with TCP IP model
a) Application layer
b) Presentation layer
c) Session layer
d) Both Session and Presentation layer
Answer
Answer: d [Reason:] None.
4. Application layer is implemented in
a) End system
b) NIC
c) Ethernet
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] None.
5. Transport layer is implemented in
a) End system
b) NIC
c) Ethernet
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] None.
6. The functionalities of presentation layer includes
a) Data compression
b) Data encryption
c) Data description
d) All of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: d [Reason:] None.
7. Delimiting and synchronization of data exchange is provided by
a) Application layer
b) Session layer
c) Transport layer
d) Link layer
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] None.
8. In OSI model, when data is sent from device A to device B, the 5th layer to recieve data at B is
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Link layer
d) Session layer
Answer
Answer: d [Reason:] None.
9. In TCP IP Model, when data is sent from device A to device B, the 5th layer to receive data at B is
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Link layer
d) Session layer
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] None.
10. In the OSI model, as a data packet moves from the lower to the upper layers, headers are _______
a) Added
b) Removed
c) Rearranged
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] None.
11. Identify the statement which cannot be associated with OSI model
a) A structured way to discuss and easier update syatem components
b) One layer may duplicate lower layer functionality
c) Functionality at one layer no way requires information from another layer
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: c [Reason:] One layer may use the information from another layer Ex: time stamp value.
Computer Networks MCQ Set 3
1. Physical or logical arrangement of network is
a) Topology
b) Routing
c) Networking
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] None.
2. In this topology there is a central controller or hub
a) Star
b) Mesh
c) Ring
d) Bus
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] None.
3. This topology requires multipoint connection
a) Star
b) Mesh
c) Ring
d) Bus
Answer
Answer: d [Reason:] None.
4. Data communication system spanning states, countries, or the whole world is
a) LAN
b) WAN
c) MAN
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] Wide area network(WAN) covers the whole of the world network.
5. Data communication system within a building or campus is
a) LAN
b) WAN
c) MAN
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] None.
6. Expand WAN
a) World area network
b) Wide area network
c) Web area network
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] None.
7. In TDM, slots are further divided into
a) Seconds
b) Frames
c) Packets
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] None.
8. Multiplexing technique that shifts each signal to a different carrier frequency
a) FDM
b) TDM
c) Both FDM & TDM
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] FDM stands for Frequency division multiplexing.
Computer Networks MCQ Set 4
1. Which methods are commonly used in Server Socket class?
a) Public Output Stream get Output Stream ()
b) Public Socket accept ()
c) Public synchronized void close ()
d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] Public Socket accept () used in Server Socket class.
2. Which constructor of Datagram Socket class is used to create a datagram socket and binds it with the given Port Number?
a) Datagram Socket(int port)
b) Datagram Socket(int port, Int Address address)
c) Datagram Socket()
d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] Datagram Socket (int port, Int Address address) is use data create a datagram socket.
3. The client in socket programming must know which information?
a) IP address of Server
b) Port number
c) Both A & B
d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: c [Reason:] The client in socket programming must know IP address of Server.
4. The URL Connection class can be used to read and write data to the specified resource referred by the URL
a) True
b) False
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] The URL Connection class can be used to read and write data to the specified resource referred by the URL.
5. Datagram is basically an information but there is no guarantee of its content, arrival or arrival time.
a) True
b) False
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] Datagram is basically an information but there is no guarantee of its content, arrival or arrival time.
6. TCP, FTP, Telnet, SMTP, POP etc. are examples of?
a) Socket
b) IP Address
c) Protocol
d) MAC Address
Answer
Answer: c [Reason:] TCP, FTP, Telnet, SMTP, POP etc. are examples of Protocol.
7. What does the java.net.InetAddress class represent?
a) Socket
b) IP Address
c) Protocol
d) MAC Address
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] The java.net.InetAddress class represent IP Address.
8. The flush () method of Print Stream class flushes any un cleared buffers in memory
a) True
b) False
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] The flush () method of Print Stream class flushes any un cleared buffers in memory.
9. Which classes are used for connection-less socket programming?
a) Datagram Socket
b) Datagram Packet
c) Both A & B
d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: c [Reason:] Datagram Socket, Datagram Packet are used for connection-less socket programming.
10. In Int Address class which method returns the host name of the IP Address?
a) Public String get Hostname()
b) Public String getHostAddress()
c) Public static IntAddress get Localhost()
d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] In Int Address class public String get Hostname() method returns the host name of the IP Address.
Computer Networks MCQ Set 5
1. Both HDLC and PPP both are Data link layer protocols.
a) True
b) False
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] Both HDLC and PPP both are Data link layer protocol.
2. Which protocol does the PPP protocol provide for handling the capabilities of the connection/link on the network?
a) LCP
b) NCP
c) Both a and b
d) TCP
Answer
Answer: c [Reason:] LCP and NCP are the PPP protocol provide for handling the capabilities of the connection/link on the network.
3. The PPP protocol
a) Is designed for simple links which transport packets between two peers
b) Is one of the protocols for making an Internet connection over a phone line
c) Both a & b
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: c [Reason:] The PPP protocolis designed for simple links which transport packets between two peers and one of the protocols for making an Internet connection over a phone line.
4. PPP provides the _______ layer in the TCP/IP suite.
a) Link
b) Network
c) Transport
d) Application
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] PPP provides thelinklayer in the TCP/IP suite.
5. PPP consists of ________components
a) Three (encapsulating, the Domain Name system)
b) Three ( encapsulating ,a link control protocol ,NCP )
c) Two ( a link control protocol, Simple Network Control protocol)
d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] PPP consists of three (encapsulating, a link control protocol, NCP)
Components.
6. The PPP encapsulation
a) Provides for multiplexing of different network-layer protocols
b) Requires framing to indicate the beginning and end of the encapsulation
c) Both a & b
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] The PPP encapsulationprovides for multiplexing of different network-layer protocols.
7. A Link Control Protocol (LCP) is used for
a) Establishing ,configuring and testing the data-link connection
b) Establishing and configuring different network-layer protocols
c) Both a & b
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] A Link Control Protocol (LCP) is used for establishing, configuring and testing the data-link connection.
8. A family of network control protocols (NCPs)
a) Are a series of independently defined protocols that provide a dynamic
b) Are a series of independently-defined protocols that encapsulate
c) Are a series of independently defined protocols that provide transparent
d) The same as NFS
Answer
Answer: b [Reason:] A family of network control protocols (NCPs)are a series of independently-defined protocols that encapsulate.
9. Choose one from the following
a) PPP can terminate the link at any time
b) PPP can terminate the link only during the link establishment phase
c) PPP can terminate the link during the authentication phase
d) None of the mentioned
Answer
Answer: a [Reason:] PPP can terminate the link at any time because it works on the data link layer protocol.
10. The link necessarily begins and ends with this phase. During this phase, the LCP automata will be in INITIAL or STARTING states
a) Link-termination phase
b) Link establishment phase
c) Authentication phase
d) Link dead phase
Answer
Answer: d [Reason:] The link necessarily begins and ends with this phase. During this phase, the LCP automata will be in INITIAL or STARTING states link dead phase.
