Part- A (Multiple choice type questions)
a) Multipoint topology is-
A. Bus topology
B. Star topology
C. Mesh topology
D. Ring topology
b) A communication path way that transfers data from one point to another is called-
A. Node
B. Medium
C. Topology
D. Link
c) Synonymous of rule is-
A. Standard
B. Protocol
C. Forum
D. Agency
d) Nodes are another name of-
A. Devices
B. Links
C. Medium
D. Modes
e) Bus, ring and star topologies are mostly used in the-
A. LAN
B. MAN
C. WAN
D. Internetwork
f) OSI stands for-
A. Open Systems Interconnection
B. Online Systems Interconnection
C. Open Systems Internet
D. Online systems Interconnection
g) Parameter that refers to set of rules that govern data communications are called-
A. Forum
B. Standard
C. Agency
D. Protocol
h) Repeater is used in-
A. Mesh Topology
B. Ring Topology
C. Bus Topology
D. Star Topology
i) ISP stands for-
A. Internet Service Provider
B. Internet System Provider
C. International Service Provider
D. International System Program
j) Which transmission media has the highest transmission speed in a network?
A. Coaxial cable
B. Twisted pair cable
C. Optical fiber
D. Electrical cable
Part- B (True/False type questions)
a) A network interface card (NIC) is an expansion card or a PC Card that connects your computer to a network. [T/F]
b) A switch is a device that connects multiple computers into a network in which multiple communications links can be in operation simultaneously. [T/F]
c) A communications protocol (protocol) is a set of rules that every computer follows to transfer information. [T/F]
d) A MAN covers a limited geographic distance, such as an office, building, or a group of buildings. [T/F]
e) Coaxial cable has one central wire surrounded by insulation, a metallic shield, and a final case of insulating material. [T/F]
f) Bandwidth refers to the capacity of the communications line. [T/F]
g) In a peer-to-peer network, all data and software are stored on a centralized server. [T/F]
h) A local area network using wireless technology is termed as WLAN [T/F]
i) Bandwidth is measured in kbps, mbps, and gbps. [T/F]
j) Network Hub is a device that connects multiple computers into a network. [T/F]
Part C- (Descriptive type questions)
(1) Identify the five components of a data communications system.
(2) What are the advantages of a multipoint connection over a point-to-point connection?
(3) Define the network topology.
(4) What is the difference between half-duplex and full-duplex transmission modes?
(5) Name the four basic network topologies with their advantages and disadvantages.
(6) List at least 5 common resources shared over a network.
